Prototyping against Global Warming
Workshop offered by Designing solutions for construction workers against Global Warming (Hay-Koze)

Date: July 21, 2024 (Sunday) 

Time: 9:00am – 18:00pm

Venue: Open Event Area, Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One

The construction industry suffers the worst direct impacts of global warming: With 60% of construction workers in Hong Kong already having experienced symptoms of heat stroke. Hence, more effective cooling solutions are needed that are sensitive to the demands of the industry’s harsh environment.

To do so, skills and experience in prototyping is critical. Thus, we organize this workshop, including interactive lectures, hands-on production and final pitching, to educate students on topics such as problem finding, engineering principles, rapid iterative processes etc.; and consequently pass on our spirit of practical innovation. Thus, together, we can come to a solution for workers against global warming.

Date: July 21, 2024 (Sunday)

Time: 9:00am – 18:00pm

Venue: Open Event Area, Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One

Class size: 10

Instructor: Mr Joseph Wong, Mr Mac Ju (Leaders of SIG: Designing solutions for construction workers against Global Warming)

Eligibility: Priority to Innovation Wing members and members of SIG: Designing solutions for construction workers against Global Warming. All HKU students are welcome to join.

*Note: Participants are expected to bring their own laptops.

Limited quotas are offered on first-come-first-served basis. No prior knowledge is required.

Workshop Outline
Topic Details
Design Theories
Introduction to project design cycle and principles using SIG prototype and existing products as an examples.
Exercise 1
You will try locating the problem in this exercise.
Break
Design from a Medical Perspective
Points to consider when incorporating medical knowledge into the design.
Circuit Theories
Introduction to fundamental circuit components and circuit theories.
Lunch Break
Advance Modeling Techniques
Hands-on prototyping session, using concept drawing, clay molding and 3D scanning.
Industrial Design and Aerodynamics
Points to consider when incorporating practical concerns and aerodynamics theories into the design.
Exercise 2
Design and build a prototype for presentation.
Final Presentation
Group presentation on their own design.