Home Journal Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Special Design Exhibition

Design elites, top brands, and tastemakers gathered at SHOWCASE Gallery to celebrate this momentous occasion.

Since 1980, Home Journal has been Hong Kong’s definitive voice in design, inspiring our city—and beyond—to reimagine the art of living. For 45 years, we’ve documented the evolution of interior design, exploring how spaces shape lives and how creativity transforms the everyday into the extraordinary.

To mark our 45th anniversary, we proudly presented a special exhibition, “Home is Where the Art Is,” celebrating the essence of meaningful design in our homes. The exhibition explored two central ideas: the irreplaceable power of the human touch in creation and the enduring value of furniture crafted with care and craftsmanship.

“The entire concept for this exhibition came from an art show,” said Jennifer Chan, Managing Editor of Home Journal, during her welcome note. “There was a group of young Hong Kong artists, each with their own pen and unique style, who collaborated live to create a Hong Kong cityscape. That process of drawing by hand together truly brought those cold, lifeless skyscrapers to life.

“That got me thinking—why would people be interested in watching an artist just sitting there drawing? Maybe that’s exactly what we’re missing in today’s digital age—the beauty of the creative process itself. We’d like to take this opportunity to celebrate the authenticity of design and the craftsmanship behind fine products.”

Representatives from Quooker and Bosch also gave heartfelt speeches to celebrate their long-time collaborations with Home Journal.

The exhibition featured a lineup of 11 architects and interior designers who showcased their manuscripts, hand-drawn sketches, and renderings. Notable participants included design veteran Steve Leung, Joyce Wang, André Fu, Manfred Yuen, Joseph Sy from Joseph Sy & Associates, Ajax Law and Virginia Lung from One Plus Partnership, MJ from Common Room, Johnny To from Apollo Design HK, Tommy Choi from Tommy Choi Interior Design Limited, Steven Sze from Epic Interior Design, and Brian Chan from Facade Design.

“In an age of instant digital renderings and AI-generated imagery, hand-drawn sketches carry something irreplaceable—the designer’s first breath of inspiration, captured in real time. A big thank you to all the architects and interior designers for lending us their precious drawings,” Chan added.

When designers approach furniture as artists, functionality takes on a deeper, more meaningful dimension. For instance, the customisable Bang & Olufsen Atelier enables truly unique creations, while the PULP collection by Catalan designer Eugeni Quitllet for Roche Bobois showcases biomorphic aesthetics. The iconic BoConcept Imola armchair, designed by Henrik Pedersen in 2008, draws inspiration from the elegant curves of a tennis ball, and the versatile Quooker tap offers boiling, chilled, and sparkling water in one integrated system.

Bosch’s "Lady Plus 45," the world’s first 45cm dishwasher, is designed to fit seamlessly into compact kitchens. The refined UNICA X switches by Schneider Electric elevate everyday living, while Carporee’s delicate solid surface materials balance durability with beauty. The stylish Richelle kitchen series by LIXIL also effortlessly combines fashion with practicality.

Meanwhile, Jay Leung and Maggie Mo from Starz Pasha also presented their armchair set, “It’s Caffeine,” crafted from eco-conscious R-ABS (Recycled ABS) using advanced 3D printing technology. The piece pays tribute to the enchanting world of coffee culture. Leung also showcased his art installation, “Little PI,” a heartfelt homage to his daughter, which is expanding into an IP furniture series for charity purposes.

Also on display at the exhibition was a collection of red-bound books featuring Home Journal magazines from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. These volumes captured the evolution of the publication, documenting its transition from an English-only title to a comprehensive bilingual one, reflecting decades of growth and transformation.

“Looking ahead, we will introduce new marketing campaigns aimed at connecting ADC designers with quality projects," Home Journal Vice President Kyo Siu shared in his closing remarks.

"Our goal is to match talented designers with reputable business owners and homeowners, helping bring their office or home visions to life. Today’s event is more than just a celebration—it marks a new beginning. We look forward to working more closely with all of you in the future to create even more amazing stories together.”