“SoInno Action Projects” — innovative ideas generated at “One from Hundred Thousand” will be developed into designs or prototypes in collaboration with non-governmental organisations, professional bodies and academia.
Silver Age Startups
Meeting with Senior Entrepreneurs episode 5: Daughter and the “Tailor-Made by Siu Lan”: Be mother’s talent-spotter
02 Jun, 2021
Interview with Vangi, Siu Lan’s daughter. A business opportunity discovered by accident Siu Lan is Vangi’s mother. She got... Read More
Empathising with elderly in workplace
The Design Project of the Socially Inclusive Waste Management Hub
30 May, 2021
Many cleaners in Hong Kong are grass-root elderly people, who are often deprived of wages and benefits and work in adverse working... Read More
Silver Age Startups
Meeting with Senior Entrepreneurs episode 3: Creating a career to promote environmental protection through an encounter with earthworms
19 May, 2021
This is the story of a Guru in Eco Friendly Handcraft, Ms Cat Ching. Winner of Green Entrepreneurship Ms Cat Ching started her first... Read More
Silver Age Startups
Meeting with Senior Entrepreneurs episode 2: New life after retirement; craftsmanship inheritance
12 May, 2021
This is the story of the Founder of “Umbrella Reborn”, Mr Joseph Kam. Aspiration of setting up entrepreneurship: sharing... Read More
Silver Age Startups
Meeting with Senior Entrepreneurs episode 1: Create entrepreneurship after retirement; giving back to the community
05 May, 2021
This is the story of the senior entrepreneur, Ms Kit Chan, the Founder of her company, Simple Swallow Meal Limited. Aspiration of... Read More
Intergenerational Play Space
Intergenerational Play Space: Kowloon Park Fitness Trail
30 Jun, 2020
About the Site | Community Engagement | Design Considerations | Participatory Co-design Process | Intergenerational... Read More
Transitional Social Housing – Deliver with Expediency & Decency
Project Planning Workshop for Transitional Social Housing
10 Jun, 2020
Organised by Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation with Transport and Housing Bureau, Construction Industry Council and The... Read More
Intergenerational Play Space
Intergenerational Play Space Design Competition | Prosperous Garden
15 May, 2020
SEE THE WINNING DESIGNS | Competition Details | About the Site | Design Considerations | Resources Download | FAQ |... Read More
Empathising with elderly in workplace
“The Age-Friendly Community Kitchen”
01 May, 2020
As the population ages and life expectancy increase, the Hong Kong workforce is also ageing. Not only older citizens are concerned... Read More
Empathising with elderly in workplace
Co-designing Iron Trolley for Cardboards Recycling
11 Dec, 2019
Many grassroots elders in Hong Kong are engaged in waste picking for meagre income in order to survival in the community. They make... Read More
Transitional Social Housing
Transitional Social Housing Action Project 3 — Ma Wan Old Village
20 Mar, 2019
Technical Challenges No Emergency Vehicle Access (EVA) Restricted connectivity due to restriction from Tsing Ma Bridge and limited... Read More
Transitional Social Housing
Transitional Social Housing Action Project 1 — Intersection of Tung Chau Street and Yen Chow Street West, Sham Shui Po
20 Mar, 2019
Technical Challenges Short term tenancy sites Traffic noise from the West Kowloon Corridor The underground drainage... Read More
Transitional Social Housing
Transitional Social Housing Action Project 2 — Former SKH Stanley Village Primary School, 5 Carmel Road, Stanley
20 Mar, 2019
Technical Challenges Traffic noise from Carmel Road Engineering and cost implications from the surrounding slopes No direct road... Read More
