03 Jun 2024 Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) is dedicated to nurturing the next generation and supporting young talents in establishing their career paths. Hopewell and the Vocational Training Council (VTC) co-organized the "Hopewell Storytelling Design Competition", where participants designed murals for the back lane walls of Hopewell Centre II, using the theme of blending Wan Chai's old and new cultures. Through exquisite illustrations and vibrant colors, the students enhanced the community's streetscape and showcased the vibrant dynamism of Wan Chai.
Nearly 200 students from the Higher Diploma in Illustration Design program at the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) participated in the "Hopewell Storytelling Design Competition", which commenced in February 2024. The competition aimed to uncover the students' innovative abilities and allow them to interpret Wan Chai's rich cultural fusion through their creative and illustration skills. During the competition's process, the students visited the vicinity of Hopewell Centre II, and were encouraged to explore Wan Chai, traverse its streets and alleys to collect information, familiarize themselves with Hopewell and Hopewell Centre, and discover the district's culture and history. This enabled them to incorporate the blend of old and new cultures in their works, cultivating their observation, analysis, and illustration interpretation abilities, thereby enhancing their professional skills.
The design competition concluded successfully on June 3rd, with 21 finalist entries. The judging panel comprised Mrs. Ivy Wu Kwok Sau-ping, Hopewell's Director; Mr. Danny Fan, Mr. Stanley Kwok, Mr. Jay Lee, and Ms. Jennifer Fok from Hopewell's senior management; Ms. Ngan Shuk-yin, Senior Assistant Executive Director of VTC; and Mr. Tam Chi-hang, Associate Head of HKDI. The entries were evaluated based on creativity (40%), aesthetics (40%), storytelling and design concept (20%). After rigorous assessment, seven outstanding designs were selected as the champion, first runner-up, second runner-up, and third runner-up, receiving HK$130,000, HK$80,000, HK$50,000, and HK$26,000 in funding respectively, as well as 14 merit awards. The champion design will be adapted into a mural to add an artistic flair to the back lane of Hopewell Centre II. An award presentation ceremony will be held later.
The winning entries will be exhibited at the HKDI in early November and then relocated to Hopewell Centre II in December, allowing the public to share in the creativity and achievements of these young talents. |  |