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PolyU Design
Impact Report 2023

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How can design leadership drive organisational transformation and boundaryless collaboration?

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Leadership

How can design leadership drive organisational transformation and boundaryless collaboration?
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In what ways can design education be leveraged to drive sustainable practices within communities?

How do we leverage public exhibitions and showcases as transformative experiences for design students?

How do PolyU Design’s methods cultivate design capabilities, as shown by students’ innovative projects and competition success?

Could student ambassadorship be a valuable learning experience beyond their coursework?

What approaches have been effective in integrating international exposure into design curricula?

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Teaching & Learning

What approaches have been effective in integrating international exposure into design curricula?
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Could student ambassadorship be a valuable learning experience beyond their coursework?
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How do PolyU Design’s methods cultivate design capabilities, as shown by students' innovative projects and competition success?
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How do we leverage public exhibitions and showcases as transformative experiences for design students?
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In what ways can design education be leveraged to drive sustainable practices within communities?
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How should design education evolve to manage complexity and drive value creation in the face of rapid technological advancements?

How can programme development strategies balance foundational learning and specialisation to foster innovation and relevance in evolving design education landscapes?

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Programmes

How can programme development strategies balance foundational learning and specialization to foster innovation and relevance in evolving design education landscapes?
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How should design education evolve to manage complexity and drive value creation in the face of rapid technological advancements in AI and multimedia?
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How can the successful defense of theses by 11 PhD students in 2023 inform and shape the future of design?

How does a brand identity encompassing diverse research areas reflect evolving societal needs?”

How does the transformation of neon signs and typography in Hong Kong mirror societal and cultural changes within the city?

How does design innovation in traffic systems attract research funding?

How will a PolyU-NVIDIA collaboration influence future creative collaborations in the art-tech sector?

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Research

How will a PolyU-NVIDIA collaboration influence future creative collaborations in the art-tech sector?
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How does design innovation in traffic systems attract research funding?
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How does the transformation of neon signs and typography in Hong Kong mirror societal and cultural changes within the city?
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How does a brand identity encompassing diverse research areas reflect evolving societal needs?
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How can the successful defense of theses by 11 PhD students in 2023 inform and shape the future of design?
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How do collaborative events like hackathons contribute to innovation in specific sectors?

What long-term impacts do collaborative exhibitions and workshops have on innovation and design evolution?

How does a design incubation programme foster collaboration and creativity skills in secondary students?

What elements in education effectively nurture future design entrepreneurs?

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Knowledge Transfer

What elements in education effectively nurture future design entrepreneurs?
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How does a design incubation programme foster collaboration and creativity skills in secondary students?
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What long-term impacts do collaborative exhibitions and workshops have on innovation and design evolution?
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How do collaborative events like hackathons contribute to innovation in specific sectors?
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How does Tina Luximon’s project illustrate the potential of 3D-printing technology in achieving optimal fit and maximum usability in eyewear design?

How does Stephen Wang's award-winning work advance our understanding of IoT in managing circadian rhythms through interactive design?

How does Peter Hasdell's ‘Habibi Community Centre’ illuminate the potential of co-creative design in addressing complex humanitarian challenges?

How does Tulio Maximo’s award-winning course ‘Design meets Disabilities’ contribute to the evolution of empathy-driven design education?

How can Rennie Kan's intrapreneurial journey inform strategies for nurturing design leadership?

How can Step Cheung's success in animation competitions inspire new approaches to nurturing creative digital talents?

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Assets

How can Step Cheung’s success in animation competitions inspire new approaches to nurturing creative digital talents?
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How can Rennie Kan’s intrapreneurial journey inform strategies for nurturing design leadership?
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How does Tulio Maximo’s award-winning course ‘Design meets Disabilities' contribute to the evolution of empathy-driven design education?
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How does Peter Hasdell’s ‘Habibi Community Centre’ illuminate the potential of co-creative design in addressing complex humanitarian challenges?
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How does Stephen Wang’s award-winning work advance our understanding of IoT in managing circadian rhythms through interactive design?
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How does Tina Luximon’s project illustrate the potential of 3D-printing technology in achieving optimal fit and maximum usability in eyewear design?
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How can the entrepreneurial success of alumni in securing university seed funds inform strategies for fostering design innovation in academia?

How can the diverse achievements of alumni inform the evolution of design education and practice?

How can the success of design-driven ventures like GOGOX inform research on design’s role in shaping entrepreneurial ecosystems?

How can the design and orchestration of graduation ceremonies enhance graduates’ career motivation and engagement?

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Heritage

How can the design and orchestration of graduation ceremonies enhance graduates’ career motivation and engagement?
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How can the success of design-driven ventures like GOGOX inform research on design’s role in shaping entrepreneurial ecosystems?
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How can the diverse achievements of alumni inform the evolution of design education and practice?
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How can the entrepreneurial success of alumni in securing university seed funds inform strategies for fostering design innovation in academia?
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How can we empower communities to transform waste into sustainable, locally beneficial amenities, fostering environmental stewardship?

How can we devise a scalable, measurable strategy to transform waste into sustainable, economically viable products with local engagement?

How can interdisciplinary efforts and human-centred design in AI and autonomous mobility enhance user experience and cybersecurity effectively?

What strategies can be employed to ensure that international collaborations in design education effectively bridge cultural knowledge gaps and foster mutual growth?

How might cross-disciplinary partnerships be structured to maximize innovation and economic value within the global creative industries?

What mechanisms enable industry-academia design partnerships to consistently yield innovative startups that thrive in competitive global markets?

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Collaboration

What mechanisms enable industry-academia design partnerships to consistently yield innovative startups that thrive in competitive global markets?
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How might cross-disciplinary partnerships be structured to maximize innovation and economic value within the global creative industries?
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What strategies can be employed to ensure that international collaborations in design education effectively bridge cultural knowledge gaps and foster mutual growth?
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How can interdisciplinary efforts and human-centred design in AI and autonomous mobility enhance user experience and cybersecurity effectively?
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How can we devise a scalable, measurable strategy to transform waste into sustainable, economically viable products with local engagement?
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How can we empower communities to transform waste into sustainable, locally beneficial amenities, fostering environmental stewardship?
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