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HKRITA – “Threads of Tomorrow: Textile Innovations and Industrial Opportunities” Seminar

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The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) will organize a seminar entitled “Threads of Tomorrow: Textile Innovations and Industrial Opportunities” on 17 Oct 2024.
Discover the latest advancements in textile technology and learn how to turn innovations into tangible business success at the special seminar, hosted by HKRITA.
Threads of Tomorrow: Textile Innovations and Industrial Opportunities
Date: 17 Oct 2024 (Thu)
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (HKT)
Location: Multi-Function Rooms 2 & 3, 2/F, 17W, Hong Kong Science Park
Language: English
For enquiry, please email event@hkrita.com

Knitwear Innovation and Design Society – “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” Finalists’ Exhibition & Grand Final Fashion Show @ CENTRESTAGE 2024

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Knitwear Innovation and Design Society (KIDS) organized the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” to provide a platform for young knitwear designers to develop their talents. The “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” will have a Finalists’ Exhibition from 4 to 7 September and a Grand Final Fashion Show on 6 September at CENTRESTAGE 2024, showing Knitwear Design Collections from Hong Kong & Greater Bay Area. All these knitwear outfits are designed by the 9 FINALISTS of the ‘Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024’. This fashion show will be the Finals of the ‘Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024,’ and you will witness the Announcement of the Winners of the Contest in the show.

Finalists’ Exhibition
Exhibition Date: 4 – 7 September 2024
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (closes at 6 p.m. on 7 Sep)
Venue: Hall 3D, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)
Booth No.: 3D-C08
Fee: Free of charge
Details and Registration: https://contest.hkkids.org/en/my_events/hk-exhibition/
Remarks: please register online before 2 Sep

Grand Final Fashion Show
Date: 6 September 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Reception starts at 6 p.m.)
Venue: Hall 3C, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)
Fee: Free of charge
Detail and Registration: https://contest.hkkids.org/en/my_events/hk-fashion-show/
Remarks: please register online before 30 Aug

For inquiries, please contact the Contest Secretariat – CITA, Ms. Esther Wu (Tel: (852) 2263 6313 / email: contest@hkkids.org).

HKDC – Design Spectrum: ‘Pass The Baton Design Fest’

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Design Spectrum will present the ‘Pass The Baton Design Fest’ from 10 to 11 August 2024, providing a series of workshops and design appreciation experiences, which includes designer’s sharing, casual lettering experience, tea tasting, custom-made perfume bar, paper craft experience, and VR drawing. Join us to explore the value of ‘inheritance’ and spark your imagination about ways to ‘inheritance’!

Date & Time: 2024.08.10 – 2024.08.11
Venue: Unit A, 7/F, D2 Place ONE, 9 Cheung Yee Street, Lai Chi Kok
Fee: Free of charges
Online Enrollment: https://www.designspectrum.hk/activities/pass-the-baton-design-fest/

For details, please visit Design Spectrum official website.

For inquiries, please email info@designspectrum.hk or call 3793-8479.

Announcement on HKITA Committee Members (2024/25)

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12 Jun 2024

HKITA has formed the Committee Members for the year of 2024/25 with effect from 12 July 2024 as described below:

Prof. Kan Chi Wai (Chairman)
Mr. Spike Ngai (Vice Chairman & Coordinator of Membership Committee)
Ms. Man Lau (Hon. Secretary)
Mr. Steven Leung (Hon. Treasurer)
Ms. Alice Chu (Coordinator of Education Committee)
Dr. Eddie Chan (Committee Member)
Mr. Kelvin Cheuk (Committee Member)
Dr. Fan Di (Committee Member)
Ms. Elita Lam (Committee Member)
Dr. Magnum Lam (Committee Member)
Dr. Tracy Mok (Committee Member)
Mr. Yeung Wai Hon (Committee Member)
Mr. Eric Poon (Committee Member)
(in no particular order)

HKDC – Design Spectrum: Pass The Baton

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Design Spectrum will present its first exhibition in 2024, a new thematic exhibition titled ‘Pass The Baton’, from 15 May to 23 September 2024.

Divided into three parts, the exhibition aims to reveal the all-round value of things, and explore the concept of ‘inheritance’ from tangible and intangible perspectives. Part 1 of the exhibition: ‘From Passing By To Passing On’ will be launched on 15 May, acts as a prologue, offering an introduction and laying the foundations for further exploration. Part 2 of the exhibition: ‘From Process To Progress’ will continue the exploration in July, showing how design elevates a standard process to progress when it is needed. Part 3 of the exhibition: ‘From Future To Now’ will then take place in August, bringing together the preceding sections, creating a cohesive and comprehensive experience.

