Bringing Hilarious Inventions to Hong Kong: Unnecessary Inventions Debuts at deTour 2026, Where You Can Leave Your Daily Troubles
Who knew imperfection could look this good
Summary
- Popular content creator Matty Benedetto's Unnecessary Inventions is making its debut exhibition in Hong Kong.
- An interactive reception desk on-site lets you leave your everyday frustrations behind as inspiration for his next invention.
- Across three themed zones, 14 creative works transform everyday annoyances—like dripping air conditioners and industrial sponges—into fun lifestyle products.
- Launching for the first time this year, a pop-up store offers limited-edition lifestyle items from local and international designers.
Creator Matty Benedetto, who has millions of followers, is bringing his “Unnecessary Inventions” to Hong Kong for the first time. PMQ is hosting the deTour 2026 design festival starting November 20, with this year’s theme centered on “Imperfection is Beauty.” The event turns seemingly flawed or downright absurd ideas into engaging, tangible designs.
Those “unnecessary” inventions actually understand your everyday struggles best
As a highlight of the exhibition, Matty Benedetto presents a large-scale installation titled “Department of Everyday Problems” in the “THE FUTURE TRACK” zone. He transforms a typically dull retail environment into an immersive reception and display area. Best of all, you’re not just browsing a catalog of his inventions; you can leave your own minor daily annoyances at the counter. The complaint you drop off might just inspire his next unnecessary invention.
Turning AC drips into a cooling mist? Amplifying life’s tiny details
Beyond the funny inventions, the featured pieces bring a playful touch of humor to Hong Kong life. Step into the “THE CONCEPT LAB” zone to find “SECOND RAIN,” a piece inspired by the city’s ubiquitous dripping air conditioners, repurposing that runoff into a refreshing cooling mist.
These designs don’t come from flawless concepts dreamt up out of nowhere. Instead, they embrace real life and waste materials, tweaking them into unexpectedly appealing objects. This year also marks the debut of a pop-up shop, where you can pick up functional home items from local and international designers after exploring the exhibition.
Exhibition details
Address: PMQ (35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong)
Dates: November 20 to November 29, 2026
Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (open 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM on November 20)
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