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    • Past Exhibitions 2022
    • Dream Big Think Small
    • Delightful Design
    • Past Exhibitions 2021
    • Brand New Youth
    • PLAY LIVES
    • Past Exhibitions 2020
    • In Harmony: The Way of Tea
    • Refined Touch: Crossover Between Design & Craft
    • Open Page: The Art of The Creative Process
    • Material Modernity: Incredible Bamboo, Paper & Wood
  • DS Shop
  • Exhibitor’s Stories
    • Exhibitor’s Stories: always
    • Past Exhibitor’s Stories 2022
    • Dream Big Think Small
    • Delightful Design
    • Past Exhibitor’s Stories 2021
    • Brand New Youth
    • Play Lives
    • Past Exhibitor’s Stories 2020
    • In Harmony: The Way of Tea
    • Refined Touch: Crossover Between Design & Craft
    • Open Page: The Art of The Creative Process
    • Material Modernity: Incredible Bamboo, Paper & Wood
  • Activities & Programmes
  • Acknowledgement
  • 中文
  • Vision
  • Exhibition
    • always
    • Past Exhibitions 2022
    • Dream Big Think Small
    • Delightful Design
    • Past Exhibitions 2021
    • Brand New Youth
    • PLAY LIVES
    • Past Exhibitions 2020
    • In Harmony: The Way of Tea
    • Refined Touch: Crossover Between Design & Craft
    • Open Page: The Art of The Creative Process
    • Material Modernity: Incredible Bamboo, Paper & Wood
  • DS Shop
  • Exhibitor’s Stories
    • Exhibitor’s Stories: always
    • Past Exhibitor’s Stories 2022
    • Dream Big Think Small
    • Delightful Design
    • Past Exhibitor’s Stories 2021
    • Brand New Youth
    • Play Lives
    • Past Exhibitor’s Stories 2020
    • In Harmony: The Way of Tea
    • Refined Touch: Crossover Between Design & Craft
    • Open Page: The Art of The Creative Process
    • Material Modernity: Incredible Bamboo, Paper & Wood
  • Activities & Programmes
  • Acknowledgement
  • 中文

Exhibitor’s Stories

Plaything DIY DNA

Playthings mediate play to transform our lives. Is there a science to this play stuff? Play Lives introduces visitors to a plaything DIY DNA system of icons, comprising 4 Design Disciplines (plaything categories: Image, Object, Body, and Space), 8 Play Types (ways of playing), and 7 Rhetorics of Play (the way play generates culture; its transformative agency). Connect the icons, make sense of PLAY LIVES. See how a plaything elicits play types to transform our world and culture. Feel there is more to it? Play the Joker icon, create new categories.

Curatorial Statement

Image

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  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Little Rogues

    Little Rogues

    Little Rogues

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Powder City – Hong Kong in Disappearance

    Powder City – Hong Kong in Disappearance

    Powder City - Hong Kong in Disappearance

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Dragon Tiger Gate – Nostalgia Style Soft Vinyl Figure Series

    Dragon Tiger Gate – Nostalgia Style Soft Vinyl Figure Series

    Dragon Tiger Gate - Nostalgia Style Soft Vinyl Figure Series

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 KidzRobotix Doodling Robot

    KidzRobotix Doodling Robot

    KidzRobotix Doodling Robot

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Wooden Stamp

    Wooden Stamp

    Wooden Stamp

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Once Upon a Hong Kong

    Once Upon a Hong Kong

    Once Upon a Hong Kong

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 This is Hong Kong (English version)

    This is Hong Kong (English version)

    This is Hong Kong (English version)

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Stone, Branch & Leaf

    Stone, Branch & Leaf

    Stone, Branch & Leaf

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Play with Colors

    Play with Colors

    Play with Colors

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Handmade rubber stamps of past toys

    Handmade rubber stamps of past toys

    Handmade rubber stamps of past toys

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 We Wish

    We Wish

    We Wish

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 What Color?

    What Color?

    What Color?

