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Unlock your design excellence with the Global Design Awards (GDA), the pinnacle recognition platform uniting designers worldwide with global markets.

Established in 1972, the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) is the first of its kind in Hong Kong for practicing designers and design administrators, with aims to encourage the use of quality design and uplift the appreciation of quality design in the community. HKDA Awards was the most established multi-disciplinary design competitions in Asia-Pacific which organized by HKDA since 1975. From

1980 onwards, it became a biennial event. HKDA Awards was not simply a design competition to honour design excellence. HKDA Awards used design competition as an engine to energize a series of event (seminars, awards presentation ceremony, exhibitions etc) as a yearlong campaign which aims to promote Hong Kong Design to the world and enhance Hong Kong’s image as one of the major creative hub in Asia-Pacific. After playing one of the important roles in the design scene of Asia-Pacific for 36 years, HKDA Awards had started accepting entry submissions outside of Asia-Pacific in 2011 and became a global event. It was appropriately renamed to HKDA Global Design Awards (GDA). In HKDA GDA2011, 14 world-class judges have been invited to be the jury panel, attracting thousands of entry pieces from 40 destinations around the world including Mainland China, USA,Great Britain, France, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Australia, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong and so forth. In 2013, we look forward to make HKDA GDA2013 open an important
page in the desing history.

08/10/2025

HKDA Shines at Hebei International Industrial Design Week Chairman Mui Kinosh*ta Shares Insights on "Design Going Global"

On September 22, Mui Kinosh*ta, Chairman of the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA), delivered a keynote speech titled "A Design Bridge Connecting Local and Global" at the New Product Launch Conference of the Hebei International Industrial Design Week, engaging in deep exchanges with international design and manufacturing partners.

🎤 Speech Highlights:
• Shared cases of successful industry collaboration and brand enhancement through the DesignMatch platform.
• Detailed the 2025 Global Design Awards and Brand Design Award, exploring how to bring outstanding international designs to Asia while promoting Asian designs on the global stage.
• Introduced funding schemes from the Hong Kong SAR Government to support designers and businesses in expanding into international markets.

📷 Scene Highlights:
This visit to Hebei further solidified HKDA's role as a bridge connecting design resources worldwide. The 2025 Hebei International Industrial Design Week was held from September 20 to 26, attracting 330 domestic and international exhibitors who showcased over 3,200 new design products. Multiple GDA award-winning entries were displayed in an exclusive exhibition area meticulously designed by Jay Leung, Vice Chairman of HKDA, highlighting the excellence of Hong Kong and global design to Mainland China and the world.

HKDA will continue to strengthen cooperation with Mainland partners to jointly create a future driven by design innovation!

HKDA 受邀亮相「河北國際工業設計週」梅傲笙主席現場分享「設計出海」未來

9月22日，香港设计师協會梅傲笙主席在「河北國際工業設計週」設計新品發佈會上發表主題演講「連接海內外的設計橋樑」，與国际設計界及製造業夥伴深度交流。

🎤 演講亮點
• 分享透過DesignMatch平台成功對接產業、提升品牌價值的真實案例。
• 詳解2025 GDA環球設計大獎及 BDA 品牌設計大獎，探討如何將卓越的國際設計引入亞洲，並助推亞洲設計走向世界。
• 介紹香港特區政府對設計行業的資助計劃，助力設計師與企業拓展國際市場。

📷 現場直擊
本次河北之行，再次強化了HKDA作為聯通海內外設計資源的橋樑角色。2025河北國際工業設計周活動於9月20日至26日舉行，本屆設計周吸引了國內外330家企業參展，展出3200餘件設計新品。多件GDA 環球設計大獎獲獎作品現場展出，在協會副會長梁家耀精心設計的專屬展區中，向中國大陸及世界，展示了香港及環球設計的卓越風貌。

協會將持續加強與更多內地夥伴的合作，共創設計驅動產業升級的未來！

#香港設計師協會 #河北國際工業設計週 #設計出海 #環球設計大獎

03/09/2025

致我們設計社群的重要說明：

「環球設計大獎」公開聲明

近日社會各界對本屆大獎的相關討論及疑慮，本協會已高度關注。注意到多方關於作品取回與保管事宜的意見，充分理解公眾對參賽作品的重視，對於目前情況所造成的關切與不安，我們深表遺憾。

