{"id":22354,"date":"2022-05-25T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2022\/05\/25\/design-spectrum-of-hong-kong-design-centre-presents-finale-exhibition-dream-big-think-small-bridging-virtual-and-real-visions-from-designers\/"},"modified":"2022-05-25T07:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T07:00:00","slug":"design-spectrum-of-hong-kong-design-centre-presents-finale-exhibition-dream-big-think-small-bridging-virtual-and-real-visions-from-designers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2022\/05\/25\/design-spectrum-of-hong-kong-design-centre-presents-finale-exhibition-dream-big-think-small-bridging-virtual-and-real-visions-from-designers\/","title":{"rendered":"Design Spectrum of Hong Kong Design Centre Presents Finale Exhibition: Dream Big Think Small Bridging Virtual and Real Visions from Designers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> \n<\/p>\n<div lang=\"en\">\n<p>        HONG KONG SAR &#8211;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/\" rel=\"sponsored\">Media OutReach<\/a> &#8211;<br \/>\n<span lang=\"EN-GB\">25 May 2022 &#8211; Dreams manifest themselves in endless ways: they are the fabrications of wandering minds, spontaneous activities that unfold behind closed eyes; they are also our aspirations, the subject of our imagination, vision. Design Spectrum, the first public-facing platform of Hong Kong Design Centre, sponsored by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will culminate in a finale exhibition after more than two years of fruitful journey as an exhibition and design activities space. Titled \u2018Dream Big Think Small\u2019, the showcase celebrating HKDC\u2019s 20<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary is slated to open from now on to 17 July 2022 at 7 Mallory Street, Wan Chai under the curatorial direction of local designer Michael Leung to throw a spotlight on the manifold dimensions of \u2018Dream\u2019 from the perspective of 21st Century design.<\/span><br \/>\n<span lang=\"EN-GB\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><figure data-width=\"100%\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">\n  <img alt=\"Conceived by the curator Michael Leung, the exhibition is divided into four sections, namely \u2018Dream Asleep Dream Awake\u2019, \u2018Dream Further Dream Closer\u2019, \u2018Dream Bigger Dream Smaller\u2019, and \u2018Dream Hard Do Harder\u2019, exploring the link between \u2018dream\u2019 and \u2018design\u2019 from an unusual perspective.\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.media-outreach.com\/248622\/01-Curator.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"\/><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/images.media-outreach.com\/248622\/01-Curator.jpg\" alt=\"Conceived by the curator Michael Leung, the exhibition is divided into four sections, namely \u2018Dream Asleep Dream Awake\u2019, \u2018Dream Further Dream Closer\u2019, \u2018Dream Bigger Dream Smaller\u2019, and \u2018Dream Hard Do Harder\u2019, exploring the link between \u2018dream\u2019 and \u2018design\u2019 from an unusual perspective.\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0px;\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption data-display=\"block\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; display: block; margin: 0px; width: 100%;\">\n<p>\n      <i>Conceived by the curator Michael Leung, the exhibition is divided into four sections, namely \u2018Dream Asleep Dream Awake\u2019, \u2018Dream Further Dream Closer\u2019, \u2018Dream Bigger Dream Smaller\u2019, and \u2018Dream Hard Do Harder\u2019, exploring the link between \u2018dream\u2019 and \u2018design\u2019 from an unusual perspective.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">At the crossroads of imagination and design where creativity comes to awe-inspiring fruition,<br \/>\n  <b>is a \u2018dream\u2019 attainable<\/b>? Can we go on to pursue every little dream? In this exhibition, public are going to explore myriad creative ideas, with a view to bridging the gap between dream and reality as the world sets out to create a better tomorrow for the next generation.<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p><figure data-width=\"100%\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">\n  <img alt=\"Commission Work \u2018Garden in the Weird Dream\u2019 by four local design units. From left, Cynthia Mak, Screw Up Studio and STICKYLINE.\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.media-outreach.com\/248629\/02-Commission-Work.jpg\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"\/><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/images.media-outreach.com\/248629\/02-Commission-Work.jpg\" alt=\"Commission Work \u2018Garden in the Weird Dream\u2019 by four local design units. From left, Cynthia Mak, Screw Up Studio and STICKYLINE.\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0px;\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption data-display=\"block\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; display: block; margin: 0px; width: 100%;\">\n<p>\n      <i>Commission Work \u2018Garden in the Weird Dream\u2019 by four local design units. From left, Cynthia Mak, Screw Up Studio and STICKYLINE.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">\n  <br \/><\/h5>\n<p>\n<b><u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Four Future Dimensions Expressed in 20+ Works of \u2018Dream-related Design\u2019<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Today, the realm of design has expanded beyond the physical world to cover the intangible. The idea of dreaming the impossible dream has been given unprecedented depth through<br \/>\n  <b>Speculative Design<\/b>, where designers gauge the possibility of the imaginary, giving it substance, and making it part of a society.