Icograda Design Week in Hong Kong
So Tiny So Many
20 - 25 January 2006

From 20 - 25 January 2006 Icograda Design Week in Hong Kong aimed to set creative standards for graphic design and visual communication in the region of Southeast Asia while educating and inspiring the public.

Hong Kong is a city of great contrast and diversities. It is so tiny, but has so many things. But does tiny mean incapable? Does many mean modern/contemporary, fulfilling and civilized? We describe Hong Kong people as very flexible and highly practical, but is that good or bad? Hong Kong is a shopping paradise, so does that mean it is taking part in consumerism and exploitation? What is the role of design in such a city? How can design influence our views? And how can designers make a positive impact with their skills in Hong Kong?

Events included:
21 - 23 January - Three-Day International Design Workshop for Students: dedicated to design students and educators Asia-wide, this workshop aimed at enhancing the participants' collaborative and creative design skills under the guidance of well-known international designers.
21 - 25 January - Evening Lectures: addressed issues in the various fields of graphic design and visual communication,  held with an aim of creating a dialogue between international and local designers. These included  Opening Lectures; a Panel on Design and Cultural Identity; a Panel on Design Management; a Panel on Design Education; and a Closing Lecture.
24 January - One-Day Asian Design Exchange meetings and seminars
20 - 25 January - Exhibitions
20 - 25 January - Social and Cultural Events

For more information, visit the event archive.