Since May 2018, PMQ Creative Voice has been organising a series of dialogues to gather creatives from all walks of life. Together, we hope to discover good design, discuss latest insights and strengthen connections amongst the design and creative community.

In 2025, PMQ Creative Voice is partnering with Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival to host its first dialogue of the year – where the festival’s curator and participating artist will share stories and invite you on a journey to explore humanity, design and nature. Experience the fascinating encounters and connections are happening across the Hong Kong isles!

1. Design Dialogue

Spanning across three years, the Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival combines art installation, natural landscapes, heritage, community engagement and travel in one. Now in its final year, what are some of the learnings from its curation? How can an artist utilise design and technology to express feelings towards his hometown as a descendant? Join this conversation moderated by the collective Island Works and experience the connection between human, design and nature together.

Date: 2025.01.04 (Sat)
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Venue: S710-711, 7/F, Block A, PMQ (35 Aberdeen Street)
Language: Cantonese
Fee: Free
RSVP: https://pmq.hk/WSUHA
Moderator：

• Chi Tang (Absence from Island Studio founder; Island Works co-founder)

Speakers：

• Alan Cheung (One Bite Design Studio and One Bite Social co-founder; Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival Curator)
• Christopher Chan (X-ARt Member; Participating artist of Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival 2024)

2. Guided Tour

Let’s gather on the isles! “PMQ Creative Voice” and “Sai Kung Hoi Art Festival” invite everyone on a journey to the Yim Tin Tsai island in Sai Kung to experience the beauty of design and nature!

Led by Mavis Fung, a member of the One Bite Design Studio curatorial team and festival project manager, as well as Christopher Chan, participating artist and ninth-generation descendant of the village, the tour will guide participants on appreciating the artworks and exploring the stories of the island. Learn more about how artists collaborate with villagers to create works that merge heritage, natural landscape and innovative technologies. Participants will also get to visit the Salt Pan for an experience of the island’s local culture and transformation.

Date: 2025.01.18 (Sat)
Time: 12:45pm – 4:15pm
Meeting Location: Sai Kung Public Pier (The Salt & Light Preservation Centre counter, near Hung Kee Seafood Restaurant)
Language: Cantonese
Fee: $80 (Including the tour, adult ferry return ticket, visit to the Salt Pan and Heritage Centre)
RSVP: https://pmq.hk/bmhZY
Docent：

• Mavis Fung (Project Manager of Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival 2024)
• Christopher Chan (X-ARt Member; Participating artist of Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival 2024)

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About the Moderator & Speakers & Docents:

Alan Cheung co-founded One Bite Design Studio (onebite) and One Bite Social. As a registered architect with over 15 years of experience, he managed all technical aspects of onebite, focusing on enhancing public spaces and driving urban innovations through cutting-edge tools. He also ventured into exhibition curation, helming the 3-year Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival. Holding a Master’s degree in Urban Analytics, he also leads a team of data scientists in onebite to explore the potential of incorporating big data in architecture and making urban data accessible via the platform URBAN MATTERS.

Christopher Chan is a 9th generation descendant of the Yim Tin Tsai Chan clan. Born in the north of England, and raised in the Lakes. His father’s stories of their homeland inspired his interest in village revitalisation and cultural heritage. Christopher is a trained scientist and holds a DPhil in Physics from Oxford and a degree from Imperial College. He is actively involved in restoration projects and serves on the village committee. He now collaborates with Prof. Tristan Braud on applying AR/VR technology to rural development.

Chi Tang is a registered architect in Hong Kong and the founder of Absence from Island Studio, a collective of architects, designers, and professionals collaborating on a variety of design projects which have gained local and international acclaim. With extensive international experience in Hong Kong, China, London, and Madrid, Chi boasts a versatile portfolio ranging from contextual built works and experimental art pieces. His design approach focuses on exploring the limits of design and emphasizing the project’s uniqueness within its site and cultural context. Personally, Chi is also passionate about nature and, alongside his partner Leroy, initiated the Island Research Project in Hong Kong three years ago with the support of Design Trust. This ongoing project aims to uncover the context and uniqueness of Hong Kong’s islands, translating these elements into innovative design approaches and artworks to contribute to the local design scene.