PMQ Hong Kong: A Hub for Creative Entrepreneurs

PMQ Hong Kong

During my  most recent visit to Hong Kong, I was able to visit PMQ.

PMQ currently houses a lot of young create-preneurs or Creative Entrepreneurs is located along Aberdeen Street in Central, Hong Kong. It showcases HK’s high quality brands and also features innovative products.

PMQ was built in 1951 as the Police Married Quarters. In 2010, the Hong Kong government decided to preserve the site for creative industry use and operating rights was awarded to PMQ Management Co, Ltd, a non-profit social enterprise which collaborated with Hong Kong Design Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Hong Kong Design Institute of the Vocational Training Council.

PMQ helps promote creativity in the community and provides a venue where create-preneurs can showcase and sell their products. The place includes different restaurants and shops. Special events are also held in PMQ since they are promoting it as a place for creative lifestyle experiences.

Below are some of the shops and finds at PMQ:

Goods of Desire store carries interesting
products which are made in HK

Found Muji store in PMQ
carries products which are different
from the regular Muji stores

The theme for Found Muji was on Germany.
They carried products such as German beer
mugs made by artisans from communities.

Packaged teas in quirky designed packages
were being sold in one of the stores

Tea leaves  are being sold in
colourful and quirky designed cans

Various bulbs are also being sold in one of the stores at PMQ

During my visit at PMQ I also noticed a display of stylish chairs made by well-known designers.

Chairs made by designers such as Prouve, Wegner
and Eames were displayed at PMQ.

Wishbone chair by Wegner

PMQ is an interesting place to explore as it houses products that can be used for homes and some are fashion items that are created by local artists. It also hosts different art and design related events that attract both locals and tourists.