地點： 深水埗、荃灣、土瓜灣、西貢、中環和香港仔
Programme Highlight
《感官共奏》—openground（深水埗）
「深水埗物料地圖」延續系列3.0——物料是所有設計的物質基礎及靈感泉源，沒有物料，一切設計都是空談。承接過去兩年在城區活動中對深水埗常見的不同物料進行的創新試驗，「深水埗物料地圖」今年將繼續擴大及更新，方便尋找不同商舖。城市的記錄及觀察一向多由視覺帶動，然而地面的顛簸、觸感、建築物的紋理等感官感受，也構成了當下體驗的細節。設計師將與公眾活用深水埗的電子零件及材料作為原料，設計成樂器，把深水埗日常感官重塑為音符，化作聽得見的城市記錄；啟發及推翻物料既定的用途、探索尋常物料的更多可能性，推動地方微經濟。
《長衫狂想曲。一個深水埗的時裝故事》— 時間衣務所及Wontonmeen（深水埗）
有一天，街角收買佬推來一堆破舊的皮箱木櫳，內裡放滿大堆長衫和雜物，驚覺或是上世紀20至60年代的舊物。各式各樣的剪裁、鈕扣和布料，記載了某女子大半生的春夏秋冬。設計師將與公眾從時裝及布料設計想像過去多采多姿的人文生活，反思舊物的價值之餘，亦會重新探討「永續設計」在賦予環保回收物新價值的角色，並讓其得以承先啟後地重新應用於現代生活。
《街上遊樂點》—Milk Design及Kennifstudio（深水埗）
面對無法增加城市空間的困局，要如何突破框框，重塑社區面貌？以「玩」作為主題，設計師將與公眾透過設計思維方案，結合民間創意，在公共物件或特殊的公共空間新增自定的「街道遊戲」，構思多種「以人為本」之公共空間創新方案。希望讓社會大眾接受更多創新意念之餘，更能務實解決社區鄰里空間之問題，讓市民踏出家門便能夠玩，為城市重塑新的幸福風貌。
《玩具無界限》—再生玩具店（深水埗）
「安迪長大了，我們準備面對垃圾箱吧！」——玩具，陪伴我們走過成長中許多青蔥歲月；然而，世界上每年有許多「失寵」玩具，除了部分會被送去有需要的地方，其餘大多是送進垃圾場，造成全球生態的巨大問題。設計師將與公眾透過零廢棄升級再造及資源共享等，「再利用」失寵玩具，讓基層兒童亦能擁有心愛再生玩具，藉以連結社區之餘，亦希望以永續創意設計改變大眾消費習慣，啟發下一代對循環經濟及可持續發展的想法，讓設計永不受廢棄！
《好一天 繪本見》—project G_IJ_（深水埗）
繪本的魔力，在於能為讀者創造幸福感。寥寥數筆，就能打開異想世界，溫暖人心，療癒就在一瞬間！設計師將帶領學生和公眾認識社區繪本創作，了解如何以繪本設計來啟發學習者的同理心，以培養「以人為本」之解決問題能力；並增進人際互動，從而能以更多角度觀察人與地的連結，用心感受人文溫度。
《着得又行德》—行德（深水埗及中環）
在香港這個高密度、新舊交織，氣候及地勢多變的城市，要重新規劃城市及運輸交通，落實推行「易行城市」，絕非「易行」之事。我們以逆向思維，公開募集時裝設計方案，探討運用創新物料及改變上班服飾設計、推動步行成為可持續的出行模式，打破思維定式的城市設計方案。誰說穿得專業就不能舒適？「着得又行德」為白領的日常穿搭起革命，進而對城市易行度產生正面的影響，降低我們的碳足跡。我們將聯同不同的大企業，引領這股衣著潮流新趨勢！
《運動．荃城》—香港青年協會荃灣青年空間（荃灣）
運動帶來身心健康，並為社區注入活力。站在設計師角度，從場地、器材、用品、服飾、甚至如大型運動會的形象識別，也蘊藏了無窮的設計巧思。荃灣青協將承接以往在城區活動中開拓的地方營造經驗及創意資源網絡，由設計師帶領，激發青少年發揮創意，翻轉設計視野，向大眾分享運動與設計，推廣健康生活風潮。
《周圍「貢」》—香港設計文化協會（西貢）
旅行的意義，在於看盡每一道最美好的風景，好好感受一個地方的風土人情。作為城市旅人，大家曾仔細探索過香港後花園——西貢嗎？一眾設計師與創作人將與當區小店合作，並邀請建築師帶領導賞，以耐人尋味的新、舊西貢文化，以及明初外國到中國朝貢或貿易、以西貢為船泊點的歷史作為引子，利用當區收採到的泥土、幼沙、海藻、貝類海產、生產之農作物，以至街市裡賣不出的「醜陋蔬菜」等為材料，設計一系列聯乘「貢品」和推廣「醜食風潮」，為參加者設計非凡的創意旅遊新體驗。
《再思南區．社區設計》—蒲窩青少年中心（香港仔）
大大小小的漁船，進出於香港仔和鴨脷洲之間的海港；點點住宅燈火，映照在避風塘兩岸。蒲窩將承接以往在城區活動中開拓的地方營造經驗及創意資源網絡，透過船上體驗、城市觀察、社區設計等活動，引領青少年和公眾從設計視角發掘香港仔獨有的魅力，探索如何以創意及設計作啟迪，構想提升香港仔避風塘一帶的文化及消閒設施的創新方案，讓市民和遊客體驗當地漁村風貌和歷史文化。
《樂在．做＿》—樂在製造社區設計及研習所（土瓜灣）
土瓜灣看似平平無奇，工廈裡卻是卧虎藏龍，蘊含著極為豐富的文創土壤。樂在製造將承接往年在城區活動中開拓的文創社區資源網絡，進一步鞏固由下而上的力量，探索土瓜灣能否承傳過往輝煌半世紀的香港輕工業歷史，進而轉型成為具規模之「創意生產集群」的可能性。各創意單位將連結青年和當區小店，共同創作社區文創小誌、為舊物注入新生命、並運用木料為多家小店製作一系列生活設計用品，透過市集和展覽展示創作成果。
Sensory Symphony – openground (Sham Shui Po)
‘Sham Shui Po Material Map’ 3.0 will be produced – undoubtedly materials are always the starting point and inspiration for designers. Continuing the past two years’ experimentations with Sham Shui Po’s most commonly found materials, the Material Map now expands to cover a larger network of local shops. Observations of a city are mostly recorded using visual elements. Yet, the experience of the present moment is also composed of sensations. Designers and the public will design musical instruments using electronic parts and materials found in Sham Shui Po, turning the everyday sensory into beautiful symphonies. The project will explore new possibilities for materials and boost the district’s micro economy.
