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View Larger Image and Additional Photos of Brian LeeAbout Brian Lee : Brian Lee, studied Industrial Design at School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, is interested in questioning and exploring conceptualisation, interaction and representation of better living by means of interactive product and social innovation strategy. He attempts to blend cultural value, craftsmanship and real life’s constraints into design which aims at enabling the stakeholders who could have new value and appreciation to both the materials world, the society and the environment. Recently Brian is active in promoting design thinking and product & service system, and initiating various social innovation projects and workshops with and for local communities.
We design, so to put ourself in process of shaping meaningful form, beautiful life and interesting thoughts with others.
ORGANIZATION:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
EDUCATION:
BA(Hons) in Industrial Design; MA in Design; PhD in Design and Technologies
EXPERIENCE:
School fo Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University since 2006
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS:
2015, "Active Aging Gracefully- Pilot Design Exploration on Elderly-centered Furniture", Technologies For Smart Ageing City Exhibition, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Senior Citizen Home Safety Association/ Hong Kong.
2011, "Collective- Current Community Design Works in Hong Kong", Wan Chai Visual Archive, Wan Chai/ Hong Kong.
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
2009, "Design for Sustainable Lifestyle- sustainable product design initiatives", 2nd Riga International Young Designers Biennial ECO design, Design Information Center, Riga city exhibition hall Riga Art Space, With Benny Leong, Riga/ Latvia.
2008, "In Search of Social Innovation: Revitalizing Marginalized Wisdom- Wooden Cart Project. Inaugural Exhibition, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, With Yau Kee, Kowloon/ Hong Kong.
2006, "Better Living- Product Design Contributes", HK Design Series Exhibition IV. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, With Denise Chan, Shatin/ Hong Kong.
EVENTS:
2013, "Detour Tram: Classroom. Detour Matters- From Micortopias To Social Innovation", Detour 2013, Hong Kong Design Centre/ Hong Kong.
2013, "World of Women Workers", Oi!- Oil Street Art Space, Art Promotion Office of Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Hong Kong Government/ Hong Kong.
AWARDS:
2016, Honorable Mention, 9th International Design Award (IDA Awards) in outdoor & exercise equipment group, USA
2015, Iron A' Design Award in Street Furniture Design Award, A’ Design Award & Competition, Italy
PRESS APPEARANCES:
2010, “SPDI-Sustainable Product Design Initiative”, Green Living, Good Life section, Ming Pao Weekly, Hong Kong.
2007, “Craftsman x designer”, Ming Pao Weekly, Hong Kong.
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
2013, "Park seating furniture design in Hong Kong: a case study of inclusive design and its relation to user interaction", Include Asia, ISBN 978-1-907342-70-7.
BOOKS:
2017, "The Internet of Life: Changing Lifestyles and Sustainable Values in Fast‐developing China and India", In: Rachel Beth Egenhoefer. Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Design, Routledge; pp.263-280, ISBN: 978-1-138650-17-6.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English (Advanced), Chinese (Native)
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Adobe CC, Advanced
AutoCAD, Advanced
Autodesk Alias, Intermediate
Autodesk Maya, Intermediate
Microsoft Office, Advanced
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:
2009, Professional Member, IDSHK, Hong Kong
2014, Fellow Member, IDSHK, Hong Kong
HOBBIES:
Exploring & crafting new ideas, reading, cooking etc.
WEB SITE:
http://www.sd.polyu.edu.hk/en/meet-our-staff/brian
lee
REGISTRATION DATE:
2014-04-29 20:33:43
COUNTRY/REGION:
Hong Kong (China)
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional
Awards received by Brian Lee
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Living Inside-Out Public Park Furniture A' Design Award Winner for Street Furniture Design Category in 2014 Denise Chan & Brian Lee for Art Promotion Office, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, The Government of The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region |
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Lamb Interactive Playful Lamp Bronze A' Design Award Winner for Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Category in 2017 Brian Lee and Benny Leong for Integrated Centre On Addiction Prevention and Treatment of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals in Hong Kong |
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