Redesign HK

Reimagine Hong Kong. Build towards a better future.

Redesign 2022-23 has ended. Please check back here for future rounds.

A design thinking challenge created by students for students.

This is not a start-up competition.

Instead, this is a challenge for all students to better understand the community we live in and develop a set of tools that will enable us to effectively create positive change. Through a 5 step design thinking framework, you can learn how to approach real-world problems, innovate creative ideas, and drive positive impact, whether in science, art, or business.

As Gen Zs ourselves, we know how much creativity and passion each of you has. We also know that there are times when we feel limited by our age and lack of experience. Got ideas, insights, or just a perspective? This is your chance to unleash your creativity—for a better Hong Kong.

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But… What is Design Thinking?

Design Thinking is a human-centered problem-solving approach that allows people to address a vast range of challenges.

Watch a video on Design Thinking!

5 Steps of Design Thinking

Source: uxdesign.cc

How This Challenge Works

The Challenge will revolve around the guiding question
“How Might We Build Towards a Better Hong Kong?”

Participants will go through the 5 design thinking stages*:

  1. Empathize (2-3 weeks suggested):
    In this stage, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the community and the issues faced by engaging with residents through observations, interviews, surveys, and focus groups.

  2. Define (1 week suggested):
    Participants will organize the ideas collected in the emphasize stage by defining a problem statement (“How might we…”), which will be used for finding solutions in later stages.

  3. Ideate (1-2 weeks suggested):
    Participants will generate ideas to solve the problem outlined in the problem statement. Participants are encouraged to come up with as many ideas as possible before selecting the best one to move forward with. Possible solutions include artwork, films, events, products, service, businesses, and campaigns!

  4. Prototype (1-3 weeks suggested):
    Participants will develop their ideas into a working model. These prototypes are simply sample versions of a product, feature, or service. The aim is to have something tangible to test on real users, so they are meant to be rough!

  5. Test (2-3 weeks suggested):
    Participants will test out the prototype with a group of users and gather feedback. Participants will note down observations on the whole process and reflect on ways to improve.

A challenge toolkit containing more information and resources for each stage will be provided upon registration.

Submission Checkpoints:

  1. Submit a problem statement (by Nov 30)

  2. Submit a 3-5 minute summary video of the process (by Jan 8)

All teams will be reviewed according to the following criteria: empathy, creativity, thoughtfulness, feasibility, and need. Additional details regarding these criteria may be provided during the competition.

*All stages of this challenge will take place asychronously.

What are you waiting for?

Be part of the change.

Timeline

Now - Nov 30

Register individually or with a team

Nov 30

Deadline to submit problem statement

Jan 8

Deadline to submit summary video

Jan 15

Top 3 Finalists Announced!

PRIZES

PRIZES

1st Place:

$10,000 HKD + Trip to Design Thinking Conference Asia in Singapore

2nd Place:

$3,000 HKD + Social Impact Tour

3rd Place:

$2,000 HKD

Got Questions?

Check out the FAQ below or email us at hello@lynker.co

FAQs

  • Redesign HK is open to all Secondary students in Hong Kong!

    1. Great learning opportunity
      You’ll learn how to approach challenges and take action, skills that will serve you for the rest of your life.

    2. Meet other peers
      You’ll get to connect with other participants through our online group and share ideas.

    3. It’s fun!
      There are no limits to what you can do! Unleash your creativity, be bold, and have some fun. Plus if you win, you’ll get to enjoy a few days in Singapore :)

  • No! It is completely free to join :)

  • Yes, but we highly recommend joining with a team of 2 to 4 people.

  • Both english and chinese speakers are welcome to join!

    While we only have information and resources in English, participants can submit materials in Chinese.

  • Your solution may come in the form of an artwork, film, event, product, service, business, campaign, or anything you can think of. We want to see what you can come up with!

  • In selecting the Top 3 Finalists, we evaluate based on:

    1. Empathy

    2. Creativity

    3. Thoughtfulness

    4. Feasibility

    5. Need

    Additional details regarding these criteria may be provided during the Competition.

  • No problem! This challenge is intended to walk you through the steps of design thinking, with the initial stages focusing on understanding problems and generating ideas.

    Register now to get access to our challenge toolkit!