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Hong Kong Designers Association Design Summit cum BDA Brand Award 2025 & Global Design Awards 2025 Award Presentation Ceremony : Design Exploration : Envisioning the Future of Creativity

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Hong Kong Designers Association Design Summit cum BDA Brand Award 2025 & Global Design Awards 2025 Award Presentation Ceremony : Design Exploration : Envisioning the Future of Creativity

2025-05-02 16:23 Last Updated At:16:45

HONG KONG, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) proudly hosted the Hong Kong Design Summit 2025 on April 25, 2025, at sky100, International Commerce Centre, bringing together over 1,200 participants from various design disciplines, corporates, and brands. Themed "Design Exploration : Envisioning the Future of Creativity", the event provided an exceptional platform for collaboration, networking, and celebrating excellence in design.

The highly anticipated event also featured two prestigious award ceremonies: the BDA Brand Award 2025 and the Global Design Awards (GDA), recognizing outstanding achievements in branding and design from both local and international participants. The Summit proved to be a tremendous success, fostering connections across industries and solidifying Hong Kong's reputation as a global hub for design innovation.

The Hong Kong Design Summit 2025 is honored to have the presence of Mr. Raistlin LAU, JP, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism; Dr. Thomas Garvey, President of World Design Organisation; Prof. Pradyumna Vyas, President-Elect of World Design Organisation; Dr.Kan Tai Keung, SBS,BBS, Former Chairman of HKDA and Mr. Henry Steiner, Former Chairman of HKDA.

During the opening ceremony, Mr. Raistlin Lau, JP congratulated the winners of BDA Brand Award and reiterated the importance of the integration between design and business, emphasizing that design is not only an artistic expression but also a driving force for economic development. Ms. Mui Kinoshita, the Chairman of the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) also emphasized the importance of fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and showcasing local design excellence at her opening remarks.

Key Highlights of the Hong Kong Design Summit 2025

1. Envisioning the Future of Creativity

The Summit explored the transformative power of design in addressing global challenges, including Technology & Innovation in Design, Sustainability and Wellness in Design, Craftmanship and Cultural in Design. Through roundtable dialogues, participants engaged in meaningful discussions about the future of design and its role in shaping the world.

Renowned design leaders and award-winning professionals also exchanged insightful sharing, leaving attendees inspired and equipped with valuable insights to apply in their respective fields.

2. DesignMatch 2025: Networking Redefined

Building on the success of previous years, DesignMatch returns in 2025 with expanded opportunities for one-on-one business matching sessions. Participants got to pre-schedule meetings with corporates, brands, and fellow designers, fostering connections and unlocking collaboration opportunities. This initiative once again proved to be a game-changer, facilitating meaningful collaborations and projects.

BDA Brand Award 2025: Honouring Excellence in Branding

The BDA Brand Award continues to recognize brand designs that excel in innovation, market impact, and sustainability. This year's competition attracted over 250 entries from diverse industries, further solidifying BDA's authoritative position as one of Hong Kong's top brand awards. The BDA Brand Award invites nominations from professional designers or organizations, with submissions evaluated by a panel of experts based on three aspects: brand story, development, and achievements. Additionally, five assessment criteria are considered: user experience, brand image, technology and innovation, sustainability, and market value.

The awards celebrated winners across multiple categories, including Best User Experience, Best Sustainability, Best Market Value, Best Innovation, Best Brand Image, Grand Award of the Year, and the prestigious Best of the Best Award. A professional jury panel comprised of esteemed first-round judges—Mr. Hong Ko (Partner, KL&K Design), Mr. Kirin Leung (Founder, Kirin+lab), Mr. Ron Leung (Founder/Creative Director, L.I.M. Design Work Ltd), Mr. Kenny Li (Founder, FM+ Concepts & FAVEbyKennyLi), and Mr. Gary Tam (Founding Director, GOODSS)—as well as final-round judges—Ms. Hilda Chan (Chief Marketing Officer, HKSTP), Mr. Donald Choi (Director, HKDC), Ms. Mui Kinoshita (Chairman, HKDA), Ms. Doris Luey (Co-founder & Director, Caring for Children Foundation & Healthy HK), and Mr. Erich Wong (Head of Growth (HK), The Sandbox). The judges meticulously assessed submissions through a rigorous process, including an initial online evaluation and live presentations.

