What is it about ?

organized by HKDC, KODW Knowledge Of Design Week 2012, is a week-long flagship event which aims to provide continued design education and learning for design practitioners and business professionals. Under the theme of ‘Designing Change’, KODW 2012 comprises a series of inspiring conferences, interactive workshops, networking functions, featuring over 25 world renowned masters! Participants will get a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with global design gurus at the thematic workshops to polish their knowledge and technique

Who exhibits and what type of visitors to expect there ?

exhibitors will be product designer, design director, marketing director, product development director, design academic or CEO, KODW is a one-of-its kind opportunity for them to rejuvenate their mind and business with the masters of design

When and where is it ?

from 25 to 29 June 2012 at Hotel ICON in Hong Kong

Is there any award or prize ? No

Is there any conference or other interesting events happening there ? Here is the program

25 MONDAY
• Workshop 1
Design with Dialogue in the Dark
• Workshop 3
Design with Dialogue in Silence
• Workshop 2
Design with Dialogue in the Dark
• Workshop 4
Design with Dialogue in Silence
• Workshop 5
Networked Innovation

26 TUESDAY
• Workshop 6
Storyweaving and Design Engineering
• Workshop 7
Management Change by Design Thinking (TBC)
• Workshop 8
Marketing Research and Analysis

27 WEDNESDAY
• Workshop 9
Navigating the Innovation MATRIX
• Workshop 10
Design for experience and well-being
• Workshop 11
Design for Usability

28 THURSDAY
• Ageing and Design Conference
Ageing and Design – Global Business Perspectives
• Design Education Conference: “Future of Design Education in Asia”
for details, please email kodw@hkdesigncentre.org
• Workshop 12
Business and Design – A People-centred Approach

29 FRIDAY
• HKDY Global Design Strategy Conference
Global Design Strategy
• Workshop 13
Mission Impossible