The masterminds behind design conference Semi-Permanent, Murray Bell and Andrew Johnstone, are indicative of Australia’s increasing status as a force in creative business ideas and initiatives, world wide. The – now international – concept was born in a Barcelona hotel room in 2003 and, later that year, was launched out of Andrew’s bedroom. It has since become the country’s premier design event, drawing some of the most interesting, talented and innovative creative presenters from around the world. 2011 marks the further expansion of Semi Permanent into Asia Pacific with its inaugural conference in Hong Kong taking place over the 11th and 12th of March at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.
The lineup of guest speakers is typically high calibre…
SIMON BIRCH British-born Simon Birch is one the most talked-about artists in his adopted home, Hong Kong. He has collaborated across a range of mediums but his most recognisable work is his astounding figurative oil paintings.
ANOMALY London based creative agency is one of the world’s most innovative.
KAYT JONES Renowned fashion photographer who contributes regularly to i-D, Vogue, V, VS, French Elle, Italian Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Esquire.
DAINIPPON TYPE ORGANISATION Tokyo based experimental typography performers who disarticulate or combine Japanese characters and alphabets into unique new typography.
NABIL Originally from Australia, Nabil is an award winning photographer and filmmaker. He has worked with Kanye West and Snoop Dogg among others. 
Other speakers include Danny Yount, Industrial Light And Magic, 180 Amsterdam, Sagmeister Inc., Theo Watson, John Merrifield, and Troika Design Group.
For more details head to the Semi-Permanent website
Main image by Stefan Sagmeister