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Conceived by the curator Michael Leung, the exhibition is divided into four sections, namely \u2018<b>Dream Asleep Dream Awake\u2019<\/b>, \u2018<b>Dream Further Dream Closer\u2019<\/b>, \u2018<b>Dream Bigger Dream Smaller<\/b>\u2019, and \u2018<b>Dream Hard Do Harder<\/b>\u2019, exploring the link between the elusive, multi-faceted world of \u2018dream\u2019 and the tangible, practical universe of \u2018design\u2019 from an unusual perspective to capture the ripple effect emanated from their collision. Over 20 design projects are featured in the exhibition, envisioned by creative forces from different regions like Hong Kong, UK, Sweden and Denmark, etc., to offer solutions to personal and social issues. They form a narrative of creative thinking that transcends time and space to reach for dreams through design.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Section 1: Dream Asleep Dream Awake<\/span><\/u><\/b>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">We dream in and out of sleep. Whether it is about brainstem activities at night or visions and aspirations we have for humanity, a dream is the fruit of our creative energy. It is an experience that transcends temporal and spatial boundaries, through which we gain rare insight. In this section, the notion of \u2018dream\u2019 is presented as palpable entities in the real world, such as the adventure of<br \/>\n  <b>Thomas Thwaites<\/b> from UK, who took one day leave from being human to experience the carefree life of a goat. Visitors can also explore the interplay and gradual convergence of the reality and the digital world through speculative designs that approach the future from personal to social dimensions.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Section 2: Dream Further Dream Closer<\/span><\/u><\/b>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Is \u2018dream\u2019 a byword for escapism? In this section, some seemingly luxury \u2018daydreams\u2019 prove to be attainable in our battle against the pressing and massive human issues like agricultural problems, food shortage, pollution, and others. One noticeable example of making a difference in everyday life is<br \/>\n  <a name=\"_Hlk103702879\" rel=\"sponsored\"><b>Farm 66<\/b>\u2019s vertical farming system, with its eye-pleasing space age design combining organic plants and man-made ultraviolet lighting system with mirrors. <\/a><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Section 3: Dream Bigger Dream Smaller<\/span><\/u><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Dreams know no age bounds \u2013 from personal enjoyment to common human good, every dream is worth the design effort to make it come true. In \u2018Our Abstract Playscape\u2019, <\/span><b>Fan Lok Yi <\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">rethinks the community playground. Haw Par Music, a local revitalisation project combining cultural heritage and musical performance, seeks to engage all members of the society in a dreamlike experience of inclusivity in terms of age and expressive form. It sends the message that afterall, anyone can dream anytime.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Section 4: Dream Hard Do Harder<\/span><\/u><\/b>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Dreams are not necessarily elusive if we reach out and act on them. Capable designers are those who dare to turn dreams into actions informed by curiosity and a strong vision. This section features tools preferred by home-grown creative forces, such as<br \/>\n  <b>Kevin Cheung<\/b>,<br \/>\n  <b>STICKYLINE<\/b>, and<br \/>\n  <b>LeeeeeeToy<\/b>, in their endeavours to fulfil their wildest dreams. There is also a reading corner with a selection of design reference books, providing readers with food for thought on the trending social-oriented approach<br \/>\n  <b>Speculative Design<\/b> that strives to explore creative possibilities in the real world.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">DIY Workshops to Capture the Dream-making Experience<\/span><\/u><\/b>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The exhibition engages visitors in an interactive experience by sharing the harvests of<br \/>\n  <b>Farm66<\/b>\u2019s vertical farming system in Section 2. Visitors are invited to conclude their exploratory journey at two complimentary DIY workshops conceived by upcycling product designer<br \/>\n  <b>Kevin Cheung<\/b> and paper art collective<br \/>\n  <b>STICKYLINE <\/b>in Section 4. The \u2018dream-making\u2019 experience comes to life <\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">in these workshops where, for <\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">example, participants can create an articulated toy bird out of recycled aluminium cans using the DIY tool kit prepared by Kevin.<b><u\/><\/b><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Commission Work by Four Local Designers:<br \/>\n      <a name=\"_Hlk103702640\" rel=\"sponsored\">\u2018Garden in the Weird Dream\u2019<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/b>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u2018Dream Big Think Small\u2019 taps on the talents of four local creative forces to envisage two dreamy yet playful gardens through sight, sound, and touch. Woodwork and interior design expert<br \/>\n  <b>Screw Up Studio<\/b>, paper art collective<br \/>\n  <b>STICKYLINE<\/b>, sound designer and musician<br \/>\n  <b>Vanissa Law<\/b>, and fashion designer<br \/>\n  <b>Cynthia Mak <\/b>come together for the exhibition to create a dreamscape to give visitors a brief escape from reality. <\/span>The commission work<b> \u2018Garden in the Weird Dream<\/b>\u2019 will be open to the public for free visit from now to 12 June.