FUJIFILM Business Innovation Hong Kong Announces Results of “Made in Hong Kong: A Spark of Imagination” Design Competition

To align with the competition's theme, FUJIFILM BI HK has invited Mr. Felix Ip, a renowned local artist known for his internationally acclaimed comic series “Hong Kong Machines” to design the theme art and serve as one of the judges for the competition. The judging panel, consisting of prominent figures from the industry and academia, including Ms. Noletta Chiu, Executive Director and Co-founder of Medialink Group Limited, Ms. Laura Cavanna, Lecturer in the Department of Art and Design of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Ms. Cherine Wong, Project Manager and Lecturer in the Department of Visual Communication of The Hong Kong Design Institute, Mr. Leo Chan, College Lecturer and Programme Manager of The HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE), and Mr. Raphael Wong, Art Director of FUJIFILM BI HK.

FUJIFILM BI HK announced its 2^nd Tertiary Student Design Competition 2023 has come to a successful end. Themed “Made in Hong Kong: A Spark of Imagination” this year, Mr. Felix Ip, a renowned local artist known for his internationally acclaimed comic series “Hong Kong Machines”, is invited to design the theme art.

FUJIFILM BI HK hosted the award ceremony today to recognize and applaud the extraordinary creativity exhibited by the participating students. Representatives of the judging panel were also invited to attend the event and provide valuable feedback to the students.

(From left) Mr. Calvin Chung, Section Head of Graphic Communication of FUJIFILM BI HK, Dr. Rochelle Yang, Associate Programme Director & Assistant Professor in Department of Art and Design of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Ms. Cherine Wong, Project Manager and Lecturer in the Department of Visual Communication of The Hong Kong Design Institute, Ms. Vicky Siu, Licensing Manager of Medialink Group Limited, Mr. Leo Chan, College Lecturer and Programme Manager of The HKU SPACE, Mr. Raphael Wong, Art Director and Mr. Simon Ha, Section Head (Acting), Marketing Communication & Business Development of FUJIFILM BI HK, attended the award ceremony of the 2^nd FUJIFILM BI Design Competition.

The participants competed in two categories – “Product Packaging Design” and “Product Poster Design”. A panel of experienced graphic communication experts shortlisted 16 students from all the entries for in-person interviews. During the judging process, the entries were evaluated based on criteria such as creativity & innovation, technique & color application, aesthetics, relevance, story idea, and sustainability. The competition resulted in one Champion and three Merit Award winners from each category, as well as one Popularity Award winner across categories voted by fellow students.

The two Champions were awarded to SZETO Wing Yu from The HKU SPACE in the Product Packaging Design category, and WONG Pak Him from The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong in the Product Poster Design category, respectively. Additionally, CHAN Tsoi Ying from The HKU SPACE received both the Popularity Award and the Merit Award in Product Packaging Design. (Please refer to the appendix for full list of winners.)

Champion of Product Packaging Design Category: SZETO Wing Yu (HKU SPACE)	Champion of Product Poster Design Category: WONG Pak Him (Hang Seng University of Hong Kong)

Mr. Alan Chan, Senior Director at FUJIFILM Business Innovation Hong Kong said, “At FUJIFILM BI HK, we are committed to promoting industry development, and nurturing talents is a crucial aspect of this mission. We are delighted to have received a multitude of high-quality entries this year and would like to express our gratitude to the judging panel for generously dedicating their valuable time despite their busy schedules. The competition, centered around the theme of nostalgic Hong Kong, required students to print their designs using FUJIFILM BI HK 's Revoria™ Press PC1120 digital printing system. This advanced system goes beyond the traditional CMYK four colors, offering additional special color toners including gold, silver, clear, white, and neon pink. This wider color palette allows designers to unleash their creativity, presenting their innovative ideas in a more refined manner while revitalizing and preserving Hong Kong's collective memories.”

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