Frankie Chi Chau Hang / CreateSmart Young Design Talent Special Award 2024
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"Intangible connections are often the strongest bonds. Designers should be exceptional collaborators and coordinators, driven by research and empathy. This role has allowed me to connect with people from diverse fields who inspire me, while I offer them fresh perspectives in return."
Frankie graduated in 2024 from the University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Architecture with a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Design+, as part of the programme's second cohort. Unlike traditional design or architecture training, Design+ emphasises interdisciplinary integration, enabling designers to draw insights from related fields. During his studies, Frankie explored material science and data science, which fostered an experimental spirit and helped him develop a design approach that blends aesthetics with scientific inquiry. This interdisciplinary mindset also led him to focus on solving complex problems through cross-field research.
Moved by the recent disappearance of iconic street signs in Hong Kong, Frankie’s graduation project, Retractable Signage System, reimagined street signage by integrating it into foldable canopies. This innovative solution adhered to safety regulations while preserving the signs' unique character, enriching the city’s visual culture. Currently working at a brand strategy company, Frankie successfully secured resources to further develop a new signage project aimed at simplifying production and installation, with hopes of eventually promoting it for commercial use.
Frankie aspires to pursue a master’s degree at Harvard Graduate School of Design, where the school's Design Labs will offer him the chance to collaborate with top talents from various fields, continuing his adventurous and experimental design journey.