‘Pass The Baton’ Exhibition details:

Part 1: ‘From Passing By To Passing On’
Part 1: ‘From Passing By To Passing On’ to be launched on 15 May, features over 20 design projects from Hong Kong, the Mainland, the Netherlands, Italy, and Iceland. This part will explore the role of design in ‘Inheritance’ and show how value can be represented through design, bringing ideas on how should we respond to this global topic.
Date: 2024.05.15 (Wed) – 2024.06.30 (Sun)
Time: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Address: Unit A, 7/F, D2 Place ONE, 9 Cheung Yee Street, Lai Chi Kok
Fee: Free of charges
Online Enrollment: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/design-spectrum-pass-the-baton-exhibition-tickets-903085421807?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0dJAXFSlOf0WZXdz5DfafYlMt4mo-VyMhpBA2BDX72ik3tHQActCihE1I_aem_ATHHRbU1goe9aPuzgeaq6JKsCS04-s_zQJOmLlGNRQjG7jKKpykscctkBiNAGOAj_X0GPDtoin4pdisNF9nkggau

Part 2: ‘From Process To Progress’
Date: 2024.07.05 (Fri) – 2024.08.14 (Wed)
Address: Unit A, 7/F, D2 Place ONE, 9 Cheung Yee Street, Lai Chi Kok
Admission details to be announced

Part 3: ‘From Future To Now’
Details to be announced

For details, please visit Design Spectrum official website.

For inquiry, please email to info@designspectrum.hk or call 3793-8479.

Knitwear Innovation and Design Society – “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” Finalists’ Show & Finalists’ Exhibition @ Shenzhen Fashion Week AW2024

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Knitwear Innovation and Design Society (KIDS) organized the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” to provide a platform for young knitwear designers to develop their talents. The “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” will showcase finalists’ Knitwear Collections at “Shenzhen Fashion Week AW2024” scheduled on 13 – 21 April at OCT Harbour in Shenzhen. There will be a “Finalists’ Show” on 20 April and “Finalists’ Exhibition” on 13 – 21 April. In this event, you will see Knitwear Design Collections from Hong Kong & Greater Bay Area. All these knitwear outfits are designed by the FINALISTS of the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024”. Come visit at Shenzhen Fashion Week AW2024!

Finalists’ Show
Date: 20 April 2024
Time: 12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Reception starts at 12:15 p.m.)
Venue:Hall A, Creative Exhibition Square
OCT Harbour, Nanshan District, SHENZHEN
(10 min walk from Metro Line 9 Shenzhen Bay Park Station Exit E)
Fee: Free of charge
Detail and Registration: https://contest.hkkids.org/en/my_events/sz-fashion-show/

Finalists’ Exhibition
Exhibition Date: 13 – 21 April 2024
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Venue: O’Plaza Shopping Center (near Gate 4)
OCT Harbour, Nanshan District, SHENZHEN
(10 min walk form Metro Line 9 Shenzhen Bay Park Station Exit E)
Fee: FREE entry with Admission QR Code
Details and Registration: https://contest.hkkids.org/en/my_events/sz-exhibition/

For inquiry, please contact the Contest Secretariat – CITA, Mr. Jacky Cheng (Tel: (852) 2263 6313 / email: contest@hkkids.org).

Knitwear Innovation and Design Society – “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” Seminar on “Together We Knit the Future Fashion”

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Knitwear Innovation and Design Society (KIDS) organized the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” to provide a platform for young knitwear designers to develop their talents. The “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” will hold a free seminar “Together We Knit the Future Fashion” on 15 Mar 2024. This seminar aims to let fashion designers and industry professionals understand new technologies of knitwear and market information of the fashion industry.

The seminar invited Ms. Jessica Lee from UNIFi3D, Ms. Marianne McLean-Atkins (Knitwear Designer), Mr. Harry Lui from Smark Global and Mr. Stanley Kwok from KnitWarm to be the guest speakers and they will share us their experiences and insights on virtual fashion, sustainable knitwear design, tips on operation of fashion e-shop and knitwear innovation.

Seminar: Together We Knit the Future Fashion
Date: 15 March 2024 (Friday)
Time: 14:30 – 17:30
Venue: Exhibition Hall, 2/F, CITA Building, 63 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay
Language: Cantonese & English
Fee: Free of Charge
Details and Registation: https://contest.hkkids.org/en/my_events/seminar-iii/

For inquiry, please contact the Contest Secretariat – CITA, Mr. Jacky Cheng (Tel: (852) 2263 6313 / email: contest@hkkids.org).

