Paul Lo

Dr. Paul Lo is a Teaching Fellow at the School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, with a 20-year track record in public design, participatory design, and inclusive design. His work bridges industrial/product design with public policy through collaborations with HKSAR government departments like the Environmental Protection Department and Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

• PhD from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• 20+ international design/invention awards
• Teaching positions at multiple Hong Kong institutions

His research focuses on integrating design methodologies into public policy frameworks, particularly for waste recycling systems in Hong Kong communities. This work combines strategic design with environmental sustainability principles.

Recent publications address waste management policy and community-centered design in urban contexts. Trends in his research span sustainable systems, public sector innovation, and policy implementation through design.

Scientific Awards

• Red Dot Award (Germany)
• D&AD (UK)
• Good Design (USA)
• International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva
• Crystal Cabin Awards (Germany)
• Successful Design Awards (China)

Dr. Lo has held teaching roles at:

• School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Hong Kong Design Institute (Vocational Training Council)
• Hong Kong Technological and Higher Education Institute
• Birmingham City University (UK)