Krystal Institute Collaborates with Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Design to Develop Enterprise Digital Transformation Strategies

Krystal Institute, along with affiliated company CG Global Entertainment Limited (CGGE), announced today the successful completion of a joint strategic research collaboration with the School of Design at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Established under the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Project Launch Program, the initiative titled “Designing Strategies for Enterprise Digital Transformation” leverages the creativity and analytical skills of students from the Master of Design in Innovation Business (MDes) program to address the challenges of transitioning corporate ecosystems from closed-source to open-source software.

The collaboration focused on the theme “From Closed to Open: Innovating the ‘Office’ Transformation.” It addressed the urgent need for enterprises to break free from dependence on proprietary paid software and embrace the flexibility and sustainability of open-source alternatives. As enterprises embark on digital transformation, Krystal Institute and CGGE will provide essential value-added services—including system maintenance, professional training, and technical development—structured similarly to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model.

During the 13-week project, students from PolyU's MDes in Innovative Business Design applied advanced design thinking frameworks to explore complex business and design challenges associated with this technological shift. Their research delved into several key areas, including:

• Trends and impacts of global trade relations on technology adoption

• Dynamics of learning and development communities around open-source technologies

• Synergy opportunities identified through analysis of internal and external resources

“The future of enterprise technology is open, yet transformation requires more than a technology roadmap; it demands a strategic, human-centered approach,” “Our collaboration with the PolyU School of Design has been invaluable,” said Timothy Tan, Engagement Manager at Krystal Institute. “The students brought fresh perspectives and rigorous analysis, applying creative frameworks to strategize pathways that will help guide enterprises through this critical transformation. Their work lays a solid foundation for our future services.”

This project serves as a vital component of the interdisciplinary curriculum within the Master of Innovation in Business Design program. Students engaged in a four-phase design thinking process: discovery, definition, development, and delivery. This structured approach ensured the final proposals were not only innovative but grounded in thorough market research and systematic analysis.

The outcomes of this research collaboration will inform the development of training and technical support services for the Krystal Institute, further strengthening its mission to enhance content creation capabilities and empower businesses in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

About Krystal Institute

Krystal Institute engages in teaching, research, training, and certification to empower the people, provide upward mobility, and bridge the global digital divide. We deliver essential knowledge for excellence in the digital economy. We prepare students to fully utilize their knowledge, skills, and tools in the digital economy by fostering their creativity and providing open-source technologies.

Our Founders have decades of experience collaborating with educational institutions worldwide, such as Nanyang Technological University, Shenzhen University, and City University of Hong Kong. Founder Raymond Neoh produced China's first 3D CG animated feature film, Thru the Moebius Strip (2004). To date, the Institute of Digital Game Technology and Institute of Digital Media Technology have trained close to 10,000 media professionals for China's digital content creation industry.

In Hong Kong, we collaborate with training and industry partners to offer courses in over 40 different areas within the Digital Economy Core Technologies (DECT) framework. We have established academic collaborations with the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the University of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, driving our research and development.

About The School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The School of Design at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has long been a vital hub for design education and research in Hong Kong. Thriving from its geographical position bridging East and West, the School enables students to cultivate distinctive design strengths with unique international cultural awareness at both professional and societal levels. It consistently ranks among the top 25 in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject - Arts & Design.

It was ranked among the world's top ten industrial design schools in 2015 and received a special mention as one of the world's top graphic design schools by Design Schools Hub in 2016. In 2013, PolyU Design became the only Asian institution featured in Business Insider's list of the world's top 25 design schools. In 2009, BusinessWeek ranked our Master of Design (Design Strategy) program among the world's top 30 design thinking programs.

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