ESF Design Day 2026
ESF Design Day 2026
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25th of March, 2026
Where will your Design Journey take you?
Where will your Design Journey take you?
Every designer has a story, a journey of creativity, innovation, and perseverance that has shaped their path to becoming architects, product designers, fashion pioneers, and leaders in the business of design. At the ESF Design Day, we celebrate these unique narratives, exploring how creative thinkers start, grow, and thrive in their professions. This event is more than an introduction to design; it is an invitation to become part of a creative tribe, a community that fosters innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a shared passion for shaping the world through design.
Through inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and the chance to meet industry professionals, our students will be empowered to fuel their own design journeys. ESF Design Day 2026 is about unlocking new ways of thinking, building fresh skills, and igniting the spark that will propel students from the classroom to the creative studios of their dreams. Whether you dream of designing the next iconic product, leading an architectural revolution, or breaking boundaries in fashion, this is your launching point.
Join us to immerse yourself in the stories, skills, and inspiration that will shape your path toward a future in design.
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
Interested in being a part of the event? Your journey begins here:
Complete the Google Form to sign up for a collection of design experiences that are presented to you in the form of a Studio sessions and Speakers sessions.
Studio Sessions are hands on workshops that will provide you with the sort of outcome that will contibute to a slide in your portfolio. These experiences will demonstrate your passion for design in the broadest terms- so try something that is a little out of your comfort zone.
Speakers Sessions will inspire you on your design journey. You'll hear designers tell their stories of their creative journey from the classroom to the studios they now work from.
DOUGLAS YOUNG: KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR DESIGN DAY
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Douglas Young
Hong Kong native, designer and artist Douglas Young is the founder and creative force behind Goods of Desire, whose designs are inspired by the vibrant culture of the city he calls home.
Douglas is a leading voice regarding design, arts, creativity and entrepreneurship in Hong Kong, and international companies seek his guidance on design and cultural considerations when establishing entities in the city. In 2015, he was named one of the Debrett’s Hong Kong 100 in the field of art, architecture and design.
As an outspoken proponent of cultural enterprise in Hong Kong, Douglas is often called upon by such media outlets as CNN, Time magazine and The Wall Street Journal to share his views on Hong Kong culture and identity. He hopes, through his work, to inspire future generations of designers to seek inspiration from Hong Kong and foster pride in the community. Douglas was awarded the Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by Savannah College of Art & Design in 2017 followed by the Honorary Doctorate of Letters by Sheffield University in 2020.
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Contact Us
Contact Us
Inquiries
Inquiries
(+852) 2699 1811
info@shatincollege.edu.hk
Address
Address
No. 3 Lai Wo Lane, Fo Tan, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong 香港沙田穗禾路麗禾里3號
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