HKDI Gallery

About Exhibition

In the latter half of the 20th century, German designer Dieter Rams created over 350 iconic products for Braun and Vitsœ. His focus on sustainability and user experience continues to influence new designers worldwide. Rams' philosophy of "less, but better" is particularly relevant today amidst global resource and environmental challenges. In collaboration with the Dieter and Ingeborg Rams Foundation and Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation, this exhibition showcases a curated collection of his designs, providing insights into his enduring impact on contemporary design.

About Dieter and Ingeborg Rams Foundation

Since 1994, the Dieter and Ingeborg Rams Foundation has been committed to supporting responsible and good product design. Dieter Rams has been developing this approach since the mid-1950s for himself, the Braun company, Vitsœ, his students, and the general public. His wife Ingeborg also followed a very similar design path in her work as a photographer.

Furthermore, the rams foundation aims to contribute to an international discourse on industrial design which includes the promotion of long-lasting and resource-efficient design concepts in theory and practice. The foundation also intends to refocus the term ‘design’, which has become increasingly diluted.

About Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF)

Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF) is the only independent art foundation and think tank in China focusing on art and humanity. Since the establishment in 2008, BCAF has consistently been aimed to "discover cultural innovation and advance art for social good." The vision of BCAF is “Joy Shared Through Artistic Resonance, Healing Drawn from Creative Energy, Bold Renewal Through Cultural Force.” It’s been dedicated to fostering international cultural exchanges, art-for-social-good funding, think tank research, and related initiatives, for the purpose of making art freely and equally nourish public life.

So far BCAF has implemented projects in over 20 countries, including China , the United States, Japan, Germany, providing funding to over 1,500 creators and organising numerous culturally significant projects with international impact, such as China-EU Metropolis Think Tank Summit, 56th International Art Exhibition China Pavilion, etc.

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Master Lecture

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Guided Tours

Guided tours can be arranged for registered schools, NGOs and charity groups by advanced booking. Registration and enquiries: hkdi-gallery@vtc.edu.hk 

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