Hong Kong Design on Stage

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Maison&Objet will present for the first time in Hong Kong the “Maison&Objet Design Factory” pavilion, as well as “Hong Kong Design on Stage Showcase”, from 5 to 7 December 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). These events lay the first stone of Maison&Objet’s presence in the city. This is a significant milestone in the design world, coinciding with Maison&Objet’s 30th anniversary celebrations, which is set to offer global exposure and facilitate connections among world-class designers, artisans, innovative brands, manufacturers, and media.

Both “Maison&Objet Design Factory” and “Hong Kong Design on Stage” will be presented at DesignInspire. Organised by the Strategic Partner of “Maison&Objet Design Factory”, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, DesignInspire is an annual showcase that promotes Hong Kong’s dynamic culture and creativity.

Maison&Objet will present, together with Alliance Française de Hong Kong, Hong Kong Design on Stage, featuring 10 distinguished Hong Kong based designers in a dedicated pavilion, as part of HKTDC’s DesignInspire.

The Hong Kong Design on Stage showcase will replicate the successful format it presented in Paris in September 2024. The Showcase aims to foster dynamic exchanges among international brands and designers, alongside design enthusiasts, to promote enhanced yet responsible urban lifestyles and practices.

Eight visionary designers and design studios have been handpicked through a competition that highlighted sustainable design principles like circularity and responsible practices and will be featured, as below:

Product Design: Studio Yellowdot, Studio-Ryte, Hintegro Limited, Green & Associates (HK) Limited, @StreetsignHK, Monica Tsang Designs Limited

Interior Design: MLKK Design Studio Limited, BEAU Architects.

Alongside these emerging designers and concepts, two master designers from Hong Kong, Otto Ng and Michael Young, who played a key role in creating the display pavilion, will be present at the event.

Designed by the creative team at LAAB under architect Otto Ng, the pavilion will embody a circular theme that symbolises unity and harmony. This immersive experience will not only highlight the works of talented designers but also inspire meaningful conversations about conscious modern living.

Maison&Objet aims to highlight the crucial importance of innovative design solutions in shaping the future of Hong Kong and Asia. Over recent decades, Hong Kong has emerged as a vibrant hub of cultural exchanges between the East and the West and is fast gaining the status of an international metropolis of arts, culture and creativity. The exhibitions will serve as a catalyst for business development and public engagement alongside other design events at HKCEC, such as Business of Design Week (BODW). Through these first-of-a-kind design experiences this December, the integration of innovative practices with environmental responsibility is set to inspire the design industry and the public, emphasising the importance of responsible, conscious design.