HKDI Gallery – Design exhibitions “Ma Yansong: Landscapes in Motion” and “ITALY: A New Collective Landscape”

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HKDI Gallery organized the dual design exhibitions “Ma Yansong: Landscapes in Motion” and “ITALY: A New Collective Landscape” open now! Visit HKDI Gallery for an inspiring look at what’s next in the world of design.

 

Both exhibitions bridge design’s future, while exploring where it stands today. In “Ma Yansong: Landscapes in Motion” one of China’s most influential architects displays his most pioneering projects across the globe and unveils an exclusive site-specific work that provides a window into his forward-looking creative philosophy. “ITALY: A New Collective Landscape” gathers young Italian designers to tackle the global moment through design in our everyday lives, coming together to posit an aspirational model for society.

 

Join us at HKDI Gallery for enlightening public engagement programmes likes workshops and guided tours that lead guests deeper into the world of pioneering design and architecture. Stay tuned, more details will be announced soon! Click here to learn more: https://www.hkdi.edu.hk/en/hkdi_gallery/

 

“Ma Yansong: Landscapes in Motion”
Date｜19.1.2024 – 7.4.2024

 

“ITALY: A New Collective Landscape”
Date｜19.1.2024 – 19.5.2024

 

Opening Hours｜10:00 – 20:00（Closed on Tuesdays）

Venue｜HKDI（Tiu Keng Leng MTR Station Exit A2）

Free Admission

 

For enquiry, please contact HKDI Gallery at 3928 2566 / email: hkdi-gallery@vtc.edu.hk

The Guangdong Textile Engineering Society, the Guangdong Institution of Engineers, and HKITA – Certification Ceremony of Guangdong- Hong Kong Mutual Recognition of Engineer Competency Evaluation

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2024-01-29

 

In order to strengthen the exchange and integration of textile engineering and technical personnel in Guangdong Province and Hong Kong, promote the mutual recognition of the ability evaluation of engineers in the Greater Bay Area, and promote the flow of talents and collaborative innovation and development in the Greater Bay Area. HKITA cooperates with the Guangdong Textile Engineering Society, the Guangdong Institution of Engineers in carrying out the mutual recognition of the competence evaluation of textile engineers in Guangdong and Hong Kong.

 

On 29 Jan 2024, the Guangdong Textile Engineering Society, the Guangdong Institution of Engineers, and HKITA held a certification ceremony for the first batch of Guangdong and Hong Kong engineers in the textile field in Qingyuan, Guangdong. HKITA Chairman Prof. Kan Chi Wai attended this ceremony and presented certificates to the first batch of engineers certified by Hong Kong in the textile field.

 

Please click here to read the News and learn more about the ceremony.

Clothing Industry Training Authority – Diploma Programme (CEF course)

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Clothing Industry Training Authority is organizing the Diploma Programmes: Diploma in Fashion Creation Technology and Diploma in Fashion Product Development. These courses are designed for those who intend to develop in the apparel industry, the purpose is to enable students to understand the operation and process from design to finish product, so as to master various abilities as the cornerstone of entering the clothing industry or creating their brand.

 

【Diploma in Fashion Creation Technology】

The programme equips students with technical competence in fashion clothing creation (cut and sewn). Students will learn about the technical knowledge in the area of textile materials, pattern design and clothing production.

Details: https://www.cita.org.hk/en/student/part-time-programmes/diploma-in-fashion-creation-technology/?fbclid=IwAR2lQx9jeVR_a0IlpUWcRbEsdAthcQ60PDFLIBwfBQlDCF5mJm6Pv5osXO8

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund.

 

【Diploma in Fashion Product Development】

The programme equips students with competence in developing fashion products that are commercially and technical viable. Students will learn the latest knowledge and skills in the area of textile materials, fashion design, pattern design, clothing production and computer application.

Details: https://www.cita.org.hk/en/student/part-time-programmes/diploma-in-fashion-product-development/?fbclid=IwAR1TYu1dY4gKE6g1n4rAkbsF0KwWzLhKPpI04kYxLHLH9lxxH09tS4aBklo

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund.

 

Application Deadline: 19 February 2024

 

For enquiry, please contact Ms. Lai / Ms. Yuen (Tel: 2263 6300 / email: acad-adm@cita.org.hk)