The Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) expressed its support for the new Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development laid out by the Hong Kong Culture Sports and Tourism Bureau.

This sectoral roadmap is characterised by four major directions, six major principles and a total of 71 initiatives geared towards promoting profound traditional Chinese culture, the development of cultural contents with Hong Kong Character, as well as the establishment of international platforms to foster East-meets-West arts and cultural exchange.

HKDC chair Eric Yim said: “We welcome the Government’s initiative to develop a diversified and international arts and cultural industry, and to explore the possibility of relaxing the restrictions on different venues to provide more exhibition space.”

Yim added that the opening of the DX design hub in Sham Shui Po to the public on 4th December will serve as the perfect platform to provide in-depth collaboration and exchange among designers, corporations, industries associations and professionals, showcasing the power of design and examples of design excellence through a variety of design and fashion exhibitions and events.

A profound sense of pride in culture

The government’s proposed four directions mention ‘Promote Profound Traditional Chinese Culture and Develop Cultural Contents with Hong Kong Character’. 

Throughout the year, DX design hub will host a variety of exciting design exhibitions and activities, including the GBA Creative Fortnight which will not only demonstrate the design power and creativity within the Greater Bay Area, but also foster the collaborations between Hong Kong and the Mainland. 

Additionally, the permanent exhibition Hong Kong Design Ecology will present the vision and development of the Hong Kong design sector since the 1960s in a chronological format.

On the other hand, the Design Pulse Asia exhibit delves into exploring the unique traditions, diverse development trajectories, and cultural exchanges that shape the face of Asian design. 

It is believed that these exhibitions will enable local residents and visitors from around the world to gain a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s design excellence.

Local development with global foresight

The overarching goal to Develop Diverse Arts and Culture Industries with International Perspective aims to establish Hong Kong as an international centre of design excellence. 

HKDC’s annual flagship programme, Business of Design Week (BODW), has successfully hosted numerous summits for over twenty years, inviting top designers and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and abroad to share insights with a global audience, fostering discussions on design and innovation. It offers designers a platform to showcase talents and facilitates commercial collaborations.

As the Hong Kong SAR Government’s strategic partner in advancing Hong Kong as an international centre of design excellence in Asia, HKDC welcomes the measures aimed at supporting the cultural and creative industries to bolster the overall competitiveness of the city.