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20
Jan 2024
(Sat)

Confronting Technology: the Future of Art and Design

Event of
Humanities and Law Open Day (January 2024)
Subject
Design
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Date & time
20Jan 2024 (Sat)10:30 - 11:30 Free
Type of Event
Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
Venue
Room 311, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty
Online Platform
Facebook Live
Speaker
  • Mr Ricky Wong (Former Executive Committee, Hong Kong Designers Association, Founder of R-WOW Lab) ;
  • Mr Leo Chan (College Lecturer and Programme Manager, College of Humanities and Law, HKU SPACE)

Mr Ricky Wong

Ricky Wong is a relentless creator who never gives up and constantly strives to learn and progress. He firmly believes that to keep up with the pace, one must understand the market and continue to study and learn, both technically and conceptually. He graduated from London Central Saint Martins, and achieved the first-class honors in Commercial Advertising Design at Caritas Bianchi College. Ricky is a member of the Hong Kong Designers Association and had served as Executive Committee for two terms. He had held positions as an art director and creative director at 4As advertising agency and founded R-WOW Creative Studio, a local advertising and media creation company in Hong Kong in 2006 with rich marketing experience. Throughout his career, Ricky has created various classic advertisements, with the most well-known being the Royal Medic campaign.

Mr Leo Chan

Mr Leo Chan is the Programme Leader of Design Programmes at HKU SPACE and serves as a Member Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Federation of Design and Creative Industries. With over 18 years of experience in visual communication, graphic design, typography, branding, and strategic design. Leo has been selected twice as one of the '40 Under 40' in the Graphics and New Media category and acknowledged by the HKSAR Government as a new generation Hong Kong designer.

Enquiry
37620084 (tracy.ji@hkuspace.hku.hk)

Experience an exhilarating seminar exploring the enduring significance of art and design amidst rapid technological advancements. Discover the keys to success in today's world by nurturing creativity, design education, and continuous learning.

Our keynote speaker, Mr Ricky Wong, former Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Designers Association, and founder of R-WOW Lab, a creative advertising and media company will share how design fuels personal growth and impactful contributions to society. Uncover diverse career opportunities for design professionals across industries, as we unveil design's transformative power. Addressing concerns about A.I., we delve into its potential impact on design talent. Rather than a threat, A.I. becomes a tool that enhances designers' work, freeing them for higher-level tasks and fostering innovation and expression. Join us for an inspiring journey into the captivating world of art, design, and technology.     

Unleash your imagination and witness the convergence of these realms. This is your chance to soar to new heights and embrace the exciting future of art and design. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity – reserve your spot now!

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

Cantonese