About Centre of Design Services and Solutions
The Centre of Design Services and Solutions was established in 2019 as one of the Knowledge Centres at HKDI.
Its services comprise four areas:
i) Design Incubation
ii) e-Commerce
ii) Big Data Analysis
iv) Technology-driven In-store Experience.
The Centre is commissioned to serve as a knowledge exchange hub for academics and retailers locally, regionally and internationally, and to synergise latest developments, innovative ideas and best practices, with a vision to build business strategies and design solutions for future challenges.
Project and Exhibition
“Brand Your Own Bag” Workshop 2021
“Brand Your Own Bag” Workshop 2021


“Brand Your Own Bag” Workshop was successfully completed last Saturday (Nov20) at “The Stage” in IVE, Kwun Tong.
Using the sticker hot stamping technique, the "Brand Your Own Bag" workshop hopes to bring unique experiences to students and tell that Design can be a sustainable practice to customize a business or a brand.
There were more than 200 participants that day. All the participants, including students, teachers, principal and guests, had a wonderful afternoon.
Each of the tote bag was a unique creation by the participant.
We are glad that all participants enjoyed themselves and are pleased with the branded bags they designed and produced!
CDSS [Step-In-Style] Design For Community Competition
CDSS [Step-In-Style] Design For Community Competition


CDSS partnered with 11 shops in Sham Shui Po to organize the first “Step In Style: Design for Community Competition” (the Competition). A wide range of creative products were designed by 200 students with the aim to increase the competitiveness of the collaborated shops through raising the brand image and customer experience. The competition, on the other hand, also aims to incubate the creative thinking and design skills of the students and to provide them with actual working experience.
Organized by The Centre of Design Services and Solutions (CDSS), one of the design incubation hub of HKDI, the Competition was opened to groups and individuals of all current students from HKDI and IVE/KT. Each participating team was pair up with a collaborated shop, ranging from
“Step In Style: Design for Community Competition” Groups and individual winning designs please read:
Gold Award(Group)
Winner: Leung Wing Yan, Lam Tsz, Shuen, Lo Tim Pang, Tsui Wun Nam, Wong Kei Yau, Wong Him, Mo Mang Sin (HKDI)
Product:COOLMAX Cotton Face Mask
Collaborated Shop:Kinstar Textile
Gold Award(Individual)
Winner: Anabelle Ho (IVE/KT)
Product: Fabric Bag
Collaborated Shop: MudHeyTong
“Step In Style: Design for Community Competition” Silver and Bronze Award
Silver Award (Group)
Product: lampshade
Winner: Chan Wai Ming, Huang Yan lam, Hui Sin Tung Juliana, Kwok Chun Yu Martin, Lai Tsoi Yi Cherry, Tseung Sheung Laam, Wong Sin Yi (HKDI)
Collaborated Shop: Arli Star Leather
Silver Award ( Individual)
Product: Wooden Coaster & Drinking Glass
Winner:TAY Michelle Wen Ci (IVE/KT)
Collaborated Shop:The Gentry Barbershop
Bronze Award (Group)
Product:Pins
Winner: Cheung Cheuk Yuen, Kwok Ki Ki, Li Ki Chin Elton, Ng Ho Pak, Yu Tsz Pong, Lui Chun Him, Yu Nga Ting (HKDI)
Collaborated Shop: The Old Time Store
Bronze Award (Individual)
Product: Tote bag, greeting cards and sticker
Winner: NG Sze Yu (IVE/KT)
Collaborated Shop: Sapsan89
Green Ladies x CDSS
Green Ladies x CDSS


Upcycling Capsule Collection "THE POWER OF WOMEN & THE ICONIC JACKET"
Content: An upcycling capsule collection will be designed by Johanna Ho with Green Ladies garments. Concept of pop up to be in line with Green Ladies’ concept of “I SECOND – REUSE, RESTYLE & EMPOWERMENT” to promoting eco-friendly life-style and women empowerment.
The collection will base on the Iconic Jacket design theme, students will utilize different ways or materials to re-style the selected collection from Green Ladies.
A popup storeset up in CDSS & Green Ladies in April 2021.
Advance Denim x CDSS Mini Antibacterial Denim Bag
Advance Denim x CDSS Mini Antibacterial Denim Bag


CDSS collaborated with Advance Denim Limited (Advance Denim) to design and produce Mini Denim Bag for the CDSS Collection 2021.
A series of graphic design about Hong Kong Culture Elements will be launched for online order soon.
About “CarePlus+C”:
Advance Denim has developed a new antibacterial denim, named “CarePlus+C”, that uses Chitin as its active ingredient. Chitin is a polymer that is extracted from marine algae and shells. It prevents the growth of bacterial and fungal microorganisms when applied on textile products.
Materials & Production Sponsored by:
Advance Denim x CDSS Red Packet 2021
Advance Denim x CDSS Red Packet 2021

A lovely Red Packet was sponsored by Advance Denim to celebrate for the Year of Cow and grand opening of Centre of Design Services & Solutions (CDSS).
Artwork Designed by:
Department: Department of Communication Design
Programme: HD in Visual Communication
Student Name: Simon Lam
CDSS Design for Future Programme - Design Commercialization
CDSS Design for Future Programme - Design Commercialization


CDSS invited the alumni of Diploma of Foundation Studies (Design) of the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwun Tong) to collaborate in the design theme "Cultural Elements of Hong Kong" which also resulted in the creation of a collection of products to be put onto the market.
The Reinvention of Authentic Culture is one of the design projects from the Diploma of Foundation Studies (Design). Students employed the theme of “Cultural Elements of Hong Kong” through the use of mind mapping for data collection and research. Student TOBITA Syouei decided to introduce the Food Stalls Card Game as the theme where he adapted creative thinking, visual communication skills and various design software tools learned in the course to develop and create a unique design for the Creative Studio Project, which also serves as his preparation for further studies in the future.
Card Game Introduction
With a large number of food illustrations and two different gameplay methods,
players can easily recognize the local food stalls. It is a game experience suitable for all ages.
CDSS Operation Team (IA)
CDSS Operation Team (IA)


A team of student are working on the daily operation in CDSS. Job duties are including Products selection, monitor stocks and display, Visual Merchandising design & practices, Shop Decoration, Website design and Social Media Promotion etc
“CDSS x PersonTees” Capsule Collection Design Programme
“CDSS x PersonTees” Capsule Collection Design Programme


PersonTees Limited Company has a smart device and platform selling crossover and custom-made t-shirt. A series of capsule collection will be developed with HKDI students. Through this programme, students will participate from T-shirt design concept, production, promotion and delivery product to end user.
Mobile App Development: WardrobeConnect
Mobile App Development: WardrobeConnect


A mobile application designed by students is being implemented. “WardrobeConnect” (WC) won Outstanding Award in the Innovation x Application 2.0 Competition. WC is an e-tailing innovation project with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for scanning, recording and sorting fashion items for personal virtual wardrobe. Based on the framework of WC, CDSS developing an app for the retail environment to enhance the shopping experience and facilitate the big data on customer shopping behaviours for brand future development.
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