Kin Wai Michael Siu

he Public Design Lab was established in May 2007 with a mission to promote public design in order to serve new and changing urban needs.

Objectives

Promote and develop public design;
Advocate and develop FlexiDesign;
Advocate and develop an all-round approach in public design;
Advocate and develop inclusive public design;
Promote d*hk® (i.e. Designed in, by and for Hong Kong);
Promote and develop sustainable public environments, facilities and street furniture;
Respect, consider and serve the needs and preferences of the deprived, persons with disabilities and persons with special needs;
Promote design collaboration with government departments, NGOs, academic and research institutions, and professional bodies at policy, implementation and management levels;
Provide professional consultancy on public design;
Promote interdisciplinary research on public design; and
Nurture designers with creativity, and cultural and social awareness in public design.