SPEAKER SERIES

Jersey Poon is an architect, lecturer, and researcher. Her path, however, has not been linear—studying in the UK and Hong Kong, then working in commercial practice, where she learned the realities of the industry.  Leading her to District Development Unit (DDU), an impact enterprise working to change how people build their homes and communities.  She is now Sustainability Lead and Project Architect at DDU, working on affordable housing and community projects across Hong Kong, China, Mongolia, the Philippines, and Palau, while also teaching at HKU. In this talk, Jersey shares how her journey wasn't just a job change, but a fundamental shift in how she sees the role of the architect—as initiators rather than service providers—finding projects, building networks, and designing with, not for—both in her practice and in how she teaches.

Tam is an architect based in Hong Kong. Her professional background involves significant involvement in the EIGHT SIX THREE's architectural projects.

Prof. Campbell’s research and teaching focuses on creative social and technological innovation by co-designing sustainable products, services and systems. He is particularly interested in lay design and the role of technology in extending human capabilities. He has undertaken interdisciplinary design research  

Dr. Marvin Chung is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology at the University of Hong Kong. He received his undergraduate medical degree from University of Hong Kong and Master of Surgery from University of Edinburgh. He completed his orthopaedic specialty training at the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Queen Mary Hospital, and obtained his fellowship from Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Royal College of Surgeons of England, and Hong Kong Academy of Medicine.

Dr. Chung is serving as a specialist hand surgeon at Queen Mary Hospital, Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital and Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong. He has received training in Massachusetts General Hospital and Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand & Microsurgery in the USA, and was awarded the Chi Li Pao Foundation Scholar for his traveling fellowship to the Robert A. Chase Hand & Upper Limb Center at Stanford University. His clinical interest spans a wide range of hand & wrist conditions, including minimally invasive and ultrasound-guided hand surgery, wide awake surgery without tourniquet, spasticity management in stroke and cerebral palsy, peripheral nerve pathology and reconstruction in upper and lower limbs. He has given over 20 invited lectures in upper limb orthopaedics, and has published over 30 peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Apart from clinical duties, Dr. Chung is also heavily involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. He holds key positions as the MBBS Programme Director (Pre-clinical) and Deputy Director of MBBS Admissions of HKUMed, and was elected as a member in Academy of Medical Educators UK and Faculty of Surgical Trainers of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He is an academic advisor of medical students in pre-clinical and clinical years, with track record of supervising medical students and postgraduate research students in orthopaedic research. He also holds hospital administrative responsibilities as the Intern Coordinator of the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Queen Mary Hospital.

Dr. Chung is an advocate of patient education and empowerment. He is a committee member in Global Nerve Foundation promoting awareness in peripheral nerve pathology, and the Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons Public Information Committee where he endeavours in promulgating health information in hand and peripheral nerve diseases to the general public.

Kalvin Tsui is based in the UK working for Jaguar Land Rover as a Lead Interior Designer. His previous experiences at Audi in Ingolstadt, Volkswagen in California, and GAC in Guangzhou saw his contribution to various concept car and production car projects inlcuding the 2026 Audi Q3, the 2019 Audi AI:Trail Concept, and the 2018 Audi etron- GT concept.

Kalvin is a graduate from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.

Jesse specialises in upcycling and reconstructing recycled materials, with a particular focus on denim and T-shirts. His design philosophy focuses on sustainability and cultural heritage. 

Colin is based in Hong Kong and recently completed the award winning Murray hotel in the city. After completing his studies at Manchester University in 1990 he joined the practice in 1994 after taking a two year sabbatical, where he travelled widely throughout Asia, and North America. He initially worked on the new airport at Chek Lap Kok in Hong Kong and the redevelopment of Wembley Stadium in London. He returned to Hong Kong in 2007 where he continues to enjoy travelling and exploring the region.

David Mak and Kenneth Li are key commercial leaders for Zimmer Biomet in the Hong Kong market, specifically overseeing business units and sales operations.

Papertecture is a Hong Kong based paper cutting studio, founded by architect Nick Tsao. The name is derived from Paper Architecture, a fantastical design that is never built or possibly never intended to become tangible. It is a reflection of where Nick’s crafts journey began - as an architectural intern building models with paper. 

Jon is the CEO and founder of atmospheres, a creative digital design studio and BIM consultancy with a focus on innovative technology, architecture, interiors and project management.  An all-rounder and natural leader Jon provides the practice with strategic direction, ensuring all projects are successfully executed to the highest quality with his personal touch. 

He graduated from the Manchester School of Architecture with 1st class honours, and studied MArch at HKU in 2005. Jon has travelled extensively around Europe and the Far East and delivered some of the most challenging and exciting projects in the Asia Pacific Region; most notably: Vietinbank Hanoi, West Kowloon Cultural District, The Lyric Theatre, HSBC Interiors, HKIA T3, the Organic Waste Treatment Facility, Shatin Central Link, Exhibition Station and Wanchai Swimming Pool. 

