[English] Do we think differently when speaking in different languages? Would Hong Kong’s case be any different from other places given its bilingualism background? In this episode we talk about our observations and experiences in being bilinguals.

〔英〕在使用不同的語言表達時候，我們的思考方式會有所不同嗎？考慮到香港的雙語背景，情況又會否跟其他地方有所不同？今集我們將分享自己作為雙語人的觀察與經驗。

〔粵〕什麼是設計思維？除了用於設計領域，設計思維能否應用在其他的範疇上？承第18集討論批判性思維，我們邀請了蔡振嘉Peter Chuah再次作客，繼續聚焦設計思維相關的議題和討論。

[Cantonese] What is design thinking? Is it exclusive to the design discipline or can it be applied to other professions? In continuation of episode 18’s conversation on critical thinking, we have invited Peter Chuah back on our show for a monthly series that is all about design thinking.

〔粵〕街頭攝影和旅遊攝影有何分別？從攝影當中我們又能夠獲得甚麼人生啟發或領悟？今集我們邀請了Ayla梁珮怡一起談談街頭攝影。

[Cantonese] What is the difference between street photography and travel photography? What insights to life can we learn and reflect from photography? Let’s have a conversation with Ayla Leung on street photography.

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〔粵〕邊個發明返工？工作和生活能夠分開嗎？喜歡工作是不是就等於「工作狂」？今集我們分享對工作的看法與思考，探討工作作為我們生活中重要一環的影響。

[Cantonese] Who invented work? Is work really separate from life? Is it wrong to enjoy working — and does that automatically make you a workaholic? In this episode, we share our thoughts and personal takes on what work means and how it fits into our lives.

〔粵〕什麼是品味？誰決定什麼算是好？本集我們探討與「品味」相關的各種面向。「沒有任何品味的判斷是無辜的——我們都是勢利之人。」這句話出自Pierre Bourdieu《區判：品味判斷的社會批判》一書之簡介。

[Cantonese] What is taste? Who decides what is good? In this episode we explore the many areas that relate to ‘taste’. ‘No judgement of taste is innocent – we are all snobs.’ A quote from the synopsis of ‘Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste’ by Pierre Bourdieu.

〔粵〕承接第17集講文化旅遊，今集請到林兆榮Swing跟我們分享他對香港交通工具的愛好和研究，了解他如何將興趣演化成文化導賞團，並著有《訊號山劇院》及《浪漫交通迷解碼》兩書。

[Cantonese] Following Episode 17 on cultural tourism, in this episode we’re joined by Swing Lam Siu-wing, who shares his passion and research on Hong Kong’s transportation. We explore how he transformed his interest into cultural tours. He is the author of two books: The Signal Hill's Tales (2023) and The Secret World of Transport Enthusiastic (2025).

〔粵〕繼續求學，還是投身社會工作吸收經驗，是設計師職途上常遇到的難題，本集我們分享一下自己求學和工作的經驗和過程，探討一下在設計的範疇內，教學、從業、研究、甚至轉行等等的出路。

[Cantonese] Balancing further study with gaining industry experience is a challenge that many designers encounter at different stages of their careers. In this episode, we share our personal journeys through study and work, and discuss the diverse paths available in design — including education, practice, research, and even shifts into entirely new professions.

〔粵〕今集天南地北、東拉西扯，討論平面設計行業的種種。理論vs實踐、平面設計的價值、大師文化、學院派vs紅褲子、設計研究⋯⋯

[Cantonese] Random thoughts on the graphic design profession: theory vs practice, the value of graphic design, star designers, academia vs practitioner, design research etc.

〔粵〕何謂批判性思維？批判性思維和評論、批評又有什麼關係？創意思維與批判性思維是一枚硬幣的兩面，如何在設計教學中融合兩者？本集邀請了來自新加坡社科大學的蔡振嘉博士探討批判性思維和設計的關係和種種問題。

[Cantonese] What is critical thinking? How is critical thinking different from criticism and critique? Creative thinking and critical thinking are two faces of the same coin. How do we integrate the two in design education? In this episode, we invited Dr Peter Chuah from the Singapore University of Social Sciences to explore the relationship and issues surrounding critical thinking and its relationship to design.

〔粵〕何謂文化旅遊？香港又有甚麼文化特色可以吸引遊客到訪？本集我們探討一下多元化香港旅遊業的可能性，以及設計在旅遊體驗中能發揮的作用。

[Cantonese] What is cultural tourism? What cultural characteristics of Hong Kong might attract tourists? In this episode we explore the possibilities of diversifying Hong Kong’s tourism and the role that design can play in enriching tourists’ experience in the city.