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Design Dialogues

Decoding Mediation: Designing a Win-win Solution

Marketplace,G/F

Date & Time

1.12 ( Sat )14:00 - 15:30

Language

Cantonese, partly supported by English

Online Registration

Designers and businesses often encounter disputes relating to copyright, contract, licensing and sale of goods etc.. Is there an alternative way to resolve these conflicts other than long and expensive court battles?

“Decoding Mediation: Designing a Win-win Solution” will explain how mediation is able to resolve disputes effectively with greater satisfaction. It will comprise a drama on mediation, discussion by experienced mediators, and a sharing session by local designer Flora Leung on how mediation helped her to enforce her design rights.

Speaker

C.W. Ling / Yue Sze Hung, Beginla / Stephanie Cheung / Tang Cheuk Yan, Clement / Yam Cheuk Ling, Shirley / Ma So So, Josephine / Lam Wai Pan, Wilson / Nana Lui Lam Wing Kai, Isaac / May T.M. Chan / Sala Sihombing Stephanie Wong

Accredited Mediators in Hong Kong

Speaker

Flora Leung (Founding Director, Matter Matters)

Founding Director of Matter Matters; graduate of London College of Fashion, Cordwainers Accessory Design (2012), and Visual Communication, Birmingham City University (2004); one of “The Next Talents” named by Vogue in 2016.

Matter Matters is a Hong Kong-based brand, synonymous with innovative use of contrasting colours and geometric symmetry. Its design concept is influenced by Art Deco, Bauhaus and Post-modernist aesthetics from 80s Memphis. The originality and playfulness of the design of its handbags and accessories has earned wide coverage by international media such as WWD, L'Officiel, New York Times, Time Out, Vogue, Elle, Elle Décor, Nylon, Marie Claire, Now Fashion and Refinery29. Its products have been sold in Paris, London, New York and in Hong Kong at K11 Art Mall, Lane Crawford.

Organizer

Hong Kong Mediation Council

Facebook : @Hong-Kong-Mediation-Council-154673887902071
Website : http://www.hkiac.org/mediation

The Hong Kong Mediation Council is a division of The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), with mandate to promote the development and use of mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Asia.

The HKIAC is an independent non-profit institution established in Hong Kong since 1985 under Hong Kong law by businesses, professionals and the government to promote alternative dispute resolution in Asia. It is today one of the world’s leading dispute resolution organizations.

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Design Dialogues

Error 404! Busting Myths for Hong Kong’s Craftsmen!

Marketplace,G/F

Date & Time

1.12 ( Sat )19:00 - 20:00

Language

Cantonese

Online Registration

Urban myths about craftsmen:

“Good wine needs no bush. ”

“It’s impossible for a full-time craftsman to earn a living.”

Are they true or not?

Trial and Error Lab will look into the myths based on their observations of local young craftsmen and the creative industry.

Speaker

Wong Yuk Kuen (Senior Media Project Curator, Trial and Error Lab)

Organizer

Trial and Error Lab

Facebook : @trialanderrorHK
Instagram : @trialanderrorhk
Website : https://trialanderror.hk

Trial and Error Lab HK is a youth vocational development project organised by Breakthrough since 2016. The Lab encourages young people to explore possibilities for their careers and the future of our city by providing a lively coworking space, relevant trainings and other innovative events.