環球設計大奬於報名條款中已明確載明：所有參賽作品一律不予退還，除非參賽者在指定日期前向協會提出退還要求。此外，參賽者必須同意所有條款方可完成報名程序。此項安排與多個國際設計獎項之規範一致，旨在確保展覽及評審工作得以順利推進。

籌委會確曾於截止日期前通知所有參賽者有關領回作品之安排，惟個別設計師未於指定期限內回覆，致後續程序無法配合。至於其後提出之付費回購方案，因涉及對全體參賽者之公平性考量，經評估後實際難以執行。我們亦曾盡力與救世軍合作尋回作品，但可惜未能成功。

由於參賽作品數量龐大且尺寸各異，加上香港儲存空間有限，實在無力承擔長期倉儲所需費用。我們對於無法長期保存所有作品深感抱歉。為堅守公平原則，所有作品將以一致方式處理，絕不會選擇性保留任何作品。

我們聽到大家的聲音，未來將作出以下改善：

· 加強報名前後的溝通與提醒，讓流程更清晰；
· 探討日後作品領回安排；
· 研究更多存倉支援的可能性；
· 與不同單位合作，尋找延續作品價值的可能性。

希望透過此聲明釐清誤會，並繼續得到大家的理解與支持。

敬請垂注。

「環球設計大獎」籌委會
2025年9月3日

To our valued design community:

Public Statement from the Global Design Awards

The Association has taken note of the recent discussions and concerns raised by various sectors of society regarding this year’s Global Design Awards. We acknowledge the many voices expressing views on the retrieval and storage of submitted works, and we fully understand the public’s regard for these creations. We deeply regret any unease or distress caused by the current circumstances.

As clearly stated in the registration terms, all submitted entries are non-returnable unless participants request their return by the specified deadline. Participants were required to agree to all terms and conditions in order to complete the registration process. This arrangement is consistent with the regulations of many international design competitions and is intended to ensure the smooth ex*****on of both exhibition and judging procedures.

The Organizing Committee did notify all participants prior to the deadline regarding the option to retrieve their works. However, some designers did not respond within the specified timeframe, making it impossible to proceed with further arrangements. Subsequent proposals for repurchasing works through payment were carefully considered, but due to fairness concerns for all participants, such arrangements were deemed impractical. We also made efforts to collaborate with The Salvation Army to locate and recover works, but these attempts were ultimately unsuccessful.

Given the large volume and varying sizes of submissions, coupled with the limited storage capacity in Hong Kong, the Association is unable to bear the costs required for long-term storage. We regret that we are unable to preserve all works indefinitely. In the interest of fairness, all entries will be handled in a consistent manner, with no selective retention of any items.

We have heard your feedback and will implement the following improvements moving forward:

- Strengthen communication and reminders before and after registration to ensure greater clarity in the process
- Explore more accessible arrangements for post-exhibition retrieval of works
- Investigate additional support options for temporary storage
- Collaborate with external partners to explore ways to extend the value and visibility of submitted works

We hope this statement helps clarify the situation and that we may continue to receive your understanding and support.

Thank you for your attention.

Global Design Awards Organizing Committee
September 3, 2025

01/09/2025

【Honoring Design Mastery: Meet the GDA Winners!】

【Designer】ONE PLUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
【Entry】Nanshan Cinesky Cinema
【Category】Interior
【Award】GDA Global Top 10
【Description】In Shenzhen, the Cinesky Cinema in Nanshan stands out for its unique design, providing audiences with an immersive movie-watching experience. This project was initially constrained by a very low budget, which inspired the designers to focus on the creative use of light as a central design element. By relying on projection lights to cast shadows and create dynamic interactions, the design not only minimizes costs but also achieves a highly engaging and playful aesthetic.
To fully grasp construction costs, the designers strived to create a space that is both cohesive and distinctive. The design inspiration came from memories of the first collaboratively designed cinema, combining grid projection design with the three-dimensional metal strip design from previous projects, showcasing the integration of architecture and the cinematic world while revealing the connection between the two cinemas. This allows audiences to feel the design resonance that transcends time and space the moment they step into the cinema.