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Old Master Q

    Old Master Q

    Old Master Q

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Leeeeeemoji series 1

    Leeeeeemoji series 1

    Leeeeeemoji series 1

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Master Q Baron

    Master Q Baron

    Master Q Baron

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Leeeeeemoji series 2

    Leeeeeemoji series 2

    Leeeeeemoji series 2

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 This is Hong Kong (Chinese version)

    This is Hong Kong (Chinese version)

    This is Hong Kong (Chinese version)

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Walk & Look

    Walk & Look

    Walk & Look

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 This is Hong Kong – puzzle

    This is Hong Kong – puzzle

    This is Hong Kong - puzzle

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Travel Master In HK

    Travel Master In HK

    Travel Master In HK

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Squiggle

    Squiggle

    Squiggle

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Handmade rubber stamps of old Hong Kong

    Handmade rubber stamps of old Hong Kong

    Handmade rubber stamps of old Hong Kong

OBJECT

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  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 toio™

    toio™

    toio™

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 STEAM Music Circuit

    STEAM Music Circuit

    STEAM Music Circuit

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Under the Wave off Kanagawa

    Under the Wave off Kanagawa

    Under the Wave off Kanagawa

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 The Little Prince

    The Little Prince

    The Little Prince

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 HK food carts

    HK food carts

    HK food carts

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 aibo

    aibo

    aibo

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Math Monkey

    Math Monkey

    Math Monkey

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Cosmos

    Cosmos

    Cosmos

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Otamatone

    Otamatone

    Otamatone

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 3Doodler Start Essential Set

    3Doodler Start Essential Set

    3Doodler Start Essential Set

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Recycled paper beads

    Recycled paper beads

    Recycled paper beads

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Chihuahua Whistle

    Chihuahua Whistle

    Chihuahua Whistle

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Knockman

    Knockman

    Knockman

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Code-A-Maze Playboard

    Code-A-Maze Playboard

    Code-A-Maze Playboard

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Obakebots Tactooloo

    Obakebots Tactooloo

    Obakebots Tactooloo

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Dragon

    Dragon

    Dragon

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Muji Lego Paper x Punch set

    Muji Lego Paper x Punch set

    Muji Lego Paper x Punch set

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Otamatone Wahha Gogo

    Otamatone Wahha Gogo

    Otamatone Wahha Gogo

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 3D Build & Play Multi-Lingual Set

    3D Build & Play Multi-Lingual Set

    3D Build & Play Multi-Lingual Set

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 3Doodler Create+ Essential Set

    3Doodler Create+ Essential Set

    3Doodler Create+ Essential Set

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Bone Man in Clothes

    Bone Man in Clothes

    Bone Man in Clothes

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Dream Car

    Dream Car

    Dream Car

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Tello Talent

    Tello Talent

    Tello Talent

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Phoenix Coronet

    Phoenix Coronet

    Phoenix Coronet

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Obakebots Abla-hoo

    Obakebots Abla-hoo

    Obakebots Abla-hoo

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 RoboMaster EP

    RoboMaster EP

    RoboMaster EP

BODY

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  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Miss 13 Dots

    Miss 13 Dots

    Miss 13 Dots

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Kubrick Customize 2 (Girls)

    Kubrick Customize 2 (Girls)

    Kubrick Customize 2 (Girls)

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Real Masterpiece – “Once Upon a Time in China” Wong Fei Hung Collectible Figure

    Real Masterpiece – “Once Upon a Time in China” Wong Fei Hung Collectible Figure

    Real Masterpiece - “Once Upon a Time in China” Wong Fei Hung Collectible Figure

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Brick Man Funny Anatomy

    Brick Man Funny Anatomy

    Brick Man Funny Anatomy

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Lillian & BiBi

    Lillian & BiBi

    Lillian & BiBi

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Mini Earthly Mix & Match Fun Kit

    Mini Earthly Mix & Match Fun Kit

    Mini Earthly Mix & Match Fun Kit

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Seesee in wonderland

    Seesee in wonderland

    Seesee in wonderland

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Kaiju Daawo

    Kaiju Daawo

    Kaiju Daawo

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Fuku Bear

    Fuku Bear

    Fuku Bear

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 “Don’t Worry, Be Earthly” Comic – set of 3

    “Don’t Worry, Be Earthly” Comic – set of 3

    "Don't Worry, Be Earthly" Comic - set of 3

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Data Carddass Aikatsu

    Data Carddass Aikatsu

    Data Carddass Aikatsu

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Gardener 6″ series

    Gardener 6″ series

    Gardener 6" series

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Bruce Lee figure

    Bruce Lee figure

    Bruce Lee figure

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Sense Party

    Sense Party

    Sense Party

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Léon: The Professional (Jean Reno)