From a pool of 39 exceptional winning entries, the jury evaluated each brand's overall excellence, market impact, and alignment with the selection criteria in their respective fields. It is with great pleasure that we announce GREEN@COMMUNITY of the Environmental Protection Department, AIRSIDE, and ANTA as the winners of the Best of the Best Award. These brands have demonstrated unparalleled excellence, and their selection as winners is a testament to their outstanding achievements.

Additionally, 19 outstanding companies have been recognized with the BDA Grand Award of the Year, including:

1.    Aravia Design Limited

11. Quooker

2.    BeCandle

12. TamJai Mixian

3.    CityUHK Milk

13. SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN

4.    FungFitz

14. Spatial Concept

5.    Gold Peak Technology Group

15. SOULITE

6.    HAREODY HOME

16. TeamUnlock+

7.    Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation

17. The Spark

8.    Hong Kong Tramways

18. Tony Ip Green Architects

9.    IXDC (International eXperience Design Committee)

19.TriTerra & Dunwell

10.  Link Sustainability Lab


1.    Aravia Design Limited

11. Quooker

2.    BeCandle

12. TamJai Mixian

3.    CityUHK Milk

13. SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN

4.    FungFitz

14. Spatial Concept

5.    Gold Peak Technology Group

15. SOULITE

6.    HAREODY HOME

16. TeamUnlock+

7.    Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation

17. The Spark

8.    Hong Kong Tramways

18. Tony Ip Green Architects

9.    IXDC (International eXperience Design Committee)

19.TriTerra & Dunwell

10.  Link Sustainability Lab

The full winner list of BDA Brand Award 2025 is listed on Appendix A.

Global Design Awards (GDA) 2025: Unleash Great Design on the Centre Stage for a Global Market

The Global Design Awards (GDA), one of HKDA's flagship initiatives, celebrates outstanding achievements in design across graphics, fashion, product, interior, and digital media. The HKDA Global Design Awards aim to recognise the outstanding designers and to reinforce Hong Kong's status as one of the major creative hubs in the Asia-Pacific region.This year's competition received entries from over 33 countries, highlighting the global impact of Hong Kong's design community

Themed on "Unleash Great Design on the Centre Stage for a Global Market", the HKDA Global Design Awards 2025 attracted a record breaking number of entries as well as gathered 15 world-class top-tier designers from around the world to form the judging panel which selected the winning entries in digital, graphic, product, fashion and interior design.

The Awards Presentation Ceremony was officiated by the Ms. Mui Kinoshita, chairman of HKDA . GDA Gold, the biggest prizes of the evening, as well as the highest award that represents the highest honour in design, and GDA Global Top 10 were presented in the Awards Presentation Ceremony. The GDA Gold winners are:

Entry

Category

Company Name

Designer

Transforming Waste into Value: The Upcycling Revolution

Strategic Design

CycleCore

Mui Kinoshita

Ventete

Vehicle and Mobility

Ventete

Colin Herperger, Sam Davies, Patch Perez, Steven Pippin, Steven Davies

EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL

Vehicle and Mobility

Ehang

Ehang

Planar three-dimensions

Cultural Fashion

Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University

Li Yingjun

Indecision

Wearable & Accessories

FungFitz

FungFitz

"Stone Flow Glacier"

Wearable & Accessories

Kenny Li

Kenny Li

HUSH.RUSH

Virtual Reality (VR)

Choi Sai Ho

Choi Sai Ho

TSM Xiangtangshan XTS iDome Project

Virtual Reality (VR)

