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Yulia
Head of Academy
MA from Royal College of Art
Yulia is a visionary designer, creative director, and academic leader with over 20 years of experience bridging high-end global fashion and rigorous higher education. An alumna of the prestigious Royal College of Art (RCA), she has taught across the entire educational matrix from Foundation to MA levels. She was a Professor of Fashion in SCAD Hong Kong, responsible for launching the Fashion Department from the ground up, establishing its complete studio infrastructure, library and adapting the comprehensive BFA curriculum. Her industry pedigree includes operating at the highest levels of London fashion with iconic houses Gareth Pugh and ROKSANDA across international runway collections, museum exhibitions, celebrity styling and commissioned art. Most recently, she steered Frey as an executive leader, orchestrating seasonal collection design, art direction, physical retail environments, and high-profile styling events. A passionate mentor showcased at London Fashion Week and published in Fast Forward Fashion, Yulia equips emerging talent with the exact technical mastery, conceptual rigor, and market intelligence required to thrive globally.
Xavier
Academic Head
MA Illustration from Royal College of Art, BA (Hons) Visual Communication with Illustration from Glasgow School of Art
A graduate of Illustration from Royal College of Art and Glasgow School of Art, Xavier is an artist and veteran educator with over 20 years of experience. Always carrying a sketchbook with him, his works combines drawing, photography, film, writing, audio and found reference, documenting real life situations rather than events, often with a sense of history and a journalistic perspective. Xavier was an Official War Artist by the UK Ministry of Defense, depicting the lives of soldiers and civilians on the ground during the Iraq War. Before moving to Hong Kong from the UK, he has taught at top art schools like Royal College of Art, Central Saint Martins, Glasgow School of Art and was the course leader for Natural History Illustration at Royal College of Art. He has worked as the Artist-in-Residence at his alma mater, Pocklington School, giving him extensive experience working with students of all ages. After relocating to Hong Kong, Xavier has taught at the Hong Kong campus of Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) for over seven years. More recently, he has worked as a professor in Arts University Bournemouth, frequently traveling across Asia to provide academic advices on Art & Design, and help prospective students prepare their portfolio. Calling Hong Kong home, Xavier can speak a little bit of Cantonese – 多 do1 多 do1 指 zi2 教 gaau3!
Lavin
Tutor
BA (Hons) Graphic & Media Design from London College of Communication (LCC)
Lavin completed her BA (Hons) Graphic & Media Design at London College of Communication (LCC), University of the Arts London, before pursuing a master’s degree in Marketing at Queen Mary, University of London. She has worked as a graphic and branding designer in both Hong Kong and Shanghai, for brand design projects online and offline. With a strong passion for art and design – particularly in conceptual art – Lavin is dedicated to exploring innovative ideas and integrating artistic and technological elements into her design practice. Most recently, she launched an app tailored for the service industry, with a focus on retail, and continues to enhance and refine the product’s quality. In teaching, Lavin is enthusiastic about sharing her professional experience and knowledge with students, inspiring them to develop their own creative vision.
Mou
Tutor
BA (Hons) Jewellery Design from Central Saint Martins (CSM)
Mou graduated with BA (Hons) Jewellery Design from Central Saint Martins (CSM), University of the Arts London. From a young age, she has been involved in jewellery design, fashion design, installation art, fashion styling and makeup. During her studies, she was awarded the Work Book Competition 2016/17, jointly organised by Central Saint Martins (CSM) and The Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers Alias Wire Workers of the City of London. She has worked in the studios of independent designers in the UK as a jewellery designer and art consultant, and also held curatorial and jewellery design roles at galleries in Hong Kong. After graduation, Mou launched her own jewellery collection, which was quickly recognised by Machine-A in London and Joyce Boutique in Hong Kong. She has a particular interest in antique furniture and clothing, seeking to strike a balance between craftsmanship and commerciality, with the aspiration of passing the heritage on to the next generation.
Timothy
Tutor
BA (Hons) Photography from London College of Communication (LCC)
Timothy graduated from London College of Communication (LCC), University of the Arts London with a BA (Hons) in Photography. Before studying in the UK, he interned at the studio of renowned Hong Kong photographer Harlim Djauhar Winata. During his degree, Timothy worked as a photographer on projects jointly organised by Tate Modern and Tate Britain with LCC, and collaborated with IWC Schaffhausen’s 150th Anniversary as well as local brand Carnaby Fair, producing a wide range of outstanding works. Currently, Timothy is committed to promoting the local art scene in Hong Kong and education, with the aim of providing the next generation with a rich artistic environment nurture ground. He seeks to inspire students to think from multiple perspectives and to draw inspiration from everyday life. Think conceptually, and develop their very own artistic style!
Christian Stone
Visiting Lecturer
BA (Hons) Fashion Womenswear (with First Class Honours) from Central Saint Martins (CSM)
Christian is a rising Hong Kong fashion designer whose work embodies a bold, futuristic and cyberpunk aesthetic with heavy influences from the Internet, pop and digital culture. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, with a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design (Womenswear), during his studies Christian gained invaluable experience through internships at leading fashion houses in London, Paris and New York, including Christian Dior Couture (Paris), Hood by Air (New York) and Gareth Pugh (London). Christian’s graduate collection was selected for the prestigious CSM Press Show and earned him the VFiles Designer Award. His debut collection at New York Fashion Week attracted widespread coverage by international fashion media including Vogue, Dazed, i-D and Another Magazine, immediately making him the choice of global and local stars for stage costumes and styling, such as Hong Kong icons G.E.M., MC Cheung and Edan Lui.
Jing Wong
Visiting Lecturer
BA (Hons) Theatre Design (with First Class Honours) from Central Saint Martins (CSM)
Graduated with first class honours in BA (Hons) Theatre Design from Central Saint Martins (CSM), Jing Wong is at once a fashion design and theatre designer, as well as a singer-songwriter, theatre performer & director, with his very own blend of music, poetry and stagecraft. In the past, he’s co-founded local fashion brand Daydream Nation, and was awarded the Inside White Awards (Italy) and Vogue Italia Vogue Talents, as well as the 40Under40 Award. He was signed by Hong Kong music legend Anthony Wong into his indie music label People Mountain People Sea. He’s performed in local music festival Clockenflap, and as the opening act for world-renowned indie bands like Belle & Sebastiana and Kings of Convenience at their Hong Kong concerts. His songs were featured in movies such as Ex (directed by Heiward Mak) and All About Love (directed by Ann Hui). More recently, he’s directed theatre production The drifters, as well as interactive theatre works A Joyful Christmas on Doughnut Island and When the World is Your Enemy. Jing is currently pursuing his PhD in School of Creative Media (SCM), City University of Hong Kong.