For more info, please contact us at [email protected] or (+852) 25273968

【頂尖設計榮譽：GDA得獎作品介紹】

【大獎得主】ONE PLUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
【作品名稱】南山新天影院
【參賽類別】空間設計
【榮譽獎項】GDA環球十大設計大獎
【作品介紹】當預算成為限制，設計師將缺點轉化為亮點——⽤投影光線代替昂貴建材，讓觀眾的⾝影成為⼤廳最⽣動的裝飾。那些隨著步伐舞動的光斑，藍調⾛廊製造的時空隧道，以及放映廳⾥如星河垂落的燈帶，共同編織出⼀個超越現實的電影幻境。這⾥證明：真正的沉浸式體驗，不在於砸多少錢，⽽在於能否⽤創意讓每束光都講故事。
從⾸作⾦屬條元素的重構，到VIP區藍調沙發的蒙太奇式排列，這個影院處處透露著"少即是多"的智慧。當孩⼦們在⼤廳追逐牆上的光斑，當影迷在藍⾊⾛廊放緩腳步，這個空間已然超越單純的觀影功能，成為連接現實與銀幕的魔法中轉站——⽤最節儉的⽅式，為城市造了⼀場最奢侈的夢。

更多詳情敬請聯繫我們：[email protected] 或 (+852) 25273968

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29/08/2025

Honoring Design Mastery: Meet the GDA Winners!】

【Designer】Elsedesign + Department of Architecture, Tunghai University
【Entry】Mirror Maze
【Category】Interior
【Award】GDA Global Top 10
【Description】In spring 2024, we are invited to design a maze at Wan Chai harbour front area of Hong Kong, five artists are being invited in total. We have to interpret the definition of maze and may use any kind of materials to create the work. The location is facing the beautiful Victoria Harbour and site area given is 10m x 15m. The concept of mirror maze comes from children’s kaleidoscope, through multiple reflections, we have different spatial experiences; most of mazes are organised by pathways, mirror maze uses collective rooms to create non-directional explorations. Through the reflections of Hong Kong, mirror maze not only providing delightful body experiences, but also new perspectives to view the city.

For more info, please contact us at [email protected] or (+852) 25273968

【頂尖設計榮譽：GDA得獎作品介紹】

【大獎得主】Elsedesign+東海大學建築系
【作品名稱】鏡院
【參賽類別】空間設計
【榮譽獎項】GDA環球十大設計大獎
【作品介紹】2024年春天工作室受邀請為香港灣仔海濱活動節設計一個戶外裝置作品，主題為迷宮設計，共五位藝術家參與。策展人需要我們各自演繹迷宮的理解，基地面對維多利亞港，範圍為10米x15米，主題與材料皆不限。鏡院概念源於小時候的玩具萬花筒，鏡子反射的多重倒影，模糊了對空間的認知；其次迷宮一般以路徑作為設計，鏡院卻以小房間拼接而成，無方向性的佈局帶來更有趣的遊玩體驗。通過反射的城市風景，鏡院除了帶來趣味的身體空間體驗，更賦予我們新的角度去觀賞香港這個地方。

更多詳情敬請聯繫我們：[email protected] 或 (+852) 25273968

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28/08/2025

【Honoring Design Mastery: Meet the GDA Winners!】

【Designer】ONE PLUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
【Entry】Nanyang Wanyue City Square
【Category】Interior
【Award】GDA Global Top 10
【Description】Human beings get the nourishment to continue their lives from the fertile soil of the fields, and the designers used ‘Thousands of miles of fertile field’ as the design concept to create the landscape of the square. Regarding the fertile fields, the landscape design mainly embodies the concept of extracting the plots and colors of the fields into grids as seen from a bird’s eye view. The intersecting lines between each field are utilized in the square installation, recreation area and so on. The overall shape reflects the endlessness of the fertile field, but at the same time, there are outdoor recreation areas, flower ponds, performance areas, children’s playground and other functional areas, just as people get nourishment for the land, visitors can have various activities in this place.

For more info, please contact us at [email protected] or (+852) 25273968

【頂尖設計榮譽：GDA得獎作品介紹】

【大獎得主】ONE PLUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
【作品名稱】南陽萬悅城城市廣場
【參賽類別】空間設計
【榮譽獎項】GDA環球十大設計大獎
【作品介紹】這座以“沃野千⾥”為靈感的城市⼴場，將⻦瞰視⻆下的⽥壟肌理轉化為⼤地藝術——交錯的道路如阡陌般延伸，不同⾊塊的鋪裝模擬著⻨浪與菜畦的韻律。設計師⽤極簡⼿法將農耕⽂明的DNA植⼊城市肌體：⼉童遊樂區是稻穗造型的互動裝置，表演區如打⾕場般開闊，花池⾥搖曳著鄉⼟植物，讓市⺠在鋼筋森林中仍能觸摸⼟地的記憶。

