Disney Imaginations Hong Kong Design Competition 2024 Embraces Creativity Without Boundaries
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Download DetailsHONG KONG, January 31, 2024 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) today announced the winners of the Disney Imaginations Hong Kong Design Competition 2024. This year, HKDL opened the competition to more institutions and cities in the Greater Bay Area as part of its commitment to nurture talent across boundaries, and for the first time, students with a creative flair from across any and all disciplines were encouraged to apply.
The winning team, Lost and Found, distinguished itself among almost 100 teams and more than 300 students from Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Shenzhen, and Macau. The team has earned a HK$25,000 cash award, a familiarization trip to one other Disneyland Park for a learning exchange, and a three-month internship at Walt Disney Imagineering Hong Kong office, collaborating with Disney Imagineers who will share valuable insights. This opportunity has historically opened doors for many past winners to pursue an Imagineering career.
This year’s challenge was centered around themes of sustainability and inclusion, with a focus on conservation. It invited participants to create an educational experience that showcases and helps preserve cultural heritage at risk of being forgotten.
Officiating the ceremony was Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and guest of honor, Kevin Yeung. “I am delighted that this competition has been extended to the Greater Bay Area this year, attracting almost 100 teams of young talents from institutions in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Macau. This is also the first time the competition open to students from all disciplines, elevating it to be an amazing platform for youngsters with different backgrounds to showcase their boundless creativity and exchange views.”
“Creativity and innovation continue to be the cornerstones of all we do at Disney, and storytelling has the power to connect us all,” said Michael Moriarty, managing director, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. “This competition holds a very special place at HKDL. It fuels innovative storytelling, a core Disney value, while championing youth development. It offers young talent a platform to express their creativity and learn from top industry professionals.”
Created in 1991, Imaginations is a design competition created and sponsored by Walt Disney Imagineering in the United States. In 2011, HKDL became the first international site to bring the competition outside the United States. Titled Disney Imaginations Hong Kong Design Competition, participants from selected institutions combine their technical, artistic and creative skills to propose hypothetical concepts for an immersive experience, showcasing their ability to integrate innovative and diverse ideas with a passion for Disney.
The Disney Imaginations Hong Kong Design Competition is part of Disney Future Storytellers, the company’s initiative to empower the next generation of storytellers and innovators. Applications for Disney Imaginations Hong Kong Design Competition 2025 open in June 2024. More details will be announced soon.
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