2022-2023 INTERNATIONAL SALON
FASHION X AI
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
The Fashion X AI International Symposium held on 17 February 2023 at Fabrica, The Mills, in Hong Kong was organised by the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab), with Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) as the Lead Sponsor.
The hybrid event gathered leading innovators, design practitioners, fashion experts and academics to discuss the application of AI and advanced technologies in fashion, sharing insights into how innovation drives creativity and growth to disrupt the future of the industry.
"I am delighted to see so many renowned inter-disciplinary experts delivering various inspiring topics covering AI and design. It is our honour to have them here to share their professional insights and valuable experience in their journey of innovation and technology development." said IR Professor Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, in his welcoming speech.
Full recordings of each presentation and panel discussion can be accessed via the links below.
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM RECORDINGS
SPRAY-ON FABRIC “INSTANT COUTURE DRESS”
SPEAKER
Dr. Manel Torres
Managing Director, Fabrican Ltd
AI X FASHION: UNDERSTANDING, INTERACTION AND CREATION
SPEAKER
Prof. Calvin Wong
CEO & Centre Director, AiDLab
Cheng Yik Hung Professor in Fashion,
School of Fashion and Textiles,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
ARTIFICIAL, EXISTING AESTHETIC OR CURIOUS INTELLIGENCE? WHAT IS REALLY REQUIRED FOR FASHION DESIGNERS OF OUR FUTURE?
SPEAKER
Ms. Zowie Broach
Co-Founder, Boudicca
Head of Fashion MA Programme, Royal College of Art
EMBRACING THE AI REVOLUTION: NAVIGATING THE ADOPTION OF AI IN TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES
SPEAKER
Dr. Yu- Sung Chang Ph.D.
CEO, Vivity AI Inc.
THE COMPUTABILITY OF NARRATIVE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF AI GENERATED CONTENT (AIGC）
SPEAKER
Dr. Ling Fan
CEO, Tezign.com
Director, Tongji University Design AI Lab
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND HUMANISTIC DESIGN
SPEAKER
Mr. Charles Johnson
Design and Innovation Leader
“HI SIRI, PLEASE BUILD ME A BRAND” — THE ROLE OF AI IN BRANDING.
SPEAKER
Mr. Anson Shum
Vice President Marketing, SAUVEREIGN
INTERROGATING THE ROLE OF DIGITAL CLOTH IN FUTURE FASHION
SPEAKER
Ms. Anne Toomey
Head of Programme, Textiles, School of Design, Royal College of Art
DISCUSSION PANEL: AI FOR ENHANCING CREATIVITY
PANEL CHAIR
Dr. Chloe Ki
Assistant Professor, School of Fashion and Textiles,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
SPEAKER
Ms. Zowie Broach
Co-Founder, Boudicca
Head of Fashion MA Programme, Royal College of Art
Dr. Ling Fan
CEO, Tezign.com
Director, Tongji University Design AI Lab
Prof. Calvin Wong
CEO & Centre Director, AiDLab
Cheng Yik Hung Professor in Fashion,School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
DISCUSSION PANEL: FUTURE MATERIALITY: SYNERGISING INTELLIGENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND DESIGN
PANEL CHAIR
Dr. Tommy Tse
Associate Professor, Media Studies Department, Faculty of Humanities, University of Amsterdam
SPEAKER
Dr. Yan Tina Luximon
Associate Professor, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. Jeanne Tan
COO & Centre Assistant Director, AiDLab
Associate Professor, School of Fashion and Textiles,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Ms. Anne Toomey
Head of Programme, Textiles, School of Design, Royal College of Art
Dr. Manel Torres
Managing Director, Fabrican Ltd