Jon has been practicing for over 20 years and learned his trade under design heavyweights Sir Roger Stephenson, Sir Norman Foster and Ben Van Berkel; but it was in his time at Arup where he really excelled as project lead. As East Asia BIM champion, implementing new tech, teaching, supporting, leading by example encouraging a collaborative approach Jon helped Arup and their client MTR win 1st place in the international Autodesk 2015 Excellence in Infrastructure Award in Las Vegas. Jon has managed multidiscipplinary teams and successfully co-ordinated one of the most complex projects in the world.  

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Christopher Law is a Master of Architecture candidate, Canada Graduate Scholar, and Head Teaching Fellow at University of Toronto’s John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design. His work examines the ramification of architecture, landscape, and contemporary geopolitics on the built environment, with a focus on informal settlements, cultural memory, and spatial conditions shaped by displacement.   He has developed academic and professional projects in Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Peru, engaging questions of environmental systems, infrastructure, tectonics, and governance. He has contributed to institutional and cultural projects in professional practice and continues to operate at the intersection of architectural research and design practice.  This session will walk through Christophers professional and academic journey from his time at Sha Tin College to his final graduate year at the University of Toronto. 

I was one of the first people to take the new IBCP program in Hospitality and Culinary Arts. As I knew from the very beginning that I wasn’t good at academic writing, I have a great passion for food, particularly desserts and pastries. And so, with the full support of my family, I took the opportunity offered by the program to learn more about the culinary and hospitality world during my studies at the International Culinary Institute Hong Kong. After graduating from high school, I studied at the International Culinary Institute in Hong Kong for their High Diploma program in Baking and Pastry Arts, where I learned most of my pastry skills (up to 90%). The program was mainly practical, and you will know what it is like to work in a commercial kitchen, which later helped me a lot in my work and in building my future career. Then, after graduating from the International Culinary Institute in Hong Kong, I pursued a top-up degree in the UK. I attended University College Birmingham for their Bachelor of Science in Bakery and Patisserie Technology, where I gained a deeper understanding of food science and laboratory techniques. Lastly, I now work at the Hong Kong Jockey Club as a part-time member of the pastry kitchen staff. Furthermore, I will also talk more detail how decision-making and my unique path have shaped me. Make the most of your time in school, utilise your resources, and stay curious! Stay Passionate about what you like to do, as this will inspire you to keep going, no matter how arduous the journey is. 

We are based at Mezzanine floor, the shadowy floor between Ground and First. It is a space between normalities, a mysterious existence hidden in plain sight. In here, we reimagine your everyday beverages, create flavours out of the ordinary.

Anne Zhang is a Hong Kong Registered Architect and holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Hong Kong. With over 10 years of experience in the architecture industry, including roles at leading global firms, she brings a rare combination of deep architectural expertise and advanced technical proficiency.

As CTO and Co-Founder of AAL INNOVATION, Anne leads the firm’s consultancy and bespoke solution services, specializing in enterprise AI transformation within the AEC sector. She advises organizations on integrating cutting-edge technologies with practical, results-driven strategies—helping clients stay ahead of industry trends while avoiding common implementation risks.

A recognized thought leader in AI-driven innovation, Anne provides actionable insights on estimating ROI for AI adoption, identifying high-impact pilot opportunities, and developing tailored implementation roadmaps. Through her extensive network across China’s construction and technology innovation ecosystem, she connects clients with proven solutions that deliver real business value.

Anne is dedicated to shaping the future of AEC through intelligent technology adoption, empowering enterprises and professionals alike with sustainable, forward-thinking transformation.

Artist, Designer and Educator Leanne Claxton grew up in the North West of England, moving to London in 2002 to complete a BA (Hons) degree in Textile Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. In 2005, she trained in Paris under Christian Lacroix where she discovered Haute Couture and the relationship between Art and Fashion. Since graduating, she has worked in-house and as a freelance print designer for major brands in London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong and Spain.

Claxton launched her self-named accessories brand at London Fashion Week. Using both traditional and modern printing processes, she transfers her hand-painted florals onto luxury scarves to make her artwork more accessible. Uniting art and fashion as one, she embraces wrapping the body in vibrant, painted brush strokes.

Leanne Claxton is an artist passionate about the outdoors, delighting in natural light, alfresco painting, the rainbow of colours, and intricate details that nature offers. Her paintings and accessories are inspired by these elements at home and on her travels.

We are two students aiming to show our design journey from Year 10 to our current Year 12, unveiling the highs and lows that have shaped our learning. We  want to represent how our passion for design has grown and where we hope to take it next.

Students from South Island School (SIS).