Product Design Project 2018 showcasing at “What is MUJI?” Exhibition
To encourage students in examining the intrinsic elements of daily life and utilise their observation in designing products that are common to everyday use, MUJI Hong Kong collaborated with HKDI and held the Product Design Project 2018. Riding on the theme of “Essential Product Design for Daily Life”, students were invited to submit household goods design proposals. Merits and shortlisted designs are exhibited at What is MUJI? Exhibition at MUJI Harbour City from 17 August to 5 September 2018, demonstrating the discoveries of the students’ “Searching and Finding”. Yau Man Kei won the Gold Prize with the design "Portable Umbrella Storage Case", which is an umbrella storage concept to encourage environmental protection. The Portable Umbrella Storage Case is made of strong ABS material preventing oxidation. The inner layer is made of water repellent PVC nylon and diatomaceous earth with absorbency is added to the base of the case to protect it from odour and bacteria and prevent leakage of rain water. A buckled strap is attached to the body so that it is easy to hang onto tote bags, backpacks or even pants. The exhibition also showcases MUJI’s most iconic products and illustrates the concept behind their design.
