Bio

'I believes that every innovation, new experience, groundbreaking ideas, and development are a byproduct of the process of experiencing knowledge with time, people and place.'' Joe Ho is the founder of Talk Research & Innovation Management. Through his 10 years of adventures, Joe has incorporated the human-centred driven approach to his research and facilitation methodologies, with a mission drive innovative solutions, trend and strategic foresight for his clients that impact society. Beyond interactive research and engaging training sessions, Joe continues to promote and advocate innovative thinking and improve Design Research culture in Asia. He has been invited to collaborate with many major corporations and government bodies such as AFCD, DCHK, a major transportation company in HK, Insurance company, as well as workshop training and sharing for McDonald’s, Civil Service Bureau (HK) and IBM(HK). //Professional Involvement and Roles // Joe has been involved in service innovation, innovation leadership, stakeholder engagement and design thinking training from 2010 to 2019 as below: //Research & Consultant // - Insurances' product and market fit understanding@Zurich (HK) - Sourcing platform digital transformation UX research and design @ HKTDC - Developing Branding and Marketing of Local Vegetables Research workshop @ Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department - External Project Consultation & Design Thinking Research consultation @ Xenzex, Storvy - External Corporate constructing & design thinking research consultation @ Stakk Factory Project Development & Research //Knowledge Partner // - Industrial 4.0 - Research & Tool Development on Design Strategy of Hong Kong Industry @ DCHK, FHKI - Trendwatching Local partner @ Trendwatching HK //Training, Sharing & Facilitation// - How Design Strategy Enhance Brand Image @ Smart Biz Expo 2018 - Gamifying Talent Management with LEGO and AI @ IBM - SmartHK @ HKTDC - Future Customer @ Dream Impact - Future Trend of Kid and Teens @ Essilor, China ,SH - Healthy City Hackathon 2017 @ Macau University - Innovative Leadership Programme & Creative Thinking Application @ Civil Service & - Unleashing Leadership Quality @ Department of Health & Hong Kong Design Centre - Experience Design workshop of Paul Hekkert @ IDK