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Designer / Brand: Ruiqi Yao Project: Collaboration Platform Admission Mode Classification: Service Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026

Service Design for College Enrollment

Service Design for College Enrollment is a service system created for the enrollment period of a university. The design combines an online collaboration platform with an offline space. On the platform, staff from different departments jointly add and update the module information and statistics they are responsible for. In the offline space, tools such as journey maps support analysis, discussion and decisions. Students receive consulting services, admission reception, peer guidance and admission brochures. The aim is to improve work across departments and to reduce student anxiety.

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Designer / Brand: Yan Junjie Project: Restaurant Classification: Hospitality Date: Friday, 21 August 2026

Yaoyao

Yaoyao is a restaurant interior located in Shenzhen. The design covers 250 square meters on a single floor. A curved steel surface descends from the ceiling and separates the closely spaced tables, like a fishing net stretched across the room. Each table is joined to the curved structure, and the table length was increased so that service does not disturb the guests. A ceiling of water corrugated stainless steel and glass lamps create the impression of an underwater setting. The layout forms semi-private areas that place a comfortable distance between diners.

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Designer / Brand: Hong Kong Trade Development Council Project: Introductory Passageway Classification: Event Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026

The Multiverse

The Multiverse is an introductory passageway designed for a watch and clock fair hall in Hong Kong. The passageway covers 745 square metres and guides visitors towards the branded watch booths. A mirrored rotunda entry marks the concourse. Inside, a 5 metre high transparent LED waterfall with a mirrored overhang stands at the centre. Themed portals lead to four zones and a lounge. The walls are built with reusable aluminium frames clad in vinyl graphics and mirrored panels. The abstract concept reflects the creative focus of an imaginary artisan watchmaker.

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Designer / Brand: Hong Kong Trade Development Council Project: Installations Classification: Event Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Art Of Living

Hong Kong Houseware Fair 2019 is an event design created for a trade fair held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The design covers three areas: a welcome installation in the entrance foyer, an entrance treatment for the exhibition hall, and a separate trend forecast display. The welcome installation measures 30 square metres and 5 metres in height and includes a large LED screen. Materials include a reusable aluminium system, LED strip lights, acrylic panels and biodegradable carpet. Colours and forms taken from the industry trend report link the three areas.

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Designer / Brand: Hong Kong Trade Development Council Project: Event Organisers Space Classification: Event Date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Centrestage 2018

Tomorrow Lab is an event space design created for Centrestage, a fashion event held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for four days. The design covers three communal areas: the entry concourse, a central display and a catwalk arena inside the exhibition hall. A futuristic industrial laboratory theme is applied throughout. Moving robotic arms and conveyor belt showcases present the fashion brands. The structures were prefabricated off site and assembled in three days. Metal hollow sections were recycled after the event and the carpets were biodegradable.

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Designer / Brand: Gradient Experiential Project: Multifunctional Traveling Bar Classification: Event Date: Monday, 17 August 2026

The Tiny House

The Tiny House is a mobile bar designed for traveling brand events. The structure was transformed into a transportable Japanese bar. Two micro bars serve cocktails in an intimate interior with seating facing the bartender. An outdoor hospitality lounge includes a highball bar for waiting guests, a kinetic sand table, a bamboo wishing tree, lounge furniture, a screen for brand content, and a spiral staircase to a rooftop lounge. Materials include cypress wood, tempered glass and shoji paper. The 7.62 metre structure has hidden wheels, built-in climate control and a generator.

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