Design Events

Design Events

Design Events featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Crystal Opera House

The Crystal Opera House is the designer's tribute to classical architecture and art. The giant crystal hoisting device is a structural whole, using millions of crystal, re-engraving the visual features of the classical enclosed box with crystal, a very modern material. The device has tried many impossible shapes and arrangements, done a lot of research and development and 3D models, and explored more breakthroughs in the shape and limitations of the crystal suspension device. To convey the strong artistic atmosphere of the traditional classical opera house to the public.

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Year of Tiger

Year of Tiger is a drone light show created for the Taiwan Lantern Festival in Kaohsiung City. The show used 1,500 lightweight drones, flying between 30 and 204 meters above the Love River Bay. The reflection of the lights on the water linked the sky and the river into one image. The animated content combined Taiwanese folklore, history, geography, marine imagery, culture and sport, shown in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms. One rehearsal and seven evening performances were held in February 2022.

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Centrestage 2021

Centrestage 2021 is an introductory event space created for a fashion trade event in Hong Kong. The 600 square metre space was used for opening receptions, fashion presentations and, in default mode, an audio-visual experience. The concept, named Chapter Infinity, was inspired by drawings of impossible spaces. Suspended LED screens, a floating staircase, an infinity mirror and overlapping planes of mesh, mirror and acrylic form the setting. All items were prefabricated off site to allow a three-day installation. Reusable aluminium frames and biodegradable carpets were used.

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Hong Kong Book Fair 2022

Hong Kong Book Fair 2022 is a public exhibition held at the Hong Kong Conference and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. The 32nd edition covered 55100 square metres and brought together more than 700 exhibitors. The Art Gallery formed the centre of the event and was divided into three zones: City Literature, HK Architecture and Taste of Hong Kong. Display panels were built from reusable aluminium frames covered with vinyl, polycarbonate and glass, prefabricated and tested off-site. Biodegradable carpets were used to make the production more sustainable.

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Visions Of Future

Visions of Future is an interactive digital installation created for an exhibition booth. Optical sensors detect the presence of a visitor and place the visitor at the center of the experience. Five scenarios with real-time abstract graphics play in a cycle while the visitor stays inside the interaction area. The architecture combines LED screen blocks, glass blocks, neon lights and frames with concrete, glass and dark matte wood. Depth data from a motion camera is processed and visualized in real time. The installation expresses the idea of services that surround the user.

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Lays Signature

Lays Signature is a pop-up brand experience created around potato chips. The experience is staged at temporary locations inside exclusive retailers, where a mixology chip bar acts as a small stage. Visitors watch a live performance in which unique flavors are hand-crafted in front of them. The theatrical and multi-sensory format reimagines how chips are served, tasted and shared. The intent is to reach younger customers who value real experiences and social sharing. The first installment was presented at the department store Lane Crawford.

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