We see light at the end of the tunnel
Pɘggy
July 30, 2017
After facing multiple initial problems we finally had an overall successful day. We dispose over three functioning PCB, a nice looking 3D Peggy model, a finished poster and an almost [...]
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Border Ecologies: Tourism
Trobak, give value to your waste
July 30, 2017
This text is an attempt to compare the touristic experience in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. The World Tourism Organization defines tourism more generally, in terms which go "beyond the common [...]
Border Ecologies: Social Media
Todoo
July 29, 2017
As the CHIC students crossed the border between Hong Kong and Mainland China onto Shenzhen, we experienced firsthand China’s online policy regarding Social Media. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google, among others, [...]
Last and busy day
Trobak, give value to your waste
July 29, 2017
What a last day! Tuesday was the last day in Shenzhen, the last of this great adventure. We started the day with a couple of hours catching up on our [...]
Border Ecologies: News/Media
Ilanga
July 29, 2017
Media is defined as the means of communication used to reach a large number of people. It includes some standard means such as television and newspapers, but also some more [...]
27-28 July: work on prototype and visit PCB factory
ShuQi
July 29, 2017
Thursday started early for some and later for others. The groups worked in different places on different tasks. The designers and most business people worked mostly at the hotel and [...]
our PCB adventure
ShuQi
July 29, 2017
ShuQi is advancing despite all struggle. Initially the PCB posed a lot of issues: the stencil was had missing holes, so the soldering paste could not be applied for one [...]
Prototyping in Shenzhen
Pɘggy
July 29, 2017
After having a great time in Hong Kong visiting multiple companies, doing pitches and some sightseeing, we now concentrate on making our prototype in Shenzhen. Unfortunately, the 3D printer at [...]
time flies
ShuQi
July 27, 2017
It is incredible how fast time goes by. One week in Hong Kong has already passed. The lovely tramways on the island, the narrow roads of central, the markets of Mong Kok [...]
24 juillet – Huawei, Star Rapid & SSIP
Todoo
July 26, 2017
Today, we woke up early to take our private bus for the day at 7.30 am. After a two hours ride, we arrived to the HQ of the first company [...]
Border Ecologies – Sharing Economy
Ilanga
July 25, 2017
When, in 2008, Brian Chesky could not pay his rent, he came up with a solution: why not rent the spare rooms to travelers for cheaper than hotel? He then [...]
July 25th, Shenzhen exploration
Airaware
July 25, 2017
On July 25th, our exploration of Shenzhen started with the Huangqiangbei electronics market. We set off at 09:30 in the morning to get there. We were amazed by the size of [...]
Border Ecologies – Metro
Todoo
July 25, 2017
Hong Kong (HK) and Shenzhen (SZ) have both experienced an enormous growth throughout the last decades. In this process, public transports is one very important piece of the puzzle, since it ensures an efficient flow of people. In [...]
Border of ecologies – Pollution
Ilanga
July 25, 2017
The « Chinese » part of the China Hardware Innovation Camp is soon reaching to an end, leaving us with wonderful memories. It is probably for most of us one of the [...]
HK – Day 4
Pɘggy
July 24, 2017
The fourth day of the trip to China of the CHIC project was all about exploring the beauties of Hong-Kong. The group splitted in small teams and were given challenges [...]
Last day of work & PCB factory visit
Ilanga
July 23, 2017
Already one week in Shenzhen! Time goes by so quickly, and there is so much to do on all projects! Yesterday was the last where we were assigned to work [...]
From the slimey to the peak
Airaware
July 23, 2017
This morning was ok, we didn't need to rush. We just recieved few instructions and split in three teams which each had one designer . Each team went to the [...]
HKDI – Meeting the Chinese student Tree Yung
Pɘggy
July 23, 2017
For the design experience in Hong Kong we were assigned to go visit the famous HKDI in Tiu Keng Leng. It was a great opportunity as we had the chance [...]
Hong Kong Harbour: The whole package
Pɘggy
July 21, 2017
Yesterday we went to the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park. After we presented our product ideas, we were informed about what HKSTP really is, what they do and what [...]
Design activity: Visiting the HKDI !
Todoo
July 21, 2017
Dimitri, Luca, Nicolas, Pierre and I had the opportunity to have a tour of the HKDI (Hong Kong Design Institute) ! The building alone is worth a visit: we were [...]
