HONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwired - Apr 3, 2017) - Design is beyond aesthetics. It presents an attitude, innovative thinking, creative confidence and a people-centric approach toward problem solving which ultimately leads to the betterment of the social and economic well-being of a community.
The DFA Design for Asia Awards, an influential platform underpinning designers' role and acknowledging the excellence of user-centric designs in Asia and for Asia, are now open for global entry.
To stay abreast of the latest design trend, the Awards have expanded to a total of 26 categories from 22 in the previous year. The change is intended to encourage the participation from broader categories which include Marketing Campaigns, Retail and Showroom Spaces, WorkSpace, Green and Sustainable Spaces, and Event and Stage Design.
All entrants with design projects launched in Asia are welcome*. Submission by 30 April 2017 will enjoy a 50% off the registration fee.
* More details at "Entry Requirement" below
Benefits of Awards Recognition
With the extensive networks and influential role of the Awards, winners could enjoy the following benefits through the Awards' platform*.
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Networking: Invitation to DFA Awards Presentation Ceremony and Business of Design Week (BODW) opening ceremony to establish networks with international and local designers and business leaders;
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Expanding Global Reach: Speaking opportunities at different international and regional events, talks, forums organised by Hong Kong Design Centre;
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International Recognition: Authorisation of using the Awards endorsement mark for promotions;
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Exposure: Enhancement of exposure through exhibitions and Awards Publication
* Publication and Promotion Fee applies for the winner
Online Submission Details
| Date: | 1 