    Léon: The Professional (Jean Reno)

    Léon: The Professional (Jean Reno)

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Estate Series

    Estate Series

    Estate Series

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 2da6 Ngau Wing

    2da6 Ngau Wing

    2da6 Ngau Wing

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Design District Hong Kong (#ddHK) “Heart of Cyberpunk” – Immersive Fashion Experience

    Design District Hong Kong (#ddHK) “Heart of Cyberpunk” – Immersive Fashion Experience

    Design District Hong Kong (#ddHK) “Heart of Cyberpunk” - Immersive Fashion Experience

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Mini Gummy Fuku Bear

    Mini Gummy Fuku Bear

    Mini Gummy Fuku Bear

SPACE

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  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Shek Lei Playground

    Shek Lei Playground

    Shek Lei Playground

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Vernacular Gardens

    Vernacular Gardens

    Vernacular Gardens

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Fuji Kindergarten

    Fuji Kindergarten

    Fuji Kindergarten

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Pokémon GO

    Pokémon GO

    Pokémon GO

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Lasermads

    Lasermads

    Lasermads

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Youth Shopping Malls

    Youth Shopping Malls

    Youth Shopping Malls

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 the good, the bad and the creative

    the good, the bad and the creative

    the good, the bad and the creative

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Art Infection Space

    Art Infection Space

    Art Infection Space

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 1. FUTURE WORLD: WHERE ART MEETS SCIENCE, ArtScience Museum 2. teamLab Borderless Shanghai 3. teamLab: A Forest Where Gods Live

    1. FUTURE WORLD: WHERE ART MEETS SCIENCE, ArtScience Museum 2. teamLab Borderless Shanghai 3. teamLab: A Forest Where Gods Live

    1. FUTURE WORLD: WHERE ART MEETS SCIENCE, ArtScience Museum 2. teamLab Borderless Shanghai 3. teamLab: A Forest Where Gods Live

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Tiger Balm Gardens

    Tiger Balm Gardens

    Tiger Balm Gardens

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Baumhaus

    Baumhaus

    Baumhaus

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Hong Kong Country Parks

    Hong Kong Country Parks

    Hong Kong Country Parks

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park

    Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park

    Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Feel the Rhythm of KOREA

    Feel the Rhythm of KOREA

    Feel the Rhythm of KOREA

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Colourscape

    Colourscape

    Colourscape

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Evolution of Ocean Park from 1980s-2020s

    Evolution of Ocean Park from 1980s-2020s

    Evolution of Ocean Park from 1980s-2020s

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Shop Little Two

    Shop Little Two

    Shop Little Two

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Sweet & Fun Café

    Sweet & Fun Café

    Sweet & Fun Café

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Anji Play

    Anji Play

    Anji Play

SPECULATIVE

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  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 The Roamers

    The Roamers

    The Roamers

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Ordinary Behavior – iPhone series

    Ordinary Behavior – iPhone series

    Ordinary Behavior - iPhone series

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Moving Mario

    Moving Mario

    Moving Mario

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Maywa Denki 2002 Catalogue

    Maywa Denki 2002 Catalogue

    Maywa Denki 2002 Catalogue

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Wordspotting

    Wordspotting

    Wordspotting

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Na-Cord

    Na-Cord

    Na-Cord

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 The Forbidden Fruit

    The Forbidden Fruit

    The Forbidden Fruit

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 SAVAO phone strap

    SAVAO phone strap

    SAVAO phone strap

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Naki Process, Naki Encyclopaedia

    Naki Process, Naki Encyclopaedia

    Naki Process, Naki Encyclopaedia

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Brian

    Brian

    Brian

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Pocket Garden

    Pocket Garden

    Pocket Garden

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 Parallel Space Series – Rickshaw on Tram Track

    Parallel Space Series – Rickshaw on Tram Track

    Parallel Space Series - Rickshaw on Tram Track

  • Design Spectrum 設計光譜 Exhibitors stories 設計師與創作故事 SAVAO tablet box

    SAVAO tablet box

    SAVAO tablet box

Commission
works

  • Rolling Fun – Community Playground

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