Hong Kong Polytechnic University Design Show 2026 Features Ritual Drawings and Lion Dance Robot
The Design Show 2026 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), scheduled from June 5 to August 7, showcases nearly 400 projects from both bachelor's and master's students. Noteworthy exhibits include 'Labour of Liturgy' by Chow Yan Man Shannon, featuring drawings that explore ritualistic spaces where labor transforms into spiritual dialogue. The 'Robotic Lion Dance' project by Tang Tsz Yui Michael and his team introduces a robotic lion head to enhance spatial awareness in children aged six to eight. Additionally, 'Make Seng with silent poetry' by Tse Ho Sze Natalie and Zheng Tsz Ching focuses on promoting Hong Kong Sign Language (HKSL) poetry through engaging workshops. Other highlights include 'Mine/D' by Ho Cheuk Yi Vanessa, 'Neo Architecture' by Li Wai Hin Harvey, and 'ESpot' by Tam Huen Tung Chloe. This event also celebrates the introduction of the expanded BA (Hons) Scheme in Design, featuring nine specializations.
Key facts
- PolyU Design Show runs from 5 June to 7 August 2026
- Nearly 400 student projects are featured
- Labour of Liturgy explores religious ritual through perspective drawings
- Robotic Lion Dance uses a robotic lion head for children's spatial learning
- Make Seng with silent poetry promotes HKSL poetry workshops
- First graduating cohort of expanded BA (Hons) Scheme in Design
- Projects include games, advertising, interior design, and social design
- School of Design ranked top 25 in QS World University Rankings for Art and Design
Entities
Artists
- Chow Yan Man Shannon
- Tang Tsz Yui Michael
- Chow Yee Man
- Harvansh Khokar Singh
- Li Junshuo
- Wang Chuhong
- Tse Ho Sze Natalie
- Zheng Tsz Ching
- Ho Cheuk Yi Vanessa
- Li Wai Hin Harvey
- Tam Huen Tung Chloe
- Chan Wing Ling Nicole
- Chan Chun Wang Bonar
- Lam Carlo
- Lam Pan
- Pong Sze Ning
- Su Ka Yiu
- Yeung Yeung Alvis
- Zhang Danyi
- Chen Yingwen Iris
- Guo Xiang
- Zhang Jiayang Jake
- Zhang Mingzhi
- Ma Jiayin
- Li Yutong
- Yu Wenlong Steven
- Chan Kam Fai
- Marc Chataigner
- Jacky Chou
- Rhys Jones
- Martin Lau
- Sky Lo
- Hossein Najafi
- Jae Oh
- Jaden Park
- Charis Poon
- Kc Tsang
- Gilles Vanderstocken
- Stephen J Wang
- Jonathan Yu
- Chow Suet Ching Sherry
- Sin Ki Lok Keanu
- Chan Lok Yan Ada
- Siu Yat Long Ron
- Cho Ka Yan Dorothy
- Wong Ngo Fung Elvis
- Huang Liusen Louis
- Song Zhixin Jessie
- Xie Xiwen
- Yang Siqi
- Yuan Jingyi
- Luo Yuyao Aimee
- Yang Yi
- Zhang Wu Ainsley
- Zhao Yulin Jul
- Lai Wai Shan Wincy
- Yu Rui
- Su Yuting
- Li Kelin
- Fan Shuyu
- Qu Sichen Fiona
- Zhao Yuxi
- Mao Xin
- Lo Wai Yiu
- Kwok Ching Laam Miffy
- Leung Cheuk Lam
- Chan Wing Yin
- Po Sin Man
- Chiu Hiu Man
- Ho Nga Suet Julytha
- Lee Ngai Man
- Lin Kai Yin
- Wang Pak Hei
- Chan Wing Lin
- Cheng Ruoyan
- Hu Ching Yin
- Norah Maria Hylton
- Lui Lok Yiu
- Lui Wing Chi
- Ailene Khate Mediavillo Malodrigo
- Wong Miu Lam
- Katrina Binate
- Fung Yan Yi
- Ng Shuk Yan
- Ngai Wai Ying
- Tse Yi Lam
- Ching Yik Han
- Ho Sze Kei
Institutions
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- PolyU School of Design
- Dezeen
- Goethe-Institute
- German Consulate General
- Kyotamba Innovation Lab Inc.
- Kyotamba town government
- SF Express
Locations
- Hong Kong
- China
- Peng Chau
- Kyotamba
- Japan
- Germany