Social Gastronomy
Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation
Work with celebrity chefs and grassroots groups to highlight the problem of food wastage by creating a food event that turns potential food waste into a feast.
Recipient of 2014 Silver A’ Design Award Event and Happening Design.
Project Details
Solution
Transform football field into an open kitchen
Supply power and water
Design and provide external and additional lighting
Accommodate guests with different social status, background, age, knowledge and language
Cooking in diverse teams
Target appropriate NGOs to connect with underprivileged families
Invite local hawkers to move and install remote stalls, adhering to fire safety regulations
Seamless user experience for guests
Minimise waste with reusable furniture
Year: 2014
Location: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Task: Event Design
Team Members:
Event curator: Alvin Yip
Project Manager: Jenny Choi
Co-Event manager: Louise Lo
Coordinator: Sharon Lee
Designer: Jun Hung