Jazmin LUK Ka-Ki

“Designers can investigate on local history and culture more detailly, as every region has its own stories.”

In the eyes of adolescents, the word “History” may refer to some iconic events or the dates in the textbook. In fact, many exciting local stories reflect the changes in times as well. Hong Kong Urban Legends Game Set, as reflected by its name, takes urban legends as the game theme. Jazmin Luk hopes to encourage our younger generation to explore the history through her design of game.

Exploring History in the Community

Once the game set is opened, a familiar board and pattern is seen, because Jazmin has used the Chinese Happy Chess, one of the local collective memories, as a blueprint to create this new game. As for the content development, to understand the history and urban legends from over a hundred years ago requires much effort and thorough research. Jazmin has visited historical sites, searched online, read old newspaper, and even interviewed residents.

As more Hong Kong designs are about Hong Kong food, architecture and so on, the public is educated to put attention on local culture. With such foundation, Jazmin suggests a further understanding. “Designers can investigate on local history and culture in more details, as every region has its own stories,” said Jazmin. After the extensive investigation, the works designers create will strongly reflect the characteristics of the times.

Jazmin LUK Ka-Ki

Student, Academy of Visual Arts,
Hong Kong Baptist University

Jazmin is a student of the Academy of Visual Arts at Hong Kong Baptist University. She has been captivated by the power of imagination, and growing up she was particularly interested in nature and legend culture. This drives her to create works about humans and nature regularly. Observing and listening inspires Jazmin infinitely. Imagination is a powerful tool that she believes can be used to foster positive change and inspire others to appreciate the beauty and complexity of our world.