KNOWLEDGE of Design Week went live in Hong Kong with 50 global experts sharing their insights to a global audience thanks to co-operation with a local TV station and other partners.
The opening event was broadcast free by ViuTV Channel 96 with live simulcast on website, social media and live from D2 Place in Kowloon as KODW CitySalon partner.
Organised by Hong Kong Design Centre with CreateHK, an agency set up by the Hong Kong government, the hybrid event has gathered experts from the fields of healthcare, e-commerce, digital solutions, inclusive design, and hospitality to debate the evolution of service design in “our post-pandemic future”.
“During trying times, we must look ahead to the future and push forward with human-centric design,” said Eric Yim, chairman of Hong Kong Design centre.
Edward Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR Government, told yesterday’s opening ceremony: ““The theme of KODW this year, ‘Reimagining Service Economy’, is particularly fitting amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. It invites everyone to think and reflect on what could be the ‘new normal’ brought by the epidemic.”
To register for free for the live forum sessions, and view news or updates from KODW 2021, visit the official website at www.kodw.bodw.com. All forum sessions are available for viewing on-demand for FREE through July 7.
Main picture: Behind the scenes at KODW 2021
