This week’s question: If you could own any piece of artwork in the world, what would it be and why? To take part, drop us a line via this form by 12pm on Wednesday, April 30.
Zoe Pang Sum-yu, 11, SKH Kei Wing Primary School: I would invent a game with virtual reality goggles called Youth Life VR. When you put on the goggles, you can travel back in time and explore things you didn’t get to do when you were younger. My grandmother often tells me how jealous she is of me when I jump up and down, and she has also expressed a desire to go surfing. Surfing beyond the ocean waves towards the sunset is one of her greatest dreams. Unfortunately, her body doesn’t allow her to do that. So, I would create this video game for her. She would not need to move around too much, but she can still enjoy surfing and other sports.
Anderson Sparks Campbell, 19, TWGHs Chi-Li Pao School: I would create a cooking game for my grandma so she can have fun while learning about food from different countries. I would like her to explore Asian cuisine, as she isn’t very familiar with how to prepare Asian dishes.
Katie Lam, 16, GCC & ITKD Lau Pak Lok Secondary School: I would create a cosy, nostalgic gardening game that reflects her calm personality. The game would feature vibrant colours to represent her brightness and serene landscapes to highlight her uniqueness. Its simplicity and elegance mirrors her natural beauty.
Vinci Ho Wei-ci, 17, Immaculate Heart of Mary College: I would design a game that celebrates Chinese culture and features my grandmother, who loves brewing tea and enjoying delicious Chinese food. She can explore places in China and buy traditional snacks from me, the shop owner in the game. Afterwards, I would buy her real treats to cheer her up.
Mavis Cheung, 16, Leung Shek Chee College: I would create a dance game for her that stands out. It will focus on songs from the 1950s and 1960s. This way, my grandmother can enjoy dancing to her favourite tunes without the need to compete with other elderly people in the park for a space to dance.
Claire Tam, 12, HKBU Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School: My grandmother loves sharing her life stories through photos and long, emotional paragraphs filled with emojis, but she often feels underappreciated. I would create a game called Heartfelt Moments, where players write journal entries, read each other’s journals and vote for the best ones. I know my grandmother’s dedication to sharing her experiences won’t go unnoticed.
Sophie Leung Cheuk Yin, 12, Holy Family Canossian College: My grandmother loves cooking, and I see her as one of the greatest chefs. I would design a cooking video game for her that features new recipes with real-world measurements. This way, she can experiment with new dishes without having to do extensive research or waste ingredients.
Top 10: What advice would you give your 5-year-old self?
Jefford Yu Chit Hong, 16, Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College: I envision a game that could help my grandmother learn how to use a mobile phone. Many elderly people may not be familiar with smartphones, so if I could design a game to teach them how to navigate their devices, it would enable them to stay connected socially.
Lau Yan-yi, 12, CCC Yenching College: I would like to create a memory game featuring family members for my grandmother. Since she is now 81 years old and sometimes has difficulty remembering her own relatives, I want to design the game in a way that is both enjoyable and easy for her to use. My goal is to help her have fun while also aiding her memory of her family.
Eren Chu Tsan-hin, 16, Carmel Alison Lam Foundation Secondary School: I would design a game similar to mahjong. My grandmother enjoys gambling when she plays, but designing a game focused on mahjong will allow her to play for free and avoid gambling. This game can help players learn more about this traditional Chinese pastime.