Tsz Shan Monastery Limited

Eddy Hui

EasyGo

Branding

Find Design Studio

Xingyue Deng

PolyU School of Fashion and Textiles

Branding

Toby Ng Design

Toby Ng Design

RegeneOffice

Commercial and Office Space

NOSIGNER

Eisuke Tachikawa / NOSIGNER

Hong Kong Palace Museum_The Quest for Originality

Exhibition

84000 Communications Limited

anothermountainman (stanley wong)  X collective studio

Galaxy Macau Kidz Edutainment Centre

Entertainment

Groundwork

Manfred Yuen, Fiona Bao, CY Lau

Entry

Category

Company Name

Designer

Transforming Waste into Value: The Upcycling Revolution

Strategic Design

CycleCore

Mui Kinoshita

Ventete

Vehicle and Mobility

Ventete

Colin Herperger, Sam Davies, Patch Perez, Steven Pippin, Steven Davies

EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL

Vehicle and Mobility

Ehang

Ehang

Planar three-dimensions

Cultural Fashion

Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University

Li Yingjun

Indecision

Wearable & Accessories

FungFitz

FungFitz

"Stone Flow Glacier"

Wearable & Accessories

Kenny Li

Kenny Li

HUSH.RUSH

Virtual Reality (VR)

Choi Sai Ho

Choi Sai Ho

TSM Xiangtangshan XTS iDome Project

Virtual Reality (VR)

Tsz Shan Monastery Limited

Eddy Hui

EasyGo

Branding

Find Design Studio

Xingyue Deng

PolyU School of Fashion and Textiles

Branding

Toby Ng Design

Toby Ng Design

RegeneOffice

Commercial and Office Space

NOSIGNER

Eisuke Tachikawa / NOSIGNER

Hong Kong Palace Museum_The Quest for Originality

Exhibition

84000 Communications Limited

anothermountainman (stanley wong)  X collective studio

Galaxy Macau Kidz Edutainment Centre

Entertainment

Groundwork

Manfred Yuen, Fiona Bao, CY Lau

The full winner list of GDA 2025 is listed on Appendix B.

Strengthening Cross-Border Collaboration through MOU signing with leading organisations

HKDA is also proud to announce new memorandums of understanding (MOU) with the World Design Organization (WDO) and the Dongguan Provincial Government, marking a significant milestone in fostering cross-border collaboration.

The MOU with WDO, a globally renowned organization dedicated to advancing industrial design, aims to promote international design exchange and support Hong Kong designers in showcasing their creativity on a global platform. This partnership underscores the shared commitment of HKDA and WDO to drive innovation and elevate the role of design in addressing global challenges.

Meanwhile, the collaboration with the Dongguan Government focuses on creating new opportunities for Hong Kong designers in the Greater Bay Area. The agreement includes initiatives to support the integration of Hong Kong's design talent into Dongguan's thriving manufacturing ecosystem, fostering innovation, and promoting design-driven economic development.

These partnerships reflect HKDA's dedication to building a stronger, more connected design community, enabling local designers to expand their reach, explore new markets, and contribute to the global design landscape. 

Looking into the future

The success of the Hong Kong Design Summit 2025 reinforces the Hong Kong Designers Association's commitment to fostering a thriving and collaborative design community. The event not only celebrated the achievements of designers but also inspired participants to push creative boundaries and drive meaningful change on a global scale.

For more information about the Hong Kong Designers Association and Hong Kong Design Summit 2025, please visit https://www.hkdesignsummit.com/   

For high res images of event, please download from google drive link below:
https://bit.ly/44eK2d7

About HKDA

Established in 1972, the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) was the first of its kind in Hong Kong and is a founding member of the Hong Kong Design Centre. Its core mission is to promote design's public interest, cultivate young designers, and elevate the professional status of practising designers across sectors.

HKDA flagship programmes include of Global Design Awards, GDA (since 1975) – a well-recognised biennial awards that celebrate outstanding global designs; Hong Kong International Poster Triennial, HKIPT (since 2000) – a well-recognised annual awards that celebrate outstanding designs with Asian perspectives; Sponsorship for International Design Awards SIDA (since 2011) - A prestigious funding scheme for winners of international design awards.

