Born from Hong Kong's Old Buses.
Reimagined as a Live IoT Display.
Inspired by the destination signs, route plates and colours of classic Hong Kong buses, MiniHongKong brings live transport information into a small connected display for your desk.
See How the Bus Became a DisplayThe Bus That Inspired the Product
Old Hong Kong buses were more than transport. Their route numbers, destination signs, colours and indicator lights became part of the visual memory of the city.
Classic red and cream livery. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5)
Destination board — bold white on black. Photo via Unsplash
The design elements relevant to MiniHongKong are specific: bold route numbers designed to be readable from across a street. Destination blinds displaying terminus names in high-contrast white on black. Cream and burgundy colour combinations that define an era. Indicator lights showing status at a glance. Compact, dense arrangements of essential information — everything a passenger needs without wasted space.
From Bus Sign to Live Display
Classic Hong Kong buses made essential information visible at a glance. MiniHongKong carries that same visual language into a connected desktop display.
Design language comparison
Why Make It Connected?
“A nostalgic object should not only remind you of Hong Kong. It should still feel alive.”
MiniHongKong connects to Wi-Fi and displays selected live bus arrival information automatically, turning a familiar piece of Hong Kong transport design into something useful every day.
Live Information
Selected bus arrival information updates automatically.
Your Routes
Choose routes and stops connected to your own memories or daily routine.
Always Visible
See the information on your desk without repeatedly opening a phone.
No Monthly Fee
No monthly subscription is currently required.
The Routes We Remember
In Hong Kong, a route number can mean more than transport. It can mean school, work, family, home or the journey to the airport.
The route home from school.
Cross-harbour to the races.
The express to the western New Territories.
One of the first cross-harbour routes.
The First Working Prototype
The first MiniHongKong prototype focuses on proving the core idea: selected live Hong Kong bus information displayed clearly on a small Wi-Fi-connected screen.
The current pilot uses an existing black display casing. The interface is already inspired by old Hong Kong bus information design, while the future physical casing may continue to evolve.
Genuine photographs of the current working prototype. Hand-assembled.
From Prototype to Future Product
Current prototype
Validate live data, readability, Wi-Fi setup and everyday use.
Pilot feedback
Learn which routes, screen layouts and setup improvements matter most.
Future production direction
Explore a physical casing that expresses more of the old Hong Kong bus identity.
Own the First Working Version
MiniHongKong is currently available as a functional hand-assembled prototype for early supporters.
US$75
Limited to 10 prototype units
Current black prototype casing · Firmware updates included · Direct pilot support
Buy the Working Prototype — US$75MiniHongKong is an independent product inspired by Hong Kong transport culture. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or officially connected to any bus operator.