5 December 2024 - Asia Society Hong Kong Book Talk: Thomas Heatherwick: Making

What is the role of design in contemporary society? As urban citizens, how are our surroundings impacting our way of living and seeing the world?

Some have argued that technological advancements have been detrimental to human-centered design, as it contributes to the increasing mechanization and aesthetic monotony of our landscapes. What, then, is the humanistic approach, and how can we reconcile its ideas with the way we live?

A comprehensive review spanning Heatherwick Studio’s 30-year history, Thomas Heatherwick: Making showcases the studio’s impressive portfolio – from expansive multi-use complexes to unconventional furniture – and dives into the process behind its hands-on approach to design.

Join Asia Society Hong Kong Center to hear from designer Thomas Heatherwick in conversation with Pixie B co-founder Jo Lusby about his philosophy as a designer and maker, the extraordinary designs from Heatherwick Studio, as well as their perspectives on how design will evolve from here.

EVENT DETAILS:

IN-PERSON

Date: Thursday 5 December 2024

Time: 6:15 - 8:00 p.m.

Venue: Miller Theater, Asia Society Hong Kong Center 

RUNDOWN:
18:15      Registration
18:30      Opening Remarks
18:35      Presentation
19:00      Fireside Chat
19:20      Q&A
19:30      Closing Remarks
19:35      Book Signing
20:00      End

TICKETS:

ASHK Members Ticket: HKD 60
Non-Member Ticket: HKD 80

Register here and use code THM24 to receive ASHK Members Ticket prices: