AD Forum at Design Shanghai
‘Up to now, it’s always been craft or craft values that supply that humanity and authenticity. Far from rejecting their legacy, many modern designers in China are finding ways of referring to or reviving ancient Chinese craftsmanship in their work. What lies in the globalised future of design, craft and manufacturing?’
Join us at Design Shanghai for a talk on design, craft and creativity alongside Sasha Young, founder of Wright & Smith. We will be sharing our stories and have a converse about design and craft in our practice.
Date
March 10 2017
Time
1:30pm
Venue
Design Shanghai at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre
Language
English
Speakers
Julie Progin, Jesse Mc Lin, and Sasha Young
Hong Kong Designers in Dialogue with Global Design Histories
On January 09 2017 we had the pleasure of sharing our inspirations and discuss our work within global design history. The presentation was followed by a discussion with designers Alan Chan and Lee Chi Wing and moderated by Remi Leclerc. The talk took place at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and was organised by M+ the new museum for visual culture as part of the educational programme of the ‘Shifting Objectives’ exhibition taking place at the M+ Pavilion. Thank you to the whole team at M+ for inviting us to take part in this wonderful sharing session.
Designer Studio Visit
On December 17th 2016 we had the pleasure of sharing behind-the-scenes stories of our creations through a workshop organised by M+ the new museum for visual culture as part of the educational programme of the ‘Shifting Objectives’ exhibition taking place at the M+ Pavilion. We had a great time hosting a tour of the studio, demonstrating how our Fragment(s) vases are made and presenting our work to the participants. It’s always amazing to generate a dialogue through our designs and creative ideas. Thank you to the whole team at M+ for inviting us to take part in this wonderful sharing session.
Shifting Objectives: Hong Kong Designers in Dialogue with Global Design Histories
In conjunction with the exhibition Shifting Objectives: Design from the M+ Collection, on view at the M+ Pavilion, this talk will feature contemporary Hong Kong designers, who will discuss their current practices in the context of global design histories. In doing so, they will reflect on the ideas, influences, and precedents that inform their work, and place these within broader design narratives.
Date
19 January 2017 (Thursday)
Time
7:00–8:30pm
Venue
Jockey Club Innovation Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Language
English with Cantonese simultaneous interpretation
Speakers
Elaine Ng, Julie Progin, Jesse Mc Lin, and Stanley Wong
Moderator
Remi Leclerc, Assistant Professor, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Free admission. Limited space. Any request for access service please indicate in the online application.
Designer Studio Visit
Design duo Jesse Mc Lin and Julie Progin will share behind-the-scenes stories of their many creations, especially FRAGMENT(S), which was inspired by what they saw and found in Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of China. They will also give a demonstration on their ceramic casting techniques. Participants will get to know more about the designers’ practice and the concepts behind their works.
Date
17 December (Saturday)
Time
2–4:30pm
Venue
Latitude 22N studio, Chai Wan
Language
English
Speakers
Julie Progin and Jesse Mc Lin, Co-founders and Creative Directors of Julie & Jesse and Latitude 22N
Free programme on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration required. Any request for access services please indicate in the online application.
M+’s debut design exhibition – Shifting Objectives: Design from the M+ Collection – explores the many concepts and frameworks that have shaped and broadened our understanding of design. Featuring dozens of key objects and works – from mid-twentieth century Japanese furniture, to familiar products from Hong Kong’s manufacturing heyday, to drones, ‘copied’ goods, and digitally-enabled and open-source practices – this groundbreaking show illustrates how design philosophies and practices have changed from the post-Second World War period until now. In so doing, Shifting Objectives outlines the growing contours of the M+ design collection, which is the first of its kind in Asia and a core pillar of M+.
In the run up to the opening of the M+ building in 2019, the M+ Pavilion functions as a temporary home for M+ exhibitions and events.
About the exhibition
“Erosion” is an installation of 501 unique porcelain vessels questioning the role of the designer by letting nature become an active agent of the design process.
Date
March 14 to April 18 2015
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Saturday 11 am to 6pm
Venue
Latitude 22N, Unit 16B,
Man Foong Industrial Building,
Chai Wan, Hong Kong
