Service-learning workshop for course instructors
Make a Little Thing 「造」件小事
Spark your curiosity • Explore community needs • Put ideas into practice
藉由好奇出發 • 探索社區需要 • 動手造件小事
Every little thing counts, so, why not get started right here and right now? If you are passionate about finding new ways and possibilities to tackle social problems as well as to spark your creativity, TriAngle invites you to join our programme “Social Innovation Maker (SIM): Make a Little Thing”.
In this journey, under the guidance of your mentors, you will discover inspiring stories in the communities, become familiarised with the skills of design thinking and community analysis, and finally create your own products or services with fellow students from different disciplines. In response to the various community needs, you will be able to put your product/service ideas into practice in real-life situations! This is a great opportunity to realise your potential and make positive changes in the communities.
若你對身邊事物充滿好奇心，有動手實踐的衝勁，又想培養創造力，歡迎你參加「社創籽：造件小事」計劃──你將會與不同學科的同學一起落區，探索和了解社區內大大小小有趣的人和事，並在社創導師的指導下，運用社區研究及創意思維技巧，動手把你天馬行空的構思「造」出來，以實際行動回應社區當下的需要。讓我們一起連繫社區，身體力行，把「小事化大」！
Recap
From October 2021, HKBU students (SIMMERS) in the SIM programme took part in a series of social innovation workshops with a view to creating innovative interventions for three community partners. Although their work plans have largely been hindered by the pandemic, the three SIMMER teams strived to put their ideas into actual practice.
The SIM programme concluded with the Online Achievement Showcase on 24 March 2022. The SIMMERS shared their passion, their projects and the stories behind in accordance with the themes “Spark Your Curiosity”, “Explore Community Needs” and “Put Idea Into Practice”. With the valuable feedback from our partners, the SIMMERS were encouraged.
Interventions the SIMMERS have created:
Team Early Morning 晨咁早
The team organised an interactive online experience for Hong Chi Morninghope School, Tuen Mun students and Hong Kong Baptist University students. The experience was the first step to facilitate a better understanding between the two groups of students. The team hopes to organise more activities to promote social inclusion.
Team Replay 生命玩家
Using a mahjong squeezing game, the team organised a creative public event to promote the mahjong hand-carving. The team also created new designs of mahjong so as to help the project partner REstore to raise public awareness about this traditional craftsmanship.
Programme Schedule
Support to SIMMERS
- Opportuniies in NGOs to implement new projects
- Mentor support and consultations with young innovators
- Step-by-step training to put the ideas into practice
- Funding support for materialising the project
- Chances to meet with up-and-coming social designers and entrepreneurs
- Makers’ studio and technical support
SIM Founding Mentors
Prof Howard Ling
Chief Consultant, HKCSS Social Enterprise Business Centre
Mr Felix Lio
Founder & Partner, Teclent Venture Investment Limited
Mr Jonathan Salmon
Head of Sustainability, Li & Fung Limtied
Prof Calvin Tse
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Kam Kee Holdings Limited
Ms Diana Wong
Director, Venchi HK Ltd., an Italian chocolate brand founded in 1878
Founder, La broderie, embroidery and jewellery, handmade in Hong Kong
General Manager, Charming Jewellery Limited, a manufacturer, wholesaler and exporter of high-end jewellery
Dr Jim Zheng
R&D Manager, Smart Mobility, Automotive Platforms and Application Systems (APAS) R&D
Organisers
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Partners
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