The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Design (PolyU Design) is hosting the PolyU Design Show 2025 from 6 June to 8 August, featuring over 250 innovative projects by undergraduate and master’s students. These works reflect the next generation’s approach to integrating design, technology, and social responsibility to tackle global challenges across community, environment, culture, and business sectors.

The opening ceremony on 6 June gathered government officials, industry leaders, alumni, and academics. Kun-pyo Lee, Dean of PolyU Design, noted that this year’s show breaks traditional boundaries, combining product design with healthcare, industrial design with urban planning, and exploring AI ethics through communication design. He highlighted the interdisciplinary collaboration and focus on real-world impact.

Steve Leung, Chairman of the School’s Advisory Committee, praised the role of visionary young designers in creating human-centred solutions. The show’s theme, Zero Anew - Journey Unfolds, symbolizes continuous renewal and creative evolution, developed by a cross-disciplinary student team.

Highlighted projects include an AI-powered system to enhance safety in bamboo scaffolding, a drone-based medical delivery network for remote areas, a CPR-AED system with training and emergency capabilities, an AI-driven social enterprise app, community-based shelters for stray cats in Yau Ma Tei, and a zero-waste food colouring solution made from discarded produce.

Ranked 22nd globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject for Art and Design, PolyU Design continues its legacy of innovation through this public exhibition. Admission is free with online registration, and a virtual version is also available.