更多詳情敬請聯繫我們：[email protected] 或 (+852) 25273968

#空間設計 #建築設計 #城市廣場 #環球設計大獎2025 #環球設計 #設計大獎 #香港設計師協會

27/08/2025

【Honoring Design Mastery: Meet the GDA Winners!】

【Designer】ONE PLUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
【Entry】Haikou Goxingli Insun Cinema
【Category】Interior
【Award】GDA Global Top 10
【Description】It’s timeless, as bricks can be used to create beautiful yet durable spaces. Haikou is situated on Hainan Island, wrapped by the ocean like a warm blanket in fall. We wanted to create this cinema related to the geography of the city without the ocean blue color. We decided to use bricks as design theme because they are sustainable and formed with sand which cover the tracks of the ocean, creating the wave scene in the space, like a movie of make-believe. We used an artistic approach on how to make bricks in same size form the shape of waves through skillful stacking, and form the ceiling, bar counter, seats and other functional areas.

For more info, please contact us at [email protected] or (+852) 25273968

【頂尖設計榮譽：GDA得獎作品介紹】

【大獎得主】ONE PLUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
【作品名稱】海口高興裡銀興影城
【參賽類別】空間設計
【榮譽獎項】GDA環球十大設計大獎
【作品介紹】這是能夠經受時間考驗的作品，磚塊創造了美麗而耐用的空間。海⼝這座被秋⽇暖洋環抱的島嶼，在影院設計中褪去了所有直⽩的蔚藍。我們讓最樸實的磚塊成為主⻆——這些由海沙燒制的⻓⽅體，經過匠⼈巧⼿堆疊，竟在空間中凝固成起伏的浪濤，仿佛置身於電影之中。我們採用藝術手法，使磚塊以相同的大小堆疊成波浪的形狀，並形成天花板、酒吧櫃檯、座椅和其他功能區域。

更多詳情敬請聯繫我們：[email protected] 或 (+852) 25273968

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19/08/2025

【Honoring Design Mastery: Meet the GDA Winners!】

【Designer】HOOOLDESIGN STUDIO
【Entry】Misplaced Community - EAST'YA
【Category】Interior
【Award】GDA Global Top 10
【Description】This design explores the concept of "misalignment" to create unique spatial experiences, challenging traditional architecture. In Sichuan's mountainous terrain, streets adapt to slopes with flexible, tiered layouts. The project reimagines this "three-dimensional alleyway" by disrupting stable spatial structures, fostering unexpected interactions between people through nested volumes and dynamic pathways.
Planned with irregular geometries, asymmetrical forms, and shifting scales, the design encourages new spatial combinations. Floating architectural boxes break conventional boundaries, enhancing visual connections and gradually increasing privacy across levels. Inspired by Sichuan’s layered alleys, the space becomes a cultural and social hub.

For more info, please contact us at [email protected] or (+852) 25273968

【頂尖設計榮譽：GDA得獎作品介紹】

【大獎得主】HOOOLDESIGN STUDIO
【作品名稱】錯位社區-東鴉
【參賽類別】空間設計
【榮譽獎項】GDA環球十大設計大獎
【作品介紹】“在錯位中，我們尋找獨特的空間體驗，挑戰傳統的觀念，重新定義建築的可能性”。在四川的⼭地和丘陵地區，街巷的設計通常會充分考慮地勢的起伏和坡度，以適應地形的變化。街道的⾛向和佈局會相對靈活，沿著⼭勢延伸或蜿蜒曲折，以便適應地形的起伏。有時會利⽤臺地或梯⽥的形式，通過分級和平臺化的設計，使街巷在不同⾼度之間形成
連續的聯繫。“街巷”是城市中最具代表性的公共空間，設計希望將延續這種“⽴體街巷”的在地性，讓空間、⼈群和體驗三者同時錯位，形成品牌獨特的社區性。

更多詳情敬請聯繫我們：[email protected] 或 (+852) 25273968

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18/08/2025

【Honoring Design Mastery: Meet the GDA Winners!】

【Designer】CycleCore
【Entry】Transforming Waste into Value: Upcycling Revolution
【Category】Interior
【Award】GDA Global Top 10
【Description】The CycleCore project focuses on revolutionizing the upcycling industry by transforming waste materials into most beautiful, high-quality, and durable upcycled materials in the world. Central to our approach is the customization of color and texture, ensuring that each product meets consumer needs while resonating with eco-conscious values. We also provide design imagination to enrich their design narrative, creating beautifully crafted, durable and eco items that embody their identity and add a soul to each product. This holistic approach reduces environmental impact and making the essence of upcycling not just an eco-friendly choice, but a compelling story that inspires and connects.

