Hong Kong Manhole Cover Redesign
Manhole is a common object in our daily life and has fully developed in Hong Kong since 100 years ago. The design of the manhole can show the developement of Hong Kong. In fact, most of us don't understand connection about manhole and Hong Kong. Besides that, the design of Hong Kong Manhole are going worse as it lose the features that can show Hong Kong identity.
Leaflet
There is no standard format of manhole cover design for the manufacturer. The standard format was built in 1990. There are mainly two types of manhole cover for Hong Kong's drainage system. The square or round pattern on the manhole distinguish the clean or dirty water .
Souvenir
The pins is a miniature of manhole cover. It draw the public's attention on the object in our daily life. The panoramic view on the pin can show the design concept of this project. People can spread our objective through discussion or even as a gift to others.
Redesigned Manhole Cover System
The redesigned Manhole cover system keep the traditional design that rounded towards the middle.
It cuts the manhole into 2 main parts. One part is the view of the place and the other part is the logo of the place. It helps people to understand where the place is.
It cuts the manhole into 2 main parts. One part is the view of the place and the other part is the logo of the place. It helps people to understand where the place is.
The objectives that make the design project more user-centred.
1. Educated the public on the uses of Manhole
1. Educated the public on the uses of Manhole
2. Built up “Identity of Hong Kong” with different Hong Kong districts
3. Promote the beauty of society
City View of Hong Kong
The Manhole design is base on the attractions of different districts. People can even identify the place throguh the manhole cover. Also, people can know more about their districts through the design of manhole.
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