With over a thousand individuals and corporations in its diverse membership base, HKDA offers a wide range of membership options for professionals, associates, affiliates, students, and corporations that cover six design disciplines: Graphics, Spatial, Product, Digital, Fashion, and Education. Prioritising design excellence, education, technology integration, sustainability, business support, diversity, and inclusivity, HKDA has established itself as a vital platform for its members, as well as designers, businesses, and organisations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Through its commitment to advancing these key areas, HKDA provides valuable resources, networking opportunities, and expert guidance to its members while also serving as a hub for innovation and collaboration in the design industry.

HKDA is committed to raising public awareness of the value and importance of design in society. It partners and collaborates with other design organisations and institutions worldwide, such as the International Council of Design (ico-D) and World Design Organization (WDO), to promote global design excellence, cultural diversity, and international design exchanges. By working with other design organisations on a global scale, HKDA aims to contribute to the development and advancement of the design industry, both locally and internationally.

Appendix A  - BDA Brand Awards 2025 Winners (*In Alphabetical order )

Best of the Best

Best of the Best 1

「安è¸ã€ï¼ˆANTA)

Best of the Best 2

AIRSIDE

Best of the Best 3

「環境ä¿è­·ç½²ç¶ åœ¨å€å€ã€ï¼ˆGREEN@COMMUNITY of the Environmental Protection Department)

Best of the Best 1

「安è¸ã€ï¼ˆANTA)

Best of the Best 2

AIRSIDE

Best of the Best 3

「環境ä¿è­·ç½²ç¶ åœ¨å€å€ã€ï¼ˆGREEN@COMMUNITY of the Environmental Protection Department)

Grand Award of the Year 

Aravia Design Limited ç¿å‡¡è¨­è¨ˆæœ‰é™å…¬å¸

Quooker

BeCandle

SOULITE 浮雲生物

CityUHK Milk 城大牛奶

SPARKLE by

KAREN CHAN

FungFitz 馮韋

Spatial Concept æ„空間室內設計

Gold Peak Technology Group 金山科技集團

TamJai Mixian 譚仔香港米線

HAREODY HOME è¯è«¾ç‹„å®¶å±…

TeamUnlock+

Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation

香港科技園公å¸

The Spark

Hong Kong Tramways 香港電車

Tony Ip Green Architects 葉頌文環ä¿å»ºç¯‰å¸«äº‹å‹™æ‰€

IXDC(International eXperience Design Committee)

國際體驗設計委員會

TriTerra & Dunwell

賽特立科技 & 正昌環ä¿

Link Sustainability Lab é ˜å±•å¯æŒçºŒæœªä¾†é¤¨


Aravia Design Limited ç¿å‡¡è¨­è¨ˆæœ‰é™å…¬å¸

Quooker

BeCandle

SOULITE 浮雲生物

CityUHK Milk 城大牛奶

SPARKLE by

KAREN CHAN

FungFitz 馮韋

Spatial Concept æ„空間室內設計

Gold Peak Technology Group 金山科技集團

TamJai Mixian 譚仔香港米線

HAREODY HOME è¯è«¾ç‹„å®¶å±…

TeamUnlock+

Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation

香港科技園公å¸

The Spark

Hong Kong Tramways 香港電車

Tony Ip Green Architects 葉頌文環ä¿å»ºç¯‰å¸«äº‹å‹™æ‰€

IXDC(International eXperience Design Committee)

國際體驗設計委員會

TriTerra & Dunwell

賽特立科技 & 正昌環ä¿

Link Sustainability Lab é ˜å±•å¯æŒçºŒæœªä¾†é¤¨

Best Innovation Brand Award

Arti Studio Limited

Creato

Mr. Q Panda Workshop

Arti Studio Limited

Creato

Mr. Q Panda Workshop

Best Brand Image Award

CityUHK Milk

Hong Kong Tramways

Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture, HKMU

Panda SME Consultancy Limitedç†Šè²“ä¼æ¥­é¡§å•有é™å…¬å¸

CityUHK Milk

Hong Kong Tramways

Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture, HKMU

Panda SME Consultancy Limitedç†Šè²“ä¼æ¥­é¡§å•有é™å…¬å¸

Best Sustainability Brand Award

Benjamin Moore

Dress Green

The Spark

Benjamin Moore

Dress Green

The Spark

Best User Experience Brand Award  

Glamstudio

Heep Hong Society

UAL MA Design Management (Hong Kong Cohort)

