Lecture 1 – Collaboration Around the Globe
Hato, a design studio, was founded in 2009 by Ken Kirton and Jackson Lam, with the goal of creating a support structure for their community of practice, and has since expanded to include a printing press, publishing house, and digital director, with a recent opening of an office in Hong Kong.
The key findings of the text are that Hato's values are founded around craft, community, and education, and that their design process is centered around prototyping and collaboration with clients.
The key findings are that Hato's expansion to Hong Kong has provided opportunities for cultural exchange and learning, and that the two studios are able to communicate effectively through regular catch-ups and tools like WhatsApp.
The key findings of the conversation include the importance of having a clear purpose and values in Hato's practice, the potential for expansion into new markets such as Japan, and the need for responsible community engagement.
The methods used by Hato include prototyping, collaboration with clients, and a circular design process that involves bringing clients into the center of the process.
The methods used by Hato in their expansion to Hong Kong include regular communication through tools like WhatsApp, and regular catch-ups between the two studios.
The methods used by Hato include co-design, community engagement, and education, with a focus on supporting students and young designers through initiatives such as the Hato student society.
The results of Hato's approach are that they have been able to build trust with their clients, create a collective voice, and communicate their values through their touchpoints.
The results of Hato's expansion to Hong Kong are that they have been able to work with new clients and audiences, and have provided opportunities for cultural exchange and learning.
The results of Hato's practice include the establishment of a strong international presence, the development of a niche expertise in co-design and community engagement, and the support of education and creativity in the design sector.
The conclusions that can be drawn from the text are that Hato's approach to design is centered around community, craft, and education, and that their circular design process has allowed them to build trust with clients and create a collective voice.
The conclusions of the conversation include the importance of having a clear purpose and values in Hato's practice, the potential for expansion into new markets, and the need for responsible community engagement.