Client Project for Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

Client Project for Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

🤝 We accepted an exciting challenge from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) to make learning about fashion business more approachable, while highlighting the industry's analytical aspects.

Services: Game Design & Development

Target Audience: PolyU undergraduate students, learning facilitators and prospective Fashion students

Timeline: 6 months

Keywords: Educational Game, Fashion Buying, Design Guide

🎯 The Goal

To design a board game based on the fashion industry to use as an educational tool in PolyU's undergraduate courses, as well as a promotional tool in their middle school student recruitment exercises.

🎲 The Outcome

We delivered 100 copies of Tastemakers: The Fashion Buying Game to PolyU, along with a set of case studies and debriefing questions to go with the game, including:



1. Overall gameplay



2. Game design and theme



3. Inter-group comparisons

with 4 discussion questions each to tie in learning objectives with gameplay experience.

The Making of Tastemakers

The Making of Tastemakers

👗 Round 1: Research and Alignment

We delved into the world of fashion buying, exploring reading materials and interviewing fashion buyers, style directors, and retailers to grasp the intricacies of the industry. We aligned our findings with PolyU ITC every step of the way.

👗 Round 2: Design

We discovered why fashion buying is captivating, as the blend of business strategy and industry standards adds an objective dimension to the game, distinguishing it from the subjective realm of fashion design.

👗 Round 3: Testing

Through multiple playtest and revision rounds, we engaged our team, community playtesters & PolyU ITC stakeholders to provide us with valuable feedback to ensure enhanced teachability and balanced gameplay.

👗 Round 4: Implementation

We produced a physical edition of Tastemakers and delivered 100 copies to PolyU for immediate utilization along with a comprehensive case study debriefing pack.

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