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ICY is THE BEST
ICY is THE BEST — ice pops represent a taste of happiness in Hong Kong, whether as an after-school snack for students or a refreshing treat to beat the summer heat.
This design project utilises ice pops as a means not only to spark curiosity and engagement but also to explore the possibilities fueled by new technologies. By combining new technology and craftsmanship driven by thoughtful design, we are expanding the potential of our beautiful future. Through this process, the ice pops become our cultural medium that showcases the distinctiveness of Hong Kong with a twist of nostalgia while creating excitement for what lies ahead.
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KENNIFSTUDIO
KENNIFSTUDIO is a Hong Kong-based design studio.
The studio sees design as a process of exploring new things. They break traditional frameworks by exploring the relationship between objects and new design concepts. KENNIFSTUDIO offers various design services, including brand strategy, visual design, product design, furniture design, participatory design, art installation design, community design, and design education. They have participated in various international design activities, such as Guangzhou Design Exhibition 2023, Milan Superstudio Show 2022, the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair 2019, London Design Fair 2019, and Think Business, Think Hong Kong 2023 at the Carrousel du Louvre, Paris.
Apart from commercial design, KENNIFSTUDIO integrates design into our community, creating more human-centric works, and raising awareness for current social needs through education and public engagement in the design process.
D-OLOGY
D-OLOGY (combining ‘design’ and ‘logy’ which means ‘study of’) is chief designer Derek Fung’s spin-off lab, dedicated to the exploration and application of design towards the realisation of ideas into space and form. He is also the co-founder and design director of Liminal Collection.
Hailing from Hong Kong, Derek studied in Australia and graduated from UNSW Sydney with a Bachelor of Industrial Design (Hons) degree. Shortly after, he had won the Commercial Furniture Industry Association of Australia’s (CFIAA) National Furniture Design Competition, which led to a series of placements at Steelcase Furniture’s Treehouse Studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan; IDEO in Palo Alto, California; and Wilkhahn Furniture’s independent design studio Wiege in Bad Munder, Germany.
Upon his return to Hong Kong, Derek established his design company, Article8 Ltd, primarily focusing on interior design projects. Since then, he has re-engaged in product development, including furniture designs exhibited at Shenzhen Design Week 2014-2016, the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair 2019, and London Design Fair 2019.
