DX design hub to Host Launching Party on 3 December, Open to the Public from 4 December

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DX design hub conducted its soft opening on 25 October, and will be officially accessible to the public starting December 4. Hong Kong Design Centre will host a launching party on the evening of 3 December 2024 (Tuesday), welcoming HKSAR government officials and design industry representatives from Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area to introduce them to this new creative and fashion hub. The occasion will also mark the official commencement of the Hub's signature programme, the 'GBA Creative Fortnight'. This programme aims to showcase Hong Kong's prowess in creative design , and promote creative and business exchanges between Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Hub's launch will also synergise with other design programmes taking place concurrently, such as the opening of Business of Design Week 2024 Summit on 4 December, and a series of other design activities hosted by HKDC throughout the month, infusing the entire city in a celebratory atmosphere of creativity and design in December.

The Hub is located at 280 Tung Chau Street, Sham Shui Po. In the 2017 Policy Address, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government proposed new measures, and the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau recommended reserving approximately 3,600 square meters of commercial space across five floors at the redevelopment project of Tung Chau Street by the Urban Redevelopment Authority in Sham Shui Po to establish a design and fashion base., The Hub aims to inject new momentum to the local economy by striving towards three main objectives: nurture emerging design talent and fashion designers in Hong Kong; leverage Sham Shui Po's heritage as a traditional hotspot for clothing and textile wholesale and retail, and combine design, fashion, garment production and retail to create new synergies to become a focal point for design and fashion both within the district and across Hong Kong; and further the development of tourism in Sham Shui Po.

The Hub spans five levels from the ground floor to the fourth floor, with a total area of 3,600 square meters. The fourth floor will serve as headquarters for the HKDC, while the ground to third floors will be divided into different zones for hosting a wide variety of design-related activities such as seminars, exhibitions and workshops. The space aims to enhance the public's awareness of design, facilitate communication and resource sharing among the design and creative industries, and foster more creativity and collaboration opportunities for society at large. These zones include The Square, The Fashion-Pop, The Box, The Gallery, The Design Museum, The Annex, The Steps, The Lounge, The Barn and The Fashion Spotlight.

Following the official opening to the public in December, a lineup of events will be hosted at the DX Design Hub by HKDC to showcase the charm of design:

As the newest design spot in the area, the Hub will highlight Sham Shui Po as an inimitable aspect in the tapestry of Hong Kong society, with its unique heritage architecture, and its traditional role as a hotspot of fabric resources for designers. The Hub will enhance the district's existing multicultural atmosphere, attract more individual businesses to set up shop, and nurture a diverse and inclusive cultural community in the neighbourhood, fostering positive interactions and making Sham Shui Po a must-visit creative hotspot for locals and tourists alike. At the same time, the Hub will also serve as a model for traditional businesses by demonstrating how design and innovation can drive transformation, provide consumers with a novel experience, and capture new sources of revenue.

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