"Toy Rescue" was the topic of the School Outreach Junior Primary. Led by Littleurbanmountain Design, the teaching team guided students to understand the causes and impacts of garbage pollution, and through learning about toy recycling, they gained insights into the recycling process and its limitations. Students worked in groups of six to design and created mobile recycling carts. After the course ends, they promoted toy recycling within the school or utilise the carts for other social activities.
Empathize: students were introduced to the problem of over-consumption and potential waste crisis of the future. Students were then given a pre-determined user’s profile to understand the needs and carry out a basic user’s analysis
Define: Students designed demo carts according the five judging criteria: structural stability, mobility, functionality, user’s needs and aesthetic
Ideate: With better understanding on the user’s needs and design elements, students used basic materials to try and conceptualise a sketch model of an upcycling station design in 3D
Prototype: Led by the tutor, student worked together to create a 1:1 prototype of the upcycling station and installed the recycled objects on the cart.
Testing and Presentation: Students tested the stability, joinery and functionality of the cart. At the end, they presented their models to their peers and parents and explain the thinking behind the creation.
Participating School: (In Alphabetical order)
Alliance Primary School, Whampoa
Cho Yiu Catholic Primary School
Ma On Shan Methodist Primary School
TWGHs Wong See Sum Primary School
The teaching team led by Littleurbanmountain is comprised of multi-disciplinary local creatives, including architects, designers, makers/craftsmen and drama educators. The team will guide students in experiencing the process of design thinking through the creative workshop.
Littleurbanmountain is a collaborative platform that focuses on architecture, interior design and art in Hong Kong. Founded by architect Bong Yeung and theatre artist Lai Sim Fong in 2017, Littleurbanmountain is keen on exploring the relationship between architecture and human condition. Started by working on projects related to sustainable design and social architecture, the team now also creates art installations and participates in community, architectural and interior design projects.
The School Outreach (Senior Primary), under the guidance of AaaM Architects, the course titled "Community Reconnection Vlog" revolved around children independently seeking enjoyable communities. Students were given the opportunity to document their surroundings using portable mobile phones or imaging tools. They took charge of the shooting and editing methods to share their unique perspectives, fostering curiosity, empathy, self-confidence, and the ability to explore the community and utilise media.
Empathize: Students were introduced to the concept of “Empathy”. They learnt different shooting techniques, including the usage of devices, camera movement and editing software.
Define: Students discussed in groups and planned their own routes before exploring the community with their cameras.
Ideate: Students designed their video content, storylines, interview questions and games to interact with different populations within their community.
Prototype: Students took up different roles and worked as a shooting team to conduct interviews with others. They also designed and produced their own shooting props. After organizing all the footage, they started their editing progress.
Testing and Presentation: Students reviewed their draft cut and kept working on further editing to improve the video content. At the end, they presented their models to their peers and parents and explained the thinking behind the creation.
Participating School: (In Alphabetical order)
Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Primary School
HKMLC Ming Tao Primary School
The Endeavourers Leung Lee Sau Yu Memorial Primary School
TWGHs Tang Shiu Kin Primary School
AaaM (Architecture as a Medium) Architects believes in architecture’s power as a medium. Through architecture, space installations, words, curating exhibitions and design workshops, they promote architecture and design culture. In addition to design-related projects, AaaM is also experienced in conducting educational and public interactive workshops.
Participating School: (In Alphabetical order)
Alliance Primary School, Whampoa
Cho Yiu Catholic Primary School
Ma On Shan Methodist Primary School
TWGHs Wong See Sum Primary School
