May 2008
World renowned Hong Kong designers have come together for a series of events to showcase their influence on the creative design and business communities. Organised by Hong Kong Design Centre and supported by Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Creative Hong Kong in London celebrates the way in which Hong Kong is shaping global creativity, with events at Harvey Nichols, the Design Museum and London Business School.
The biggest names in design are involved, including Chelsia Lau, Chief Designer at Ford Motor Company, Raman Hui Co-Director of Shrek 3 and Vivienne Tam New York based fashion designer - all of whom are from Hong Kong. They will be taking part in the series of events, reaffirming Hong Kong as a world leader in design, and a creative hub between East and West.
Creative Hong Kong in London launches with a VIP party at Harvey Nichols on 2nd June. The iconic department store – owned by a Hong Kong enterprise - is hosting an in-store display, showcasing a collaboration between ten world renowned brands and ten accomplished Hong Kong designers inspired by the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong’s reunification with China. Ranging from Alessi to LeSportsac, the limited edition products will also be available for sale from Harvey Nichols to celebrate this exciting partnership.
A second, expanded exhibition showcasing one hundred examples of Hong Kong designs will take place at the Design Museum, a must-see which offers an exciting snapshot of how Hong Kong is leading the way in contemporary Chinese design. The influential exhibition reveals the broad scope of creativity that exists in Hong Kong today, with contributions from the city’s leading designer practitioners.
In addition, a one day conference takes place on 3rd June in partnership with London Business School, a leader in management education, who will bring their world-class research and insights to the day. The symposium explores Hong Kong’s global influence on design and business, at both an economic and creative level, with contributions from Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, the Hon. John Tsang, founder of New York-based ECCO Design Eric Chan, Hong Kong designer and architect Rocco Yim, and Hong Kong based British designer Michael Young, amongst others.
Vivienne Tam commented, “I am delighted to be involved in this celebration of Hong Kong’s creativity across London with such a diverse series of events – reflecting the true scope of what Creative Hong Kong has to offer.”
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