Neon Nights Primary Function: Avanoa mo le Faatonu o Faleaoga Faatauga by Hong Kong Trade Development Council is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Ario in Mamanu Fa'alavelave Competition Category.
ArioFa'alavelave· 2021
Neon Nights Primary Function: Avanoa mo le Faatonu o Faleaoga Faatauga
by Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Client: Hong Kong Trade Development Council
A' Design Award Ario Winner in Fa'alavelave Category
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About Neon Nights Primary Function: Avanoa mo le Faatonu o Faleaoga Faatauga
Neon Nights o se mamanu faalapotopotoga na fatuina mo se faleaoga faatauga o teuga i Hong Kong. O le manatu autu e tuufaatasia ai aganuu o lanu o teuga o loo aloaia i le taimi nei ma le foliga o faailoga auala neon anamua i Hong Kong. E tolu vaega na mamanuina. O loo tu se faaaliga faafeiloai i le faitotoa autu o le nofoaga. O le ulufale o le potu faaali na maua ai se togafitiga fetaui. I totonu o le potu, o se avanoa e tele ana galuega e 300 sikuea mita e talimalo ai faaaliga o teuga, semina, ma fonotaga le aloaia. O faavaa uamea ma mamanu na tipiina, laupapa lanu ua faamalama i tua, ma faailoga sitaili neon e faatulaga ai le foliga malosi ola.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Ario
O le A' Design Award Ario na manumalo ai Neon Nights Primary Function: Avanoa mo le Faatonu o Faleaoga Faatauga, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu sili ona lelei, matagofie ma mataʻutia. O ē manumalo i le Ario o galuega susulu tele ma fatufatuaʻi e faaalia ai le poto, le taleni ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Neon Nights Primary Function: Avanoa mo le Faatonu o Faleaoga Faatauga e avea ma galuega matagofie, o se fesuiaiga mo isi, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou loloto. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Ario o se mea e iloga, ua mataʻina e aogā ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Neon Nights Primary Function: Avanoa mo le Faatonu o Faleaoga Faatauga o se mea e fiafia i ai le toatele, e fafagu ai manaʻoga, aumaia ai lagona lelei ma tupu ai le ofo.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- A thematic concept called Neon Nights was used to uplift the image of the 2019 HK Fashion Week from a sourcing fair into a marketing show. Three areas were provided, first a welcome installation at the venue main entrance, then the entry treatment of the exhibition hall. Lastly, inside of the hall a 300m2 multifunctional space dedicated for fashion shows, seminars and informal meetings activities to occurred was built.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- For the welcome installation (25m2 x 5m high) and main entry treatment, metal frames with die cut patterns and backlit 10mm thick opaque coloured twin wall sheets were used as backdrops. Along with LED signages, digital stickers biodegradable carpet and dressed mannequins complete the set. For the multifunctional space (300m2 x 5m high), the same materials and finishes for the first 2 installations were used. The main stage backdrop contained a (2m x 3.5m) LED screen.
- Tags
- Trade Fair, Hong Kong, Neon Nights, Signboards, Installation, Fashion, Exhibition, HKTDC, Show
- Production Technology
- All 3 areas, the welcome installation, the hall main entry and multifunctional space were made with metal frames with die cut patterns and backlit 10mm thick opaque coloured twin wall sheets. Neon signages made from LED light strip, digital stickers, biodegradable carpet and dressed mannequins complete the set. Inside the hall, a 300m2 multifunctional area, a 2.5m x 5m LED screen with 2 three-tiered wooden seating modules with fabric cushions were added.
- Design Challenge
- The most challenging part was finding a design concept that could transform the perception of this annual fashion trade fair into a marketing show. After being inspired by the uniqueness of Hong Kong street signboards and vintage shop fronts, a core concept began to develop. With a low budget and short onsite move in period of 3 days, a simple, refreshing and effective approach was required to make the organiser’s area different from previous designs.
- Research
- Working with the latest fashion trends forecast company, we developed a new concept by depicting elements of Hong Kong famous night time neon signboards that are still visible in old parts of the city. A modernised version was created with the prescribed fashion industry forecast colours. With a limited budget, a simple and vibrant solution was offered to uplift the image of this trade fair. Henceforth, the design concept of Neon Nights came to life.
- Inspiration
- The Neon Nights concept was inspired by Hong Kong renowned neon signboards. A modernistic interpretation was used to uplift the fair’s image. Adding to this, the latest colours trends of the fashion industry had to be integrated into our design. Bespoke metal frames with die cut patterns reminiscent of vintage shop fronts of Hong Kong interlaced with opaque colored panels and faux neon signs was used to produce a cool and vibrant aesthetic effect.
- Project Duration
- The project duration was 3 months from initial briefing to onsite completion. It was located at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai Hong Kong and the event ran for 4 days starting from the 8th - 11th of July 2019.
- Operation Flow
- The flow was important, and both the welcome installation and entry treatment was created to visually heighten the visitors first impression of the Neon Night concept. Once inside the hall, the attendees can easily locate and recognise the central multi functional space as it carries through the concept theme. The design work was a transformative contribution in uplifting the overall image of this fashion trade fair.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Hong Kong Trade Development Council, 2019
- Team Members
- Jason Cheung
Dury Chin
Eddie Chak
KK Cheung
Cherry Chan
Elite Wong - Image Credits
- Hong Kong Trade Development Council
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