Organised by PMQ and the Japan Graphic Design Association (JAGDA), the exhibition “Graphic Design in Japan 2024 (Hong Kong Edition)” continues the long-term partnership and will take place from 25 April to 11 May at PMQ.

This exhibition features selections from the annual publication “Graphic Design in Japan,” which showcases the year’s top 300 graphic design works selected by a group of Japanese design professionals. This exhibition will showcase some of the works from the annual publication, including the 26th Yusaku Kamekura Design Awardee KITAGAWA Issay; JAGDA New Designer Awardees Agata YAMAGUCHI, Mariko OKAZAKI and Shunta SAKAMOTO, as well as JAGDA Award awardees Kenya HARA and Tomohiro OKAZAKI.

In addition to the exhibition, a variety of engaging programmes, including: Creative Voice, Designer-led Tours and JAGDA Kids Workshop – the new creative experience co-created between PMQ and JAGDA.Renowned designers Ryosuke UEHARA, Akiko SEKIMOTO, and Naonori YAGO will also participate in several public events.

All events are now open for registration, and spots are limited, so it’s first come, first served. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the original works of design masters and appreciate graphic design! Register now: http://pmq.hk/Hfe3D

【JAGDA Kids Workshop】

JAGDA Kids Workshop – DESIGNING A FEELING

Fun, educational workshops that enhance parent-child communication. Using chocolate—loved by both adults and children—as a medium, participants will train their observation and expression skills through the five senses, transforming “feelings” into creations under the guidance of Japanese designers.

Participants will first engage with different forms, textures, scents, and sounds of chocolate through sensory experiences. Then, designers will facilitate discussions and creative activities. Through interactive experiences and observations, feelings are transformed into “tangible designs”, stimulating creative thinking while also allowing for joyful collaboration in design, strengthening connections between parents and children, and adding warmth to the design process.

Date | 3.5.2025 (Sat) / 4.5.2025 (Sun)
Time | 11:00 – 13:00
Language | Japanese, Cantonese
Moderator and Tutors | Sarene CHAN (Art Director, Graphic Designer, Winner of JAGDA New Designer Award 2025); Naonori YAGO (Art Director, Graphic Designer, Winner of JAGDA New Designer Award 2023), Ryosuke UEHARA (Winner of JAGDA Award 2024, Winner of The 11th Yusaku Kamekura Design Award), Slok (Founder of SLOK Chocolate)

【Creative Voice】

1 / Design MITATE

A dialogue that bring together Japan and Hong Kong, bridging different fields and generations. The speakers will discuss the exploration of various mediums in the creative process, as well as the transformation of the designer’s role under the influence of new technologies like AI.

Date | 26.4.2025 (Sat)
Time | 15:00 – 16:00
Language | Japanese, Cantonese
Moderator and Speakers | Henry Chu (Creative Director and Founder of pill & pillow, Digital Artist); Akiko SEKIMOTO (Graphic Designer / Art Director, Winner of JAGDA Award 2023, Book Design of ”Graphic Design in Japan 2024”), Toby Ng (Founder & Creative Director of Toby Ng Design)

2 / JAGDA Video Sharing: Creative Dialogue among Graphic Designer, Animator, and Picture Book Creator

“What is the essence of visual creation? How do creators from different fields interpret the same work?”

In this dialogue, we will use selected videos from JAGDA as a starting point, inviting creators from three different fields—graphic design, animation, and picture book creation—to engage in a discussion about “Perception and Creativity”. They will explore visual composition, storytelling, and image language, analysing the creative thoughts behind the videos and sharing how their advertising experiences shape their creative methods.

Date | 26.4.2025 (Sat)
Time | 17:30 – 18:30
Language | Cantonese
Moderator and Speakers | Lio Yeung (Founder, Creative director of Young & Innocent); Benny Lau (Designer, Illustrator & Picture Book Artist), Donald Kwok (Producer of “Monsoon Blue”& Director of Flying Monkeys Production)

3 / From Sensation to Creation

An impactful design is closely related to the designer’s perception of life; therefore, design education often starts from the experience of living. Aesthetics and design can bring about changes in life. In this talk, local and Japanese designers will explore the importance of perception in the creative process, how to incorporate life experiences into design, how to transform life experiences into design language, and share how creative education can cultivate the next generation’s perceptive abilities and innovative thinking.

Date | 3.5.2025 (Sat)
Time | 15:00 – 16:00
Language | Japanese, Cantonese
Moderator and Speakers | Wesley Ho (Co-founder & Design Director of Napp Studio & Architects); Kevin Siu (Co-founder/Director of AaaM Architects), Naonori YAGO (Art Director, Graphic Designer, Winner of JAGDA New Designer Award 2023), Ryosuke UEHARA (Winner of JAGDA Award 2024 & The 11th Yusaku Kamekura Design Award)

4 / Aesthetics Series – Book Design

Aesthetics and design are ubiquitous in our lives; even in the book in your hand, the cover, color scheme, typography, binding, and dust jacket all reflect the designer’s intentions. Speakers will guide everyone into the realm of book design, teaching how to appreciate a book from an aesthetic perspective.

Date | 10.5.2025 (Sat)
Time | 15:00 – 16:00
Language | Cantonese
Moderator and Speakers | Li Hong Ting (Co-founder of Corrupt the Youth); Chan Hei Shing (Book Designer), Kenny Or ( Founder of Little Green Feet)

【Designer & Creator-led Tour】

1/ Designer | Akiko SEKIMOTO (Graphic Designer / Art Director, Winner of JAGDA Award 2023, Book Design of ”Graphic Design in Japan 2024”)
Date | 25.4.2025 (Fri)
Time | 16:00 – 17:00
Language | Japanese (with Cantonese Interpretation)

2/ Creator | Miha (Writer, Adjunct Associate Professor at the Creative and Cultural Innovation Research Institute, Lingnan University)
Date | 27.4.2025 (Sun)
Time | 15:00 – 15:45
Language | Cantonese

3/ Creator | Lio Yeung (Founder, Creative director of Young & Innocent)
Date | 3.5.2025 (Sat)
Time | 16:30 – 17:30
Language | Cantonese

4/ Designer | David Lo (Creative Director of LOMATTERS)
Date | 3.5.2025 (Sat)
Time | 17:00 – 18:00
Language | Cantonese

5/ Designer | Ryosuke UEHARA (Winner of JAGDA Award 2024, The 11th Yusaku Kamekura Design Award)
Date | 4.5.2025 (Sun)
Time | 15:00 – 16:00
Language | Japanese (with Cantonese Interpretation)

6/ Designer | Freeman Lau (Founder of KL&K Creative Strategics)
Date | 8.5.2025 (Thu)
Time | 15:00 – 16:00
Language | Cantonese

7/ Designer | Naonori YAGO (Art Director, Graphic Designer, Winner of JAGDA New Designer Award 2023)
Date | 9.5.2025 (Fri)
Time | 15:00 – 16:30
Language | Japanese (with Cantonese Interpretation)

8/ Designer | Chan Hei Shing (Book Designer)
Date | 10.5.2025 (Sat)
Time | 16:30 – 17:15
Language | Cantonese

9/ Creator | Chun Kai Fung, Keith (Founder of FLIP & ROLL)
Date | 11.4.2025 (Sun)
Time | 15:00 – 16:00 / 16:30 – 17:30
Language | Cantonese