The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Development Bureau
Design Thinking Training Activities
Details
Objective
Hong Kong faces challenges of high population density and limited land resources, requiring innovative yet evidence-based solutions that balance diverse community needs with environmental capacity. Design thinking centred on a "human-centric" approach systematically examines user needs and employs rapid prototyping for testing and improvement, transforming complex urban contexts into actionable innovation strategies.
We designed a series of Design Thinking training activities. Through professional guidance, participants will apply Design Thinking with the use of spatial data to develop innovative solutions for urban development.
Introduction to Design Thinking
The seminar will introduce the fundamentals of Design Thinking and practical tools. Using local and international cases, participants will learn to identify challenges and design human-centred solutions to address urban and social needs.
Design Thinking Workshop
The workshop, including a community visit (physical or virtual), will guide participants to explore development opportunities in the Northern Metropolis. Using Design Thinking tools, participants will analyse community needs and envision Hong Kong's future development from a foresight-led perspective. By integrating Design Thinking and spatial data, participants will collaboratively develop innovative planning solutions tailored to community needs.
Intended Audience
Parties, students and individuals interested in design thinking, or spatial data
Activities
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Introduction to Design Thinking |
Design Thinking Workshop |
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Upper Primary and Junior Secondary Students:
Senior Secondary Students and the General Public:
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Upper Primary and Junior Secondary Students:
Senior Secondary Students and the General Public:
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The Future Workshop, 1303 Charm Centre, 700 Castle Peak Road, Kowloon or Online |
3/F Multi-purpose Hall, City Gallery *The design thinking workshop for senior secondary students and the general public includes a community visit. Community visit locations will be announced to participants upon successful registration |
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Cantonese or English, supplemented by bilingual (Chinese and English) presentation materials |
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Registration Details
- Please register via the registration link (WhatsApp / Email)
- Quota for Introduction to Design Thinking: 50 for each session
- Quota for Design thinking workshop: 50 for each session
- Priority will be given to members who attended the event of Geospatial Lab before
- Free of charge
- The activities will be conducted in face-to-face session. Participants can also join via virtual session as observers for Introduction to Design Thinking
- Successful applicants will be notified individually by phone or email
*Geospatial Lab reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the activity
Introduction of Guest Lecturer
Mr William SIN
William is an experienced social innovation practitioner and Design Thinking trainer with over 10 years of experience in placemaking, community research and community engagement. He has been involved in a number of capacity building programmes and social consulting & community engagement projects on public works, driving partnerships between the civil society, NGOs and various government departments.
In parallel, he is also active in the social initiatives – he is the Research Director of Hong Kong Public Space Initiatives (HKPSI), a local NGO aiming to raise public concern on public space issues, and Co-Director of Happy Aging Lab (HAL), a social enterprise to promote participatory age-friendly city design.
Mr Max LEUNG
Max is a change-maker and is passionate about green initiatives and youth entrepreneurship.
As the Capacity Building Lead, Max excels as an insightful trainer in social innovation, entrepreneurship, organisation development, and talent development. With over 10 years of experience in training, he has worked extensively with organisations, corporates, and government.
Max holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from RMIT University and a Master of Design in Design Strategies from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Additionally, he is a certified facilitator for the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Signature Foundations Program. This program explores the principles of effective self-leadership, influence, collaboration, and improvement.
Enquiries
Please contact the Geospatial Lab via 3708 7260, WhatsApp 9187 2916 or email services@csdigeolab.gov.hk
