In order to promote the concept of inclusive country parks, the Public Design Research Office of the School of Design of PolyU launched the "Playful Public Design" project the previous year. Using Shing Mun Country Park as a research setting, a group of children's art instructors, 1,023 children and their parents were researched on country parks. Inclusive design, and published works today (29th), the exhibition will be held until the middle of next month.
More than 1,000 participants who participated in the project ranged in age from pre-kindergarten to high school students. The project also brought together academics, professionals, civil servants, parents, etc., and was divided into four age groups for design themes, such as the younger ones. 3.5 to 5.5 years old, with the title "Signs for monkeys to watch"; older persons, such as 12 to 18 years old, can participate in workshops on self-design and recycling bin design.
The lead researcher, Professor Yan Zhiming of PolyU inclusive design, said that the project has more than 1,000 students participating in the project. Nature is very meaningful.
The Director of Fishery and Conservation, Leung Siu-fai, shared that although the department has tried to add inclusive elements in the past, children found that the design of country parks, such as signage and banners, was rather rigid. Can absorb more designs.
One of the participants, 14-year-old Hu Xucheng, said that in the concept of Glamping, he designed a work called "The Glacier". Enjoy the natural scenery in the tent, and the environment is more convenient for parents to take care of the children. "It's not just a day trip, but you can spend the night."
The "Public Design for Fun" exhibition will be open from yesterday (28th) to the 19th of next month and will be held on the podium level of the Innovation Building of PolyU.
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