Design Entrepreneurship: Reflections on the Practice of Turning Creativity into Business.

Although some people are naturally more creative than others, turning those ideas into innovative products and businesses requires a lot of learned experience—and even failures—to succeed. This website is designed to equip those of you who are willing to embark on this thorny path with the practice ideas, success stories, and lessons from failure that you need. I hope you’ll find some inspiration as you read on!

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On Design

  • The Design Thinking Journey of Innopage

    21st‑Century Talent That Can Overcome “Wicked Problems” The question “What are the skills of the 21st century?” has not only drawn the attention of educators and parents, but also that of governments and business leaders worldwide. They are grappling with how to identify, recruit, retain, and nurture the next generation of talent so that they More

  • The Transformation and Remaking of Grandion Group

    The Business Journey of a Supply‑Chain Platform Integrator In an era dominated by digital frenzy and ever‑shifting technology, how can SMEs spot new opportunities? If you ask Alan Cheung Yick Lun, Chief Operating Officer of Grandion Group International Holdings Ltd., he would say the answer lies in building cross‑border collaboration, developing business ecosystems, and driving More

  • Design Thinking Takes Root in Hong Kong?

    In recent years, the design‑thinking movement—once a niche in the global design world—has begun to seep into other fields. As a result, people in public affairs, business, and education in Europe and the United States are increasingly aware of this movement. The surge in popularity of design thinking is, of course, tied to the reputation More

  • Six Design Startup Dreams

    “Jingyuan, what do you want to do when you grow up?” I, with my hair thinning more and more, ran my fingers over Jingyuan’s shiny black mushroom‑shaped head, feeling a deep sense of envy. “I want to be Steve Jobs!” Jingyuan answered without hesitation. I also admired my friend Sam, who always treats his ten‑year‑old More

  • Setting Direction for Your Business : Eight Types of Design Entrepreneurship Models

    My friend has a little “master” at home who can talk endlessly about the popular personality‑prediction methods out there—Tarot cards, the Enneagram, the twelve zodiac signs, the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, blood‑type personality theories, and so on. She can talk for an hour or two without getting tired. If you have a child at home, More

  • Design Company Business Models

    Beyond Design: Key Factors—Market, Scale, Structure, and TalentA successful design company doesn’t require every employee to be a designer. Instead, it relies on a diverse team where each member plays a specialized role—including customer service, IT, business development, finance, and accounting. The key lies in building an effective organizational structure and scaling appropriately, aligning with market demands, systematically attracting More

On Entrepreneurship

  • Design Company Business Models

    Beyond Design: Key Factors—Market, Scale, Structure, and TalentA successful design company doesn’t require every employee to be a designer. Instead, it relies on a diverse team where each member plays a specialized role—including customer service, IT, business development, finance, and accounting. The key lies in building an effective organizational structure and scaling appropriately, aligning with market demands, systematically attracting More

  • Setting Direction for Your Business : Eight Types of Design Entrepreneurship Models

    My friend has a little “master” at home who can talk endlessly about the popular personality‑prediction methods out there—Tarot cards, the Enneagram, the twelve zodiac signs, the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, blood‑type personality theories, and so on. She can talk for an hour or two without getting tired. If you have a child at home, More

  • Six Design Startup Dreams

    “Jingyuan, what do you want to do when you grow up?” I, with my hair thinning more and more, ran my fingers over Jingyuan’s shiny black mushroom‑shaped head, feeling a deep sense of envy. “I want to be Steve Jobs!” Jingyuan answered without hesitation. I also admired my friend Sam, who always treats his ten‑year‑old More

  • Entrepreneurial Thinking is Learnable by Everyone

    In my career of teaching and entrepreneurship, I have come to understand a principle: the knowledge and practice of entrepreneurship are not only useful for those who intend to start a business, but also for other employees. However, many people misunderstand it, thinking that entrepreneurship simply means becoming a boss; they believe that those content More

  • Three Pieces of Advice for Young Entrepreneurs

    I advise friends who are determined to start their own businesses: once you choose this path, you must be mentally prepared. People around you will inevitably look at you with skepticism, thinking you’re at a dead end. They may assume you’re fired from a company not because of poor performance but because you’re unpopular, that More

  • New Model of Startup Training for College Students

    The annual Guangdong‑Hong Kong ICT Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (GD‑HK ICT YEP) entrepreneurship camp concluded successfully on 27‑29 November 2015 at the Guangdong Vocational College of Post and Telecom in Guangzhou. The event, jointly organised by Cyberport Management Limited and the Guangdong Software Industry Association, brought together more than 130 university students from Guangdong and Hong Kong for a three‑day, two‑night More