For the first phase of the Hong Kong Museum of History’s renovation, we were commissioned to create an in-depth exploration of Hong Kong’s community and global connections, through a comprehensive look at the city’s unique urban story. These stories are shared across three temporary galleries, in a series of exhibitions collectively called Multifaceted Hong Kong.

Our content design creates personal connections between visitors and the people who have lived in, settled in, migrated from or passed through Hong Kong.  We drew on in-depth research of past lives, Hong Kong’s material culture, and the fabric of the city itself to unlock these nuanced personal stories.
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’Sojourning in Gold Mountain’ explores the place of Gold Mountain shops in the lives of overseas Chinese in California. Creating an emotional connection was crucial.  We designed a series of set pieces where visitors ‘meet’ the people whose belongings are on display, hearing their stories as if first-hand. In this way, the items become more meaningful, revealing their significance to people far from home.

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