夢樂

Glamstudio

Heep Hong Society

UAL MA Design Management (Hong Kong Cohort)

夢樂

Best Market Value Brand Award

Chill Play New Media

Gordon Parenting

TRICKSTER

Chill Play New Media

Gordon Parenting

TRICKSTER

Appendix B – Global Design Awards 2025 Winners

GDA 2025 - Gold Awards

1

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Transforming Waste into Value: The Upcycling Revolution

CycleCore

Mui Kinoshita

2

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Ventete

Ventete

Colin Herperger, Sam Davies, Patch Perez, Steven Pippin, Steven Davies

3

PRODUCT  DESIGN

EH216-S電動無人駕駛載人航空器

億航智慧型設備(廣州)有é™å…¬å¸

億航智能

4

FASHION DESIGN

Planar three-dimensions

Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University

Li Yingjun

5

FASHION DESIGN

Indecision

FungFitz

FungFitz

6

FASHION DESIGN

《石æµå†°å·ã€‹"Stone Flow Glacier"

Kenny Li

Kenny Li

7

DIGITAL DESIGN

HUSH.RUSH  è¬ï¼Žè¡

CHOI SAI HO

CHOI SAI HO

8

DIGITAL DESIGN

TSM Xiangtangshan XTS iDome Project

Tsz Shan Monastery Limited

Eddy Hui

9

GRAPHIC DESIGN

简å•上下 EasyGo

æˆéƒ½è§…方文化传播有é™å…¬å¸

Xingyue Deng

10

GRAPHIC DESIGN

PolyU School of Fashion and Textiles

Toby Ng Design

Toby Ng Design

11

INTERIOR DESIGN

RegeneOffice

NOSIGNER

Eisuke Tachikawa / NOSIGNER

12

INTERIOR DESIGN

hong kong palace museum_the quest for originality

84000 communications limited

anothermountainman (stanley wong)  X collective studio

13

INTERIOR DESIGN

Galaxy Macau Kidz Edutainment Centre

Groundwork

Manfred Yuen, Fiona Bao, CY Lau

1

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Transforming Waste into Value: The Upcycling Revolution

CycleCore

Mui Kinoshita

2

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Ventete

Ventete

Colin Herperger, Sam Davies, Patch Perez, Steven Pippin, Steven Davies

3

PRODUCT  DESIGN

EH216-S電動無人駕駛載人航空器

億航智慧型設備(廣州)有é™å…¬å¸

億航智能

4

FASHION DESIGN

Planar three-dimensions

Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University

Li Yingjun

5

FASHION DESIGN

Indecision

FungFitz

FungFitz

6

FASHION DESIGN

《石æµå†°å·ã€‹"Stone Flow Glacier"

Kenny Li

Kenny Li

7

DIGITAL DESIGN

HUSH.RUSH  è¬ï¼Žè¡

CHOI SAI HO

CHOI SAI HO

8

DIGITAL DESIGN

TSM Xiangtangshan XTS iDome Project

Tsz Shan Monastery Limited

Eddy Hui

9

GRAPHIC DESIGN

简å•上下 EasyGo

æˆéƒ½è§…方文化传播有é™å…¬å¸

Xingyue Deng

10

GRAPHIC DESIGN

PolyU School of Fashion and Textiles

Toby Ng Design

Toby Ng Design

11

INTERIOR DESIGN

RegeneOffice

NOSIGNER

Eisuke Tachikawa / NOSIGNER

12

INTERIOR DESIGN

hong kong palace museum_the quest for originality

84000 communications limited

anothermountainman (stanley wong)  X collective studio

13

INTERIOR DESIGN

Galaxy Macau Kidz Edutainment Centre

Groundwork

Manfred Yuen, Fiona Bao, CY Lau

GDA 2025 - Judges Choice

1

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Winnif Pang)

Transforming Waste into Value: The Upcycling Revolution

CycleCore

Mui Kinoshita

2

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Judge Choice
(王文æ±ï¼‰

EH216-S電動無人駕駛載人航空器

億航智慧型設備(廣州)有é™å…¬å¸

億航智能

3

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Pradyumna Vyas)

COM-PLATES â…¡

KOUSHIN DIE & MOLD WORKS LTD.