<span lang=\"EN-GB\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Workshops &amp; Talks to Build\/Reach for Dreams Together<\/span><\/u><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">On occasion of the \u2018Dream Big Think Small\u2019 exhibition, Design Spectrum is also organising a public activities programme for participants to delve deeper into the world of creative sparks. These public activities are the<br \/>\n  <b>Atypical Garden<\/b> fabric art workshop, the<br \/>\n  <b>After Dream<\/b> workshop using photos and celluloid sheets to create a kaleidoscope, and the<br \/>\n  <b>Musical Instrument with One (or more) Button(s)<\/b> workshop blending together essentials<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">of electronic circuit design and electronic musical instrument making. A conversation series on the topics of philosophy and dreams with guests such as Corrupt the Youth will also open in June.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Meanwhile during the exhibition, an exclusive Design Spectrum x LeeeeeeToy vinyl figure collection \u201c<b>Space Earthly<\/b>\u201d, alongside works from other participating designers, will be available at DS Shop on the ground floor of 7 Mallory Street. Add them to your favourite collectibles and let them inspire your dreams before they are all gone!<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"_Hlk102042696\" rel=\"sponsored\"><b><span lang=\"IT\">\u2018Dream Big Think Small\u2019 Exhibition<\/span><\/b><\/a><span lang=\"EN-GB\"\/><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"margin: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: left;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-collapse: collapse; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; width: 19%;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"19%\">\n        Date<br \/>\n        <\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-collapse: collapse; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; width: 78%;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"78%\">\n        From now \u2013 17 July 2022<br \/>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"margin: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: left;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-collapse: collapse; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; width: 19%;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"19%\">\n        Time<br \/>\n        <\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-collapse: collapse; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; width: 78%;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"78%\">\n        10:00am \u2013 7:00pm (Monday to Sunday)<br \/>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"margin: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: left;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-collapse: collapse; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; width: 19%;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"19%\">\n        Venue<br \/>\n        <\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-collapse: collapse; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; width: 78%;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"78%\">\n        3\/F, 7 Mallory Street, Wan Chai (Free admission with pre-registration required)<br \/>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"margin: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: left;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-collapse: collapse; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; width: 19%;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"19%\">\n        Remarks<br \/>\n        <\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-collapse: collapse; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; width: 78%;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"78%\">\n        1. DIY Kit is free of charge, details will be announced in due course.<\/p>\n<p>2. Public guided tours are also available on 29 May, 5 June, 26 June, 9 July, 17 July<br \/>\n        <br \/>Two sessions per day on these specified dates with pre-registration required:<br \/>\n        <br \/>2:30pm-3:15pm and 4:00pm-4:45pm<br \/>\n        <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n<span lang=\"EN-GB\">For further details and latest updates, please visit: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designspectrum.hk\/\" rel=\"sponsored\">www.designspectrum.hk<\/a><span class=\"MsoHyperlink\"\/><\/p>\n<p><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">*To comply with the current COVID-19 restrictions and ensure the health and safety of all participants, precautionary measures will be adopted in \u2018Dream Big Think Small\u2019 exhibition and related activities. The activity schedule is subject to the latest update by the Organiser.<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/news\/hong-kong\/2022\/05\/25\/139016\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HONG KONG SAR &#8211; Media OutReach &#8211; 25 May 2022 &#8211; Dreams manifest themselves in endless ways: they are the fabrications of wandering minds, spontaneous activities that unfold behind closed eyes; they are also our aspirations, the subject of our imagination, vision. 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