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The new establishment will be called the "Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation" (JC...
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The new establishment will be called the "Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation" (JCDISI). The announcement ceremony for this pioneering project was held on 17 January 2012 the university campus, with HKJC Chairman Mr T. Brian Stevenson; PolyU Council Chairman the Honourable Ms Marjorie Yang Mun-tak; and PolyU President Professor Timothy W. Tong officiating at the event.
In 2010, the HKJC Charities Trust kindly approved a donation of $249 million to support the Jockey Club Innovation Tower project and the set up of JCDISI.
JCDISI will serve as a platform to facilitate the development of promising design ideas with social innovative elements in local higher education institutions. It is set to become a "third space" in the Hong Kong design landscape, bridging between academia and business, for the development and commercialisation of innovative multi-disciplinary design products, and the promulgation of best practices in design innovation for social goods.
The work of JCDISI will be grouped under four strategic themes that reflect the core competences of the School of Design. These are: (1) Service Design; (2) Sustainable Environment; (3) Holistic Health; and (4) Adolescent and Family Development. The four themes focus on critical emerging social needs in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta Region.
JCDISI will become an integral part of PolyU School of Design and further drive the development of Hong Kong as an international design hub. The Innovation Tower construction is now in full swing and is expected to be completed in mid 2013.
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SDPolyU uploaded a new video
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http://www.polyu.edu.hk/cpa/polyu/ind...
The new establishment will be called the "Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation" (JC...
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http://www.polyu.edu.hk/cpa/polyu/ind...
The new establishment will be called the "Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation" (JCDISI). The announcement ceremony for this pioneering project was held on 17 January 2012 the university campus, with HKJC Chairman Mr T. Brian Stevenson; PolyU Council Chairman the Honourable Ms Marjorie Yang Mun-tak; and PolyU President Professor Timothy W. Tong officiating at the event.
In 2010, the HKJC Charities Trust kindly approved a donation of $249 million to support the Jockey Club Innovation Tower project and the set up of JCDISI.
JCDISI will serve as a platform to facilitate the development of promising design ideas with social innovative elements in local higher education institutions. It is set to become a "third space" in the Hong Kong design landscape, bridging between academia and business, for the development and commercialisation of innovative multi-disciplinary design products, and the promulgation of best practices in design innovation for social goods.
The work of JCDISI will be grouped under four strategic themes that reflect the core competences of the School of Design. These are: (1) Service Design; (2) Sustainable Environment; (3) Holistic Health; and (4) Adolescent and Family Development. The four themes focus on critical emerging social needs in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta Region.
JCDISI will become an integral part of PolyU School of Design and further drive the development of Hong Kong as an international design hub. The Innovation Tower construction is now in full swing and is expected to be completed in mid 2013.
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On December 5, 2011, we had the pleasure of having speaker David Hanson present in our series. David is a specialist in creating androids - humanli...
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On December 5, 2011, we had the pleasure of having speaker David Hanson present in our series. David is a specialist in creating androids - humanlike robots that exhibit intelligence and feelings.
During the talk, David gave us great insight into the field of androids and robotics, demonstrating the differences between the two while also taking us through his journey within the industry.
With video examples of robots he has worked on, including his famous 'Einstein Robot', David showed the great level of detail and work that goes into making robots seem life-like, so that people feel greater attachment towards them.
We thank David in giving this educational and captivating presentation.
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On the 13th of January 2012, Charles Ip spoke at Hong Kong Polytechnic University during our weekly Speakers Series on the future of the toy indust...
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On the 13th of January 2012, Charles Ip spoke at Hong Kong Polytechnic University during our weekly Speakers Series on the future of the toy industry.
During his talk, Charles, the founder of Nippon Toys Ltd and JDH Toys, shared with us his experience within the toy industry, how he got into making toys, and the number of successful projects he has worked on (including bringing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the market).
Charles also went into how the digital media industry has shaped that of his own, and the direction of toys in the future. Similarly, he gave details on the advantages and disadvantages of licensing products, which provided great insight from someone that has worked directly in this area countless times.
We thank Charles for providing us with an entertaining and candid look into the toy industry.
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On September 23rd 2011, we had the pleasure of introducing Clay Haswell as the latest speaker in our MIC Speakers Series at The Hong Kong Polytechn...
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On September 23rd 2011, we had the pleasure of introducing Clay Haswell as the latest speaker in our MIC Speakers Series at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Clay, the chairman and co-founder of the World Free Press Institute, shared his experience and expertise on global media, the future direction of classic forms of media, and his past exploits as Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific during his tenure at the Associated Press.
Clay provided invaluable information on the utilization of today's media, how to be heard, and how to exploit the social media system. He also covered a few of the personal projects he is currently working on, including heading the Maya Archaeology Institute and developing an online memorial platform in conjunction with M-Lab, the commercial and development branch of MIC.
We thank Clay for providing an entertaining and eye-opening talk, as well as sharing his knowledge and past experiences with us so candidly.
http://mic.polyu.edu.hk
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