The course is based on design thinking, where students addressed the challenges faced by the elderly. Through studying creative movement and gerontology, they designed a jukebox that combines various tactile objects and nostalgic music to promote physical activity among the elderly and evokes their precious memories.
At the beginning of the class, students needed to empathise with the situations of the elderly through interacting with and interviewing the elderly. They were able to learn about their lives and the difficulties the elderly are facing, including physical, emotional, and cognitive needs. Then, students worked in groups to brainstorm and design a jukebox based on information gathered from interviews, aiming to address the pain points of the elderly. During the making process, students used different materials to create the jukebox and collaborated to choreograph their own dance movements. In the final class, students shared their creative outcomes and invite parents and the elderly to test the jukebox and dance together, enhancing their learning experience.
At the end of each class, the teaching team reviewed the class progress with each group to enrich the children's learning outcome.
Participating Schools (listed in alphabetical order):
．Maryknoll Convent School (Primary Section)
．Pentecostal Gin Mao Sheng Primary School
．St. Edward's Catholic 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.
