Why and For Whom We Design: Lessons from Industrial Design
About this Event
Join Us for a fun evening of Design talk!
This is an open event where we learn, collaborate with, and teach each other about Design, innovation (and SOLIDWORKS).
Everyone is welcome, regardless of your experience level with SOLIDWORKS. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious about 3D design, this meetup is the perfect place to network, learn, and share cool projects.
You don’t have to be a SOLIDWORKS user, and you don’t have to be a CAD user to join us; you just need to be curious.
Event Details:
- Date: 24 September 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Garage Society Causeway Bay, 11/F & 16/F Tower 535, 535 Jaffe Rd, Causeway Bay
- Cost: Free!
What to Expect:
- Super friendly atmosphere
- Networking opportunities with fellow design enthusiasts
- Insightful presentation
- Open discussions about innovation and design!
- Amazing Snacks!!
Featured Speakers:
Simon Kwan
Simon Kwan is an industrial design and product development leader with over two decades of international experience taking physical products from napkin sketch to mass manufacturing. Originally starting in automotive engineering in the US, Simon's career spans consumer electronics, premium audio, rugged mobile accessories, luxury packaging, airline & hotel hospitality supply, and fashion and home lifestyle accessories across the US, Mainland China, and Hong Kong.
He previously served as Head of Design at Catalyst, delivering extreme-protection mobile tech accessories, and as Senior Design Manager at KEF (GP Acoustics), overseeing the team that brought forth award-winning hi-fi speakers such as the LS60 and LSX. As an inventor and entrepreneur, Simon successfully crowdfunded and launched Qaramel (SIMPLcase) into Apple Retail stores across the Asia-Pacific region. Balancing hands-on artisan craft with cutting-edge AI-integrated workflows, Simon views industrial design as a human-centered bridge between creative vision, engineering rigor, and real-world commercial impact.
Why Attend?
This meetup is more than just a gathering - it's an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, gain insights into different industries, and explore the backends of creating artifacts in our society. Remember, you don't need to be a SOLIDWORKS user to join us. All are welcome!
Event Rundown
7:00 PM - Doors open, network and eat.
7:20 - 7:45 PM - Welcome and Intros.
7:45 - 8:15 PM - Talk by Simon Kwan
8:15 - 9:00 PM - Networking and eat some more
Venue Sponsor: Garage Society
Garage Society is a flexible workspace and coworking provider with multiple locations across Hong Kong Island, offering private offices, hot desking, meeting rooms, and event spaces
Website: https://www.thegaragesociety.com
Join our WhatsApp Community!
We have a little WhatsApp group that you can join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IzUYGNDlQBt9MuMe6SdY4Y
We look forward to seeing you there!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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