he Public Design Lab was established in May 2007 with a mission to promote public design in order to serve new and changing urban needs. Objectives Promote and develop public design; Advocate and develop FlexiDesign; Advocate and develop an all-round approach in public design; Advocate and develop inclusive public design; Promote d*hk® (i.e. Designed in, by and for Hong Kong); Promote and develop sustainable public environments, facilities and street furniture; Respect, consider and serve the needs and preferences of the deprived, persons with disabilities and persons with special needs; Promote design collaboration with government departments, NGOs, academic and research institutions, and professional bodies at policy, implementation and management levels; Provide professional consultancy on public design; Promote interdisciplinary research on public design; and Nurture designers with creativity, and cultural and social awareness in public design.