If I wake up every day and feel unhappy and tired at the thought of going back to work, then that job is definitely not suitable for me.
——Ami
Ami, majored in advertising design in college and worked as a graphic designer after graduation, but currently becomes a personal trainer. After two or three years of working in the advertising industry, she gradually realized that she didn't want to continue as a designer. With courage and determination, she stepped out of her comfort zone and turned her other interest, fitness, into a career, transforming herself into a healthy and confident Personal Trainer from scratch.
The society that suppresses creativity limits the scope of design work
In the eyes of the general public, those who work in advertising and graphic desi...
Society has rigid expectations for men and women, and these are accompanied by high demands and standards.
Pearlmi Tam
In Hong Kong, traditional Chinese thinking heavily influences societal perceptions of gender, often favouring men over women and constraining women into passive and fragile roles. Anecdotes like Pearlmi's experience in motorbike lessons illustrate the pervasive nature of gender expectations and stereotypes. Rigid ideas about what "men should'' and "women should" do create unrealistic and unfair situations, making it difficult for individuals to break free from traditional gender roles.
Despite progress made towards challenging gender stereotypes, society's journey remains a long one.
Gender expectations are imposed on everyone, regardless of gend...