HIROSHI TAKAHASHI

4

FASHION DESIGN

Judge Choice
(房瑩ã€Kay Kwokã€Tony Vergara)

Planar three-dimensions

Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University

Li Yingjun

5

DIGITAL DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Bernd Krackeã€Henry Chu)

HUSH.RUSH  è¬ï¼Žè¡

CHOI SAI HO

CHOI SAI HO

6

DIGITAL DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Pavel Mrkus)

RESPIRA 2.0

Future Spaces Vision Lab, School of Design, SUSTech

Yong Zhao, Luwen Zhang, Mirna Zordan

7

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Vince Frost)

第六屆關中忙罷è—術節

Untitled Macao

Untitled Macao

8

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Judge Choice
(韓家英)

Typeface Design for Brand Design Awards Awardee Book 2023

Eric Chan Design Co Ltd

Eric Chan, Bai Chia Ping

9

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Norito Shinmura)

2024åŽè¯­ç™¾ä½³æµ·æŠ¥é‚€è¯·å±•

åŒæµŽå¤§å­¦è®¾è®¡åˆ›æ„学院

å­™å¤§æ—ºã€æ½˜æƒ 

10

INTERIOR DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Thomas Kvan)

RegeneOffice

NOSIGNER

Eisuke Tachikawa / NOSIGNER

11

INTERIOR DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Thomas Garvey)

Through The Years, To Touch You

X-ARt

Tristan BRAUD, Brian LAU, Dominie CHAN Hoi Lam, Christopher CHAN

12

INTERIOR DESIGN

Judge Choice

(Horace Pan)

Jockey Club Project Well-being: Place-making at Schools

PolyU College of Professional and Continuing Education

PolyU College of Professional and Continuing Education, Architecture Commons, One Bite Design Studio, DOMAT, Groundwork, Littleurbanmountain Design, The Third Teacher, Kay Chan & Unite Unit

1

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Winnif Pang)

Transforming Waste into Value: The Upcycling Revolution

CycleCore

Mui Kinoshita

2

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Judge Choice
(王文æ±ï¼‰

EH216-S電動無人駕駛載人航空器

億航智慧型設備(廣州)有é™å…¬å¸

億航智能

3

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Pradyumna Vyas)

COM-PLATES â…¡

KOUSHIN DIE & MOLD WORKS LTD.

HIROSHI TAKAHASHI

4

FASHION DESIGN

Judge Choice
(房瑩ã€Kay Kwokã€Tony Vergara)

Planar three-dimensions

Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University

Li Yingjun

5

DIGITAL DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Bernd Krackeã€Henry Chu)

HUSH.RUSH  è¬ï¼Žè¡

CHOI SAI HO

CHOI SAI HO

6

DIGITAL DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Pavel Mrkus)

RESPIRA 2.0

Future Spaces Vision Lab, School of Design, SUSTech

Yong Zhao, Luwen Zhang, Mirna Zordan

7

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Vince Frost)

第六屆關中忙罷è—術節

Untitled Macao

Untitled Macao

8

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Judge Choice
(韓家英)

Typeface Design for Brand Design Awards Awardee Book 2023

Eric Chan Design Co Ltd

Eric Chan, Bai Chia Ping

9

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Norito Shinmura)

2024åŽè¯­ç™¾ä½³æµ·æŠ¥é‚€è¯·å±•

åŒæµŽå¤§å­¦è®¾è®¡åˆ›æ„学院

å­™å¤§æ—ºã€æ½˜æƒ 

10

INTERIOR DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Thomas Kvan)

RegeneOffice

NOSIGNER

Eisuke Tachikawa / NOSIGNER

11

INTERIOR DESIGN

Judge Choice
(Thomas Garvey)

Through The Years, To Touch You

X-ARt

Tristan BRAUD, Brian LAU, Dominie CHAN Hoi Lam, Christopher CHAN

12

INTERIOR DESIGN

Judge Choice

(Horace Pan)

