DESIGN NAME: J.C.Disi 2013/14 Biennial
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Institutional Biennial
INSPIRATION: Today, social challenges are much intertwined and complex by nature, rendering a linear approach to tackle part of the problem not effective at all, and the sheer emphasis on efficiency may add little value. Social innovation essentially offers possibilities and alternatives, if not a different future for us.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation (J.C.DISI) was founded in 2012, As the first design institute dedicated to social innovation in Asia.
This book serves as an archive and a reflection of their work within 2013 and 2014.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: J.C.DISI endeavoured to achieve the above vision in three unique but interrelated approaches; to initiated a number of design projects with partners in public, social and private sectors that propel substantial social changes in Hong Kong; to organise a number of programmes dedicated to capacity building of future social innovators in Asia; and to launch platforms of various forms and medium to catalyse knowledge exchange on a global scale. This book serves as an archive and a reflection of their work between 2013 and 2014.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: September 2015 in Hong Kong
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation (J.C.DISI) was founded in 2012, as initiated by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities
Trust, stationed at the famous Zaha Dadid designed Innovation Tower. As the first design institute dedicated to social innovation in Asia, J.C.DISI strives to strengthen the University's Social
Responsibility (USR) - its capacity to imagine, inspire, ignite and implement creative solutions for our community. Their vision is to build a vibrant, knowledgeable and resilient community capable
in tackling complex challenges through a creative approach and humanistic design.
In 2013 and 2014, J.C.DISI endeavoured to achieve the above vision in three unique but interrelated approaches; to initiated a number of design projects with partners in public, social and private sectors that propel substantial social changes in Hong Kong; to organise a number of
programmes dedicated to capacity building of future social innovators in Asia; and to launch platforms of various forms and medium to catalyse knowledge exchange on a global scale. This book serves as an archive and a reflection of their work.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 250mm(W) x 295mm(L) x 18mm(H)
TAGS: Social, Design, Institute, Biennial, PolyU, Innovation
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Social Project, Social Design, Social Challenges, Humanistic Design, Public, Seminar, Exhibition, Festival
CHALLENGE: The Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation (J.C.DISI) was founded in 2012, as initiated by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities
Trust, stationed at the famous Zaha Dadid designed Innovation Tower. As the first design institute dedicated to social innovation in Asia, J.C.DISI strives to strengthen the University's Social
Responsibility (USR) - its capacity to imagine, inspire, ignite and implement creative solutions for our community. Their vision is to build a vibrant, knowledgeable and resilient community capable
in tackling complex challenges through a creative approach and humanistic design.
ADDED DATE: 2017-04-05 14:29:55
TEAM MEMBERS (3) : Creative Director: Leo P. H. Chan, Designer: Michelle Leung and Designer: Kelly Ho
IMAGE CREDITS: On Your Mark Design Laboratory
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