deTour 2025 Creative Voice Design Dialogue - The Return of Craft

The Return of Craft: Design as New Ground "Join us for a captivating session with talk featuring three innovative Italian design groups, and explore where craftsmanship, innovation, and tradition intersect. We are delighted to welcome guest speakers—Lucia Massari, the design duo GROOVIDO, and Jonathan Bocca. Lucia explores how to elevate the legacy of, while GROOVIDO designs distinctive furniture blending cultural influences with innovative methods. Jonathan sculpts imaginative furniture from recycled paper, showcasing how innovation meets tradition through the transformative power of repurposed materials. Moderated by architect Dennis Cheung, this cross-regional conversation will inspire perspectives between design and the enduring value of craftsmanship.""We cordially invite you to an in-depth dialogue with Italian creative teams, exploring the infinite possibilities where craftsmanship, innovation, and tradition converge. In this engaging session, we will delve into the creative worlds of three highly innovative designers and teams, witnessing how deep cultural heritage can be transformed into a forward-looking design language. We are honored to welcome three distinguished speakers: Lucia Massari, who is dedicated to exploring ways to elevate the valuable legacy of traditional craftsmanship and infuse it with contemporary vitality; the design duo GROOVIDO, who excel at integrating diverse cultural influences with innovative approaches to create uniquely narrative furniture pieces; and Jonathan Bocca, who uses his imaginative hands to sculpt functional furniture from recycled paper, perfectly demonstrating the transformative power of repurposed materials and how innovation and tradition can meet harmoniously through sustainable concepts. This discussion will be moderated by architect Dennis Cheung, guiding a cross-regional design discourse. We believe this gathering of diverse perspectives will inspire fresh insights into the essence of design and the enduring value of craftsmanship, offering rich sources of inspiration."———————————————————————————————————————Moderator: Dennis Cheung (Founder of Studio-RYTE)Speaker: GROOVIDO (Co-creator of "A Battle of Beasts")Jonathan Bocca (Co-creator of "Nuvola Grande")Lucia Massari (Co-creator of "primavera")Language: EnglishFee: Free———————————————————————————————————————Terms and conditions：Once the application process is completed, all personal data of both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be kept in the database of PMQ Management Co. Ltd. For statistical analysis, the contact information of all participants will be included in the mailing list of PMQ Management Co. Ltd for news updates unless otherwise stated. If applicants wish to change, update or delete your personal data submitted, or unsubscribe from receiving PMQ’s information, please send your request to info@pmq.org.hk or via mail to PMQ Management Co. Ltd., S614, Block A, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong.PMQ reserves the right to photograph and film all activities of “deTour 2024” and all participants’ works. Participants agree that PMQ takes ownership of all photographs and films it takes or on its behalf, and the photographs and films can be used in any function for publicity use.In the event of any dispute, the decision of PMQ Management Co. Ltd shall be final.