STORY
Ricky Ma (MA TSZ HANG 馬子恒), Hong Kong people, loves art and creation since childhood. He has completed several design courses and a bachelor's degree in design. He has also worked in the design industry for over 25 years.
Mark 9:23, ‘If you can,’ said Jesus, ‘everything is possible for one who believes’, inspired him to pursue his childhood dream, in creating a Humanoid Robot - “Mark 1”. In 2014, he began his new life journey – to design and develop “Mark 1”. Ricky had no financial support for the project. After spending one and a half years, he completed the 1st version of “Mark 1” in March 2016. Learn more
Ideacity (2018)
The Lifelike Robot (Mobile Sculpture)“Mark 1” is considered a model art piece, an example of unifying Art and Technology according to many media agencies and technology institutions, locally and internationally. It has been widely reported in the robotics industry as one of the best humanoid robots with the most realistic facial design and expression.
In the summer of 2018, Ricky was invited to speak at an international conference, “Ideacity – Moses Znaimer’s Conference” in Toronto, Canada, to present “Mark 1” and his vision of the future of robotics. He was also invited to Moscow, Russia, to be featured on Russia TV Channel 1 and in the fashion magazine Marie Claire Russia. “Mark 1” is proof that passion paired with strong belief can lead to success. Ricky is convinced that in the coming 100 years, humanoid robots would be the norm across all industries.
Marie Claire, 01net TV (2018)
Exhibitions
Toronto, Canada - Ideacity (2018)
Moscow, Russia - Marie Claire, 01net TV (2018)
Hong Kong, SAR - UBS DISRUPTION TECHNOLOGY CEO SUMMIT (2016)
Share Talks
• UBS (HK)
• Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA
• Rotary Club (Tsuen Wan)
• Doctor of Business Administration Community of City University of Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Baptist University
• Glyndwr University (UK)
• Innovation Technology Seminar (HKDI and IVE)
• YWCA
• St. Stephen's College
• SSC Preparatory School
• CCC Ming Kei College
• Ho Yu College & Primary School
• Lai Chack Middle School
Qualification
Birmingham City University
Bachelor of Arts with Honours(Second Class Division 1 in Product Design)
IVE Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
Higher Certificate in Product Design & Technology (Distinction)
T.I. Vocational Training Council
Certificate in Design (Packaging/Advertising) with (Distinction)
First Institute of Art & Design
Commercial Graphic Design Course
Awards
Self-Financing post-secondary scholarship scheme 2012
3rd Winner Award in The 9th international furniture & woodworking machinery competition
Softwares
Illustrator / Photoshop / After effects / Premiere Pro / C4D / ZBrush / Powerpoint
Skills
Drawing / Painting / Sculpture /
Industry Knowledge
Advertising / Photography / Packaging / Product / Video Editing / Marketing Strategy