PERSPECTIVE

【VOICE OF HER】 I’ve Never had a Comfort Zone – Irving Cheung

I've never had a comfort zone because I've never felt the need to create one Irving Cheung “I'm an art director, costume designer, commercial director, shop owner, artist, and a mom... Well, or something along those lines!" That's how Irving introduced herself during the interview. One might wonder if she's a freelancer, given her diverse roles that may seem overwhelming and limit her freedom. However, every one of these roles is a result of her deliberate choices and is wholeheartedly embraced with passion. Irving studied fine arts with the dream of becoming an artist. However, her early exposure to the world of film, thanks to her sister, led her down the path of becoming an art director. With her trained aesthetics and discerning eye, she not only excelled in set design but ...

More than a Daddy-girl

It is often said that daughters bear a striking resemblance to their fathers, not only in terms of inherited traits and appearance, but also in the paths they choose in life. Daughters are often described as their fathers' “lover of previous life”, the role of a father is already intertwined with his daughter long even before this life, and in this lifetime, he becomes the primary male figure who shapes their lives. This profound connection is far from simple. The origin of Father's Day itself can be traced back to a dutiful daughter, Sonora Smart Dodd from the United States, who sought to express gratitude for her father's nurturing of her and her five siblings. Through relentless efforts, she campaigned to establish "Father's Day" with the mayor, state government and various organisatio...

【WHY NOT BOLD】Interviewing Pearlmi Tam – Screenwriter of “Drive My Cube” A highway towards Growth

https://youtu.be/xIN4h6N-cS4 A Female Driver who is also a Good Driver Pearlmi Tam walked into the studio with a confident smile, dressed in an apricot jumpsuit dress, black leather shoes, and floral socks. Her wheat-colored shoulder-length hair framed her face perfectly, and she looked ready to take on the world. She is the screenwriter of the script 'Drive My Cube'. In the script of "Drive my Cube," the protagonist Ana refuses to sell her late father's Nissan Cube. To experience the same scenery her father saw from the driver's seat, she learns to drive. Whenever Ana faces a near-crash, she unexpectedly unlocks her own supernatural ability and sets out on various fantastical journeys. She is meeting the first female driver in history, rescuing a mysterious sheep...

From Designer to Personal Trainer: The importance of finding true happiness in your work

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...

Hong Kong girl learning environmentalism: Ten years of dedication to beach cleaning 

在 Instagram 查看這則貼文 大便妹,學環保。(@imsheeppoo)分享的貼文 Working in the field of environmental protection in materialistic Hong Kong has never been an easy task. The only local paper beverage box recycling factory, "Meow Factory," located in Yuen Long, was not granted a lease renewal by the landlord, Science Park Corporation, last year, indicating that there is still much room for improvement in Hong Kong's environmental measures and policies. If you want to be environmentally friendly in Hong Kong, you cannot expect much support or resources from institutions or the government. Despite this, there are still people who are willing to put in effort and overcome difficulties by practicing environmental protection in their daily lives, even studying environmental protection in...

From Creative Communications Graduate Becoming a Female Baker Fulfilling Entrepreneurial Dreams

In Hong Kong under the pandemic, people have been exploring various new interests locally in recent years, also paying more attention to their diets. Women try to enjoy baking at home. The baking profession is no longer just a domain for men; women can also turn their baking skills into an important career. In a society of educational inflation Dreams require more courage  In a society where educational inflation is prevalent, the fact that having a college degree does not necessarily lead to finding one's ideal job is a cause for reflection. Parents often project their expectations onto us, and many times they expect us to find a stable, white-collar job. In the face of various social trends and expectations, it is important for young professionals to listen to their heart...

【VOICE OF HER】Gender Norms in Society— Pearlmi Tam

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...