DesignThinkers Academy Hong Kong (DTA HK) was invited by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) to co-organize a one-hour seminar on Service Design in Social Innovation. The seminar was held on December 10, 2024, at the DX Design Hub of the HKDC headquarters. It provided valuable insights into how design thinking can be leveraged for social innovation, offering practical examples from global and local contexts.
The seminar commenced with opening remarks from Dr. Wallace Lam, Director of Strategic Development at HKDC, who set the stage for a deep dive into the impact of design thinking on social innovation. The first presentation was delivered by Mr. David Chung, Dean of DTA China. Mr. Chung provided a comprehensive overview of design thinking and its application to social innovation, emphasizing its role in addressing complex societal challenges through creative and human-centered approaches.
Following Mr. Chung, Mr. Jeroen van der Weide, Dean of DesignThinkers Academy Global, shared insights from a real-world project in Amsterdam. This project focused on community development, highlighting how strategic design interventions can foster community engagement and enhance local environments. [Details of Presentation]
Ms. Tiffany Liu, Lead of Program Development at DTA HK, then took the stage to discuss her involvement in the redevelopment of the Kwun Tong Yue Man Hawker Bazaar. Her talk illustrated the transformative potential of service design in revitalizing urban spaces and supporting local economies. [Details of Presentation]
Mr. Paul Lee, also a Lead of Program Development at DTA HK, presented an award-winning case study on Environmental Enhancement through Innovative Drainage Services implemented by the Hong Kong government. This project showcased the application of innovative design solutions in improving urban infrastructure and environmental sustainability. [Details of Presentation]
Part 0
Topic: Introduction of DesignThinkers Academy and 1-hour Seminar
Speaker: Mr. David Chung, Dean of DesignThinkers Academy China
Language: Cantonese (粵語)
Duration: 2 minutes
Part 1
Topic: Overview of Service Design Thinking for Social Innovation
Speaker: Mr. David Chung, Dean of DesignThinkers Academy China
Language: Cantonese (粵語)
Duration: 12 minutes
Part 2
Topic: Community Re-Development for Kwun Tong Yue Man Hawker Bazaar
Speaker: Ms. Tiffany Liu, Lead of Program Development at DesignThinkers Academy Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese (粵語)
Duration: 9 minutes
Part 3
Topic: Environmental Enhancement through Innovative Drainage Services
Speaker: Mr. Paul Lee, Lead of Program Development at DesignThinkers Academy Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese (粵語)
Duration: 9 minutes