Jockey Club Project Well-being: Place-making at Schools

PolyU College of Professional and Continuing Education

PolyU College of Professional and Continuing Education, Architecture Commons, One Bite Design Studio, DOMAT, Groundwork, Littleurbanmountain Design, The Third Teacher, Kay Chan & Unite Unit

GDA 2025 – Global Top 10

1

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Transforming Waste into Value: The Upcycling Revolution

CycleCore

Mui Kinoshita

2

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Ventete

Ventete

Colin Herperger, Sam Davies, Patch Perez, Steven Pippin, Steven Davies

3

PRODUCT  DESIGN

EH216-S電動無人駕駛載人航空器

億航智慧型設備(廣州)有é™å…¬å¸

億航智能

4

PRODUCT  DESIGN

COM-PLATES â…¡

KOUSHIN DIE & MOLD WORKS LTD.

HIROSHI TAKAHASHI

5

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Exlicon Lock- Perspective Drafting Tools To Unlock Creativity

Ddiin Concept Limited

Sofia Lee Pik Shan/ Lee Yuk Shui

6

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Sakanakaruta

Chiba Print Co.,Ltd

Kyosuke Ishita, Seishiro Masutani, SANAGI design studio

7

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Exlicon L- Precision Golden Ratio Tools for Art and Geometry

Ddiin Concept Limited

Sofia Lee Pik Shan/ Lee Yuk Shui

8

PRODUCT  DESIGN

A Universal Charging post with CCS2 charging connectors and Type 2 sockets

Entrust Microgrid Ltd

Nan Jiang

9

PRODUCT  DESIGN

æ™ºèƒ½å‰²è‰æœº

深圳市æ„臣工业设计有é™å…¬å¸

深圳市æ„臣工业设计有é™å…¬å¸

10

PRODUCT  DESIGN

VAAKA the Coffee and Tea Balance

Pong company ltd.

leo yiu

11

PRODUCT  DESIGN

Uphold Cutlery Compact

Uphold Living Limited

Eravolution Limited

12

FASHION DESIGN

Planar three-dimensions

Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University

Li Yingjun

13

FASHION DESIGN

Indecision

FungFitz

FungFitz

14

FASHION DESIGN

《石æµå†°å·ã€‹"Stone Flow Glacier"

Kenny Li

Kenny Li

15

FASHION DESIGN

M.Wavecut

Double Black Company Limited

Brian Chan

16

FASHION DESIGN

M.Snowflake

Double Black Company Limited

Brian Chan

17

FASHION DESIGN

Evanesce Series: Fashionable and Functional Lingerie for Elderly Women

PolyU Design x Silver Innovation

Anthony Kong and Christie Ho

18

FASHION DESIGN

Stroke

MODE CREATION LIMITED

Sin Mei Yuk, Aries

19

FASHION DESIGN

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Hong Kong Designers Association Design Summit cum BDA Brand Award 2025 & Global Design Awards 2025 Award Presentation Ceremony : Design Exploration : Envisioning the Future of Creativity

Hong Kong Designers Association Design Summit cum BDA Brand Award 2025 & Global Design Awards 2025 Award Presentation Ceremony : Design Exploration : Envisioning the Future of Creativity

Explore the Forgotten Role of Oyster Reefs in Protecting Our Shores and Supporting Biodiversity

HONG KONG, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the city prepares to welcome the Year of the Horse, a traditional Lunar New Year symbol takes on new significance, the golden oyster – long associated with prosperity, abundance, and good fortune — now carries a deeper message

Beyond its festive glow, the oyster tells a story of ecological power and quiet loss. Once thriving along Hong Kong's coastlines, oyster reefs played a vital role as natural water filters, wave buffers, and biodiversity hotspots. Today, they have all but vanished — and with them, a crucial part of the city's marine heritage.

This January, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) ) invites the public to reconnect with this forgotten ecosystem through the finale edition of its interactive exhibition series: Reviving Hong Kong's Ocean Heritage: Our Forgotten Oyster Reefs. The exhibition will take place at the linkbridge at Lincoln House, Taikoo Place, from January 12 to 23, 2026 (weekdays only).

