Hong Kong Design Summit 2025 Celebrates Local Creativity and Global Vision

The event was graced by top-notch design veterans, including Henry Steiner and Kan Tai-keung.

The Hong Kong Design Summit 2025, hosted by the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA), took place at Sky100 in the ICC, where more than 1,200 professionals from design, branding, and related industries gathered under one roof. This year’s theme, “Design Exploration: Envisioning the Future of Creativity”, focused on how design can address today’s global challenges while driving innovation and preserving cultural values.

The Summit featured an impressive line-up of guests, including Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and TourismRaistlin Lau, JP; President of WDO Thomas Garvey; and renowned designers such as Henry Steiner and Kan Tai-keung.

On the stage, Lau highlighted the critical role design plays in bridging business and culture, while also acknowledging how creative industries contribute to economic growth. HKDA Chairman Mui Kinoshita emphasised the importance of collaboration within the industry, encouraging local designers to push boundaries and elevate their work to an international level.

The HKDA also announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the World Design Organisation (WDO) and the Dongguan Provincial Government, marking a significant milestone in fostering cross-border collaboration.

The MOU with the WDO, a globally renowned organisation 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 highlights the shared commitment of the HKDA and WDO to drive innovation and elevate the role of design in addressing global challenges.

Throughout the Summit, key topics such as artificial intelligence, sustainable design, and the integration of technology with cultural heritage were explored. International and local thought leaders shared their insights on how design can shape a better future, offering practical advice and new perspectives to inspire the audience.

BDA Brand Award 2025

Now in its third edition, the BDA Brand Award celebrated outstanding achievements in branding, with over 250 entries from industries such as architecture, product design, technology, and sustainability. A panel of professional judges reviewed the submissions based on criteria like innovation, market impact, and sustainability, selecting winners who demonstrated exceptional contributions to brand value and design excellence.

The top honour, “Best of the Best”, went to three standout brands: GREEN@COMMUNITY, AIRSIDE, and ANTA. These winners set new standards in creative design and sustainable practices, earning their place as industry leaders.

Check out the full list of BDA Brand Award 2025: https://bit.ly/4jvzcnP

Global Design Award 2025

The Global Design Award (GDA) recognised exceptional work across multiple design disciplines, including interior, graphic, digital, product, and fashion design. This year’s competition attracted entries from 33 countries and regions, setting a new record for participation.

An international panel of judges selected the winners, awarding prestigious honours such as the GDA Gold Award and GDA Global Top 10 Award Winners. The awards highlighted Hong Kong’s growing influence as a global hub for design and innovation.

One of the highlights of the event was DesignMatch 2025, a one-on-one business networking platform designed to connect designers with brands and companies. By creating opportunities for meaningful collaborations, DesignMatch proved to be a vital tool for aligning creative talent with market needs and driving cross-industry partnerships.

The Hong Kong Design Summit 2025 was a testament to the city’s thriving creative community and its potential to influence the global design landscape. Learn more: https://www.hkdesignsummit.com

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