For more info, please contact us at [email protected] or (+852) 25273968

【頂尖設計榮譽：GDA得獎作品介紹】

【大獎得主】CycleCore
【作品名稱】將廢物轉化為價值：升級回收⾰命
【參賽類別】空間設計
【榮譽獎項】GDA環球十大設計大獎
【作品介紹】CycleCore 以創意與原創為核⼼，將廢棄材料轉化為市場上獨具匠⼼的創新產品。我們的設計團隊不斷突破界限，探索⾊彩、紋理與形態的獨特組合，確保每件產品不僅實⽤，更充滿視覺衝擊⼒。這種對創造⼒的專注，助⼒品牌脫穎⽽出，並通過產品講述引⼈⼊勝的可持續發展故事，彰顯其對環保的堅定承諾。

更多詳情敬請聯繫我們：[email protected] 或 (+852) 25273968

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15/08/2025

【Honoring Design Mastery: Meet the GDA Winners!】

【Designer】X-ARt
【Entry】Through The Tears, To Touch You
【Category】Interior
【Award】GDA Global Top 10
【Description】The piece, ‘Through The Tears, To Touch You’ has three key aspects that combine traditional arts and craftsmanship with cutting edge technologies.
It is situated on the Old Pier in Yim Tin Tsai, in the Sai Kung bay in Hong Kong. It was here that earlier generations departed, emptying the village by the 1970’s. The first aspect is the custom Bamboo Moongate; the second aspect is an original poem written in augmented-reality calligraphy using the A-R-t; the third aspect is the Performance.
This is accompanied by original music overlaid by recollections of the Old Pier narrated by the villagers themselves.

For more info, please contact us at [email protected] or (+852) 25273968

【頂尖設計榮譽：GDA得獎作品介紹】

【大獎得主】X-ARt
【作品名稱】流穿越
【參賽類別】空間設計
【榮譽獎項】GDA環球十大設計大獎
【作品介紹】流·穿越是⼀場橫跨時空的科技鄉愁。在⾹港西貢鹽⽥梓的廢棄⽼碼頭上，傳統⽵藝⽉⻔與AR詩歌共舞。這件作品以三種維度喚醒離島記憶：由第四代匠⼈打造的⽵構⽉⻔，標記著“離鄉”與“歸家”的永恆辯證；懸浮空中的三維書法詩句，⽤觸感回饋技術讓虛擬墨蹟有了呼吸；當村⼥與村郎在碼頭演繹離別之舞，村⺠⼝述的歷史回聲與原創⾳樂交織，將七⼗年代的移⺠潮化作可感知的當代儀式。

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08/08/2025

【Honoring Design Mastery: Meet the GDA Winners!】

【Designer】Alex, Tang Ho Pan
【Entry】Otera
【Category】Graphic
【Award】GDA Global Top 10
【Description】The key design principles behind "Otera" are simplicity, natural materials, functionality with intention, and harmony and balance, aiming to evoke a sense of peace and reflection. The design language, inspired by the wisdom and tranquility of a wise monk, emphasizes visual harmony through serene aesthetics resembling a Zen garden and tactile harmony, and strong textures. The design reflects "Otera" by promoting mindful consumption, connecting to nature, and creating a sense of tranquility, ultimately encouraging users to slow down and appreciate the moment.

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【頂尖設計榮譽：GDA得獎作品介紹】

【大獎得主】Alex, Tang Ho Pan
【作品名稱】Otera
【參賽類別】平面設計
【榮譽獎項】GDA環球十大設計大獎
【作品介紹】這個深受禪宗美學啟發的設計品牌，用最樸素的陶土、原木和亞麻，打造出讓人瞬間靜下心來的日用器物。就像僧侶掃過沙庭的帚痕，每件作品的不對稱線條和粗礪質感，都在提醒我們放慢腳步——倒水時感受陶壺重心的變化，就座時體會木椅隨體溫漸暖的微妙，原來 mindfulness 就藏在這樣的細節裏。

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