Cheongsam Rhapsody. A Story of Sham Shui Po Fashion – FashionClinic by T and Wontonmeen (Sham Shui Po)
One day, a scrap dealer sent over a stack of leather storage boxes and wooden suitcases, which were filled with piles of Cheongsam and old things from the 1920s to the 1960s. The collection’s tailoring, buttons and fabrics record a lady’s life stories. Led by designers, the public will dive into the past and reflect on the value of ‘sustainable design’ through appreciation of Cheongsam and fabric design. The project will also explore the role of ‘sustainable design’ for recycling, encouraging everyone to embrace the heritage in today’s modern world.
Gaming Out – Milk Design and Kennifstudio (Sham Shui Po)
When faced with the impossible challenge of creating space, how can we break the cookie-cutter mould to reshape a community? Under the theme of ‘play’, designers will lead the public to come up with new ‘street game’ ideas and ‘human-centred’ public space innovative solutions with design thinking. Through reimagining the use of public open spaces and everyday objects, the project will encourage the public to embrace innovative ideas, and ultimately solve various problems related to space, enhancing wellbeing in the neighbourhood through play.
Play Out of the Box – Anewtoys (Sham Shui Po)
Our toys accompany us through the trials and tribulations of growing up, until the day comes when they are left behind and forgotten. While some toys manage to find new homes, most end up in landfills that only add to the growing environmental issue. Through upcycling and resource sharing, designers and the public will extend the life of unwanted toys with creativity. Allowing children from grassroot families to enjoy their own toys, the project aims to connect with the community with design. It will also encourage more sustainable patterns of consumption, and promote circular economy and sustainability among the next generation.
The Beautiful Pages - project G_IJ_ (Sham Shui Po)
Beautiful picture books can always warm our heart and heal our soul. Learning about the creative ideas of a series of community picture books created by designers, the participating students and the public will develop a sense of empathy and be equipped with human-centred problem-solving skills. They will also improve interpersonal interactions and appreciate the community through a design and cultural perspective.
Walkable Workable Fashion – Walk DVRC (Sham Shui Po and Central)
To redesign the infrastructure of a high-density city like Hong Kong – ever-changing between the old and the new and woven with a compact transportation network – is no easy task. But with just some reverse thinking, including seeing urban and fashion design proposals in a new light, even tradition can be broken. By exploring innovative and new materials to redesign the daily uniform of white-collar workers and promoting walking as a sustainable mode of transport, the project leaves behind a positive impact on urban mobility and can even reduce our carbon footprint.
InNovAction Tsuen Wan - HKFYG Tsuen Wan Youth S.P.O.T. (Tsuen Wan)
Sports is beneficial to our physical and mental health, and it can even empower our community. From the designer’s point of view, the premise of sports – from the venue to the equipment, the outfits and even the visual branding of large sporting games – is filled with endless ingenuity of design. With the placemaking experience and creative resource network acquired from its previous participation in CityProg, HKFYG Tsuen Wan Youth S.P.O.T. collaborates with designers and leads a group of youngsters to equip the participating public with sports design knowledge and promote a healthy lifestyle in a creative way.
Tour Around Sai Kung – Mode of Design Alliance and Bottoms Up Communication Limited (Sai Kung)
Here’s the ultimate guide to Sai Kung, ‘the back garden of Hong Kong’. Mode of Design Alliance lines up designers and creative talent with local shops, and invites architects to host guided tours around the old and new cultures of Sai Kung. Participants will uncover the most creative local travel experience in the neighbourhood – discover a bunch of products made from local materials including soil and sand, seaweed, shellfish and locally-grown plants, and try out the delicious ‘ugly food’ feast!
Reimagine the South – The Warehouse Teenage Club (Aberdeen)
The Southern District is rooted as a fishing community. With the placemaking experience and creative resource network acquired from its previous participation in CityProg, The Warehouse will lead the youth and the public to explore the Southern District from a design perspective through houseboat experience, city observation, community design and other activities. Participants will come up with innovative ways to upgrade the cultural and leisure facilities around the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, allowing the public and tourists to learn more about the district’s history and culture.
CREATION TO EMERGE – Making on Loft (To Kwa Wan)
To Kwa Wan, an old urban district, has cultivated a vibrant cultural and creative ecosystem over the years. With the cultural and creative resource network acquired from its previous participation in CityProg, Making on Loft will continue to take a bottom-up approach to empower and connect with the creative units in this potential ‘design and creative maker cluster’. The project will also invite the youth to design zines documenting the district’s creative and cultural landscape, instill new purpose into old objects, and design everyday necessities with wood for different local shops. A series of creative works will be showcased at a bazaar cum exhibition.