Shenzhen Autism Society
Todoo
July 21, 2017
Yesterday, we met the Shenzhen Autism Association (SAS). The challenge we had (we learned it by phone) was communicating with the people of this association as nobody spoke English. So, [...]
The beginning of our China journey
Pɘggy
July 20, 2017
Hi everyone! On Tuesday we finally all arrived in Hong Kong :-) Even though the flight was long and the weather not really welcoming we still were all glad to [...]
An unexpected journey
Todoo
July 20, 2017
Time to make some updates about our last two days in Shenzhen. On Tuesday, we started to visit the major electronic marketplaces of Shenzhen – Huaqiangbei. Imagine buildings all around [...]
Progress – Problem – Progress
Trobak, give value to your waste
July 20, 2017
Hello dear reader, After two more general posts we're back at what we do best : work (héhé). As you know we are now in Shenzhen in order to develop [...]
Design activity: Dim Sum Lab
Todoo
July 20, 2017
Small stuffs to share. Like the chinese food, Dim Sum Lab is a place that brings together people around a table to share something they like. Dim Sum Lab is [...]
Update on the prototyping process
Ilanga
July 20, 2017
Hi everyone! We are glad to update you about the work we are getting done these days. Aside two pitches (on Tuesday at HAX and on Wednesday at Massive Hardware) [...]
Design Activity – Jockey Club Innovation Tower
Trobak, give value to your waste
July 20, 2017
On Friday we got the opportunity to visit the Jockey Club Innovation Tower and more precisely, the exhibition that the the School of Design was holding in the building. Just [...]
Scavenger hunt in Hong-Kong
Todoo
July 18, 2017
On Saturday we had the chance to participate to a scavenger hunt in Hong-Kong in order to discover further the city and its culture. Our team was composed by members [...]
Design Activity: The Hong Kong Jockey Innovation Tower
Todoo
July 17, 2017
After quite an immersion in the startup and incubators business' world, the design activity was an opportunity to discover another aspect of Hong Kong. Rihab, Thomas, Nicolas and I went [...]
Shenzhen – x.factory
Todoo
July 17, 2017
Today we moved for the first time to x.factory which is a hub that provides a prototyping workshop with production-level equipment and co-working space. We like the place and it’s [...]
Last day in Hong Kong and arrival in Shenzhen
Ilanga
July 17, 2017
After a week full of presentations and pitches, Saturday was the first day totally dedicated to sightseeing and discovery of the city. The aim was to walk through the more [...]
One week in Hong-Kong
Todoo
July 17, 2017
It's been almost a week since we left - time goes by and we have plenty to tell you about our experience in Hong Kong. After this very busy day [...]
Hong Kong, Day 3: HKPST, OOCL, BRINC
Livelo
July 16, 2017
This morning we went to Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP). This non-profit entity, created in 2001 by the Hong-Kong government, tends to boost the innovation in order [...]
Friday 14: Design tour, Forbo & MakerHive
Ilanga
July 16, 2017
Design Tour During this Friday morning we divided ourself in 4 groups, attempting to explore different places about art and design. HKDI A part of us went to the HKDI [...]
Hong Kong – Shenzhen
Ilanga
July 16, 2017
The 5 days in Hong Kong have came to an end yesterday. We had a packed program there and struggled to find time to write on the blog. However we [...]
Pitching, pitching…
Livelo
July 16, 2017
We want to briefly share with you the evolution of our project after the first week of our China trip that has been spent in Hong Kong, as it can [...]
Hong-Kong days 3 and 4
Trobak, give value to your waste
July 16, 2017
Hello hello ! It's been 3 days since we landed in this big city of Hong-Kong, and even if the days are long (and the nights getting shorter for some [...]
Hello Hong-Kong ! Day 1-2
Trobak, give value to your waste
July 16, 2017
Hey people, It's been a while again, we promised more regularity but you know how it is ! Anyway... We arrived in Hong-Kong ! After months speaking (and dreaming) about [...]
Hong Kong, Day 2: HKUST, RISE and IoT startups
Todoo
July 13, 2017
After a first night where many of us had sleep problems due to jet lag, we attended a presentation by HKUST’s Dean of Students, Dr. Robert Wessling. Wessling holds a [...]
The mystery of the money counting system
Pɘggy
July 13, 2017
Hi there, It is a while since we last spoke… Since milestone four was this week on Tuesday we had our hand full to try to make the prototype work. [...]