What the HAT primarily presents is not only finished things, but also the process of making that roots from cultural backgrounds rather than the maker’s own experience and object itself.

One of those highlighted artists (also my favourite) is Junko Mori, who’s based in the Canberra School of Art. Along with her innovative and brilliant works, she also presents pictures showing influential plant forms and an insight into the Australian floribunda rose ‘Barbie’.

The HAT draws attention not only from design students, professional designers, curators, but also from children, parents, young couples and aged people. Sitting on the bench, searching the drawers, flipping over artist’s sketch books, reading inspirational notes, watching videos, etc. Well, it convinces me I’m embarking upon my own international exchange experience for art’s sake.