Replace full stops.
Create dialogues of possibilites
A biannual print magazine by onebite, semi-colon explores how design drives human-centredness and co-creation across disciplines and borders.
We see the semicolon and its components—the full stop and the comma—as a powerful metaphor for dialogue. This publication is our invitation to re-examine our city through the lens of design and innovative placemaking.
Inside every issue, we share the inner workings of our cross-disciplinary projects and feature insightful conversations with the community stakeholders, creative game-changers, and cultural leaders shaping our world.
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The PLAYSCRIPTION Issue
May 2026Beyond sheer entertainment, play nourishes far more than our bodies and minds. At times, it serves as an emotional antidote; at others, it acts as a life-changer or a paradigm shifter. In this issue, we delve into the value of play across multiple dimensions, from the individual to the citywide. Explore how "serious play" can drive social change, and discover how creative visionaries design joy for all. Get inspired by stories of how we expand the boundaries of play by bringing an element of fun to serious matters.
Past Issues
Introducing the groundbreaking inaugural issue of semi-colon Magazine—a timely exploration of one of Hong Kong's most critical conversations: Rural-Urban Symbiosis.
In a city as dynamic as Hong Kong, the relationship between its bustling urban core and serene countryside is a story of contrast, challenge, and immense opportunity. Issue 01 of semi-colon is your essential guide to understanding this connection. We move beyond theory to showcase real-world projects, visionary thinkers, and the untapped potential for collaboration and cultural exchange between Hong Kong's rural and urban communities.
Through a series of exclusive, in-depth interviews, we unmask the thinking behind Hong Kong’s most innovative community projects. Hear directly from the architects, artists, and local leaders pioneering new models for sustainable development. Learn their strategies for balancing heritage preservation with modern progress and their hopes for a future where our city and countryside thrive together.
In a city defined by innovation, the greatest design challenge is our future. This issue of semi-colon is dedicated to the people, projects, and ideas creating a more sustainable Hong Kong.
Through inspiring stories and in-depth analysis, we explore how conscious design choices can lead to a profound impact. From the buildings we inhabit to the food we eat and the products we use, this issue is a comprehensive guide to the burgeoning eco-conscious movement in Hong Kong.
This edition is essential reading for Hong Kong's designers, architects, urban planners, conscious consumers, and anyone motivated to make a tangible difference in our environment.
A community, like a tapestry, is defined by the richness of its diverse threads. In Issue 03 of semi-colon, themed "Harmonising Hues," we champion the power of inclusiveness and explore how design can weave a stronger social fabric for Hong Kong.
This issue moves beyond physical structures to focus on the human experience. We delve into the principles of social and inclusive design, showcasing how empathy and strategic thinking can create spaces and systems where everyone belongs.
This issue is essential for Hong Kong's designers, social innovators, community organisers, urban planners, and anyone passionate about building more equitable, connected, and people-focused communities.