Located in one of the Hong Kong's most vibrant business districts, the exhibition offers professionals and the public alike a rare opportunity to pause, reflect, and discover how they can make a tangible impact on ocean conservation.

From Festive Symbol to Ecological Reality

In Chinese tradition, oysters have long symbolized wealth and longevity — their golden form representing luck and blessings for the year ahead. But the oyster's real-world role is just as powerful. Beneath the surface, oyster reefs anchor entire marine ecosystems: filtering water, stabilizing shorelines, and supporting biodiversity.

Globally, over 85% of oyster reefs have been lost, making them one of the most endangered marine habitats. In Hong Kong, they once supported local livelihoods and coastal resilience — yet their disappearance has gone largely unnoticed.

This exhibition brings their story back into focus, showing how restoring oyster reefs is a nature-based solution that supports climate adaptation, biodiversity recovery, and sustainable economic development.

"Biodiversity loss is no longer an abstract concept it's a material risk for business, communities, and long-term economic stability," said Anthony Gao, Executive Director for Hong Kong and Regional Partnerships.

"Restoring oyster reefs is more than conservation. It's a practical, nature-based solution that strengthens coastal resilience, supports ESG goals, and helps build a blue economy that benefits both people and the planet. Through this exhibition, we hope to inspire Hong Kong's business community to take the lead — by integrating nature into strategy, and turning sustainability commitments into tangible action."

Immersive Learning Experience and Highlights

The exhibition offers a multisensory journey designed to educate and inspire:

  • A Virtual Reality Journey to restoration sites in Deep Bay and Pak Nai.
  • A full-scale Traditional Oyster Farming Model, featuring authentic poles from Deep Bay.
  • A Water Filtration Video Demonstration, showcasing the oysters natural ability to clean water.
  • A Coastal Resilience Simulation showing how oyster reefs reduce wave impact and protect shorelines from storm surges.
  • Marine Specimens & AR Games inviting participants to rebuild digital reefs.
  • Screening of City of Shells: Our Forgotten Oyster Reefs, a documentary tracing 1,000-year oyster heritage.

Special Lunar New Year Surprises

To celebrate the new year with hope and prosperity, visitors will have the chance to receive a limited-edition Oyster BB's Lucky Scroll — a creative Lunar New Year fai chun that blends festive charm with a call to protect nature. A special red pouch will also be available to selected visitors through on-site engagement, while supplies last.

These efforts would not be possible without the invaluable support and collaboration of our partners. TNC extends its sincere gratitude to the Swire Group Charitable Trust for its generous support, to Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS) and the Explorer Club Hong Kong (ECHK) for their continue expertise and collaboration; and to our venue sponsor, Taikoo Place, for providing a vibrant and accessible platform for public engagement in the heart of one of Hong Kong's most dynamic business communities.

Exhibition Details

Dates: January 12–23, 2026 (Mon–Fri only)
Time: 10:00 – 19:00
Venue: 1/F, Lincoln House linkbridge, Taikoo Place
Admission: Free

About The Nature Conservancy Hong Kong (TNC)

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more resilient. The Nature Conservancy is working to make a lasting difference around the world in 83 countries and territories (39 by direct conservation impact and 44 through partners) through a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. TNC has been in Asia Pacific for over 30 years with projects in Australia, mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. In 2019, TNC was awarded the Lui Che Woo Prize for Sustainable Development. To learn more. please visit:

Website: http://www.tnc.org.hk
Facebook: TNC HK 大自然保護協會 
Instagram: @tnc_hk
LinkedIn: The Nature Conservancy in Hong Kong

About TNC's Reef Resilience Network

2025 marks the 20th anniversary of TNC's Reef Resilience Network — a global platform that has trained over 55,000 marine professionals in 92 countries and provides science-based tools to more than 1 million users annually. From Hong Kong's oyster beds to coral reefs worldwide, TNC is committed to building a more resilient future for our oceans.

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A Symbol of Prosperity to a Hopeful Action -- Reviving Hong Kong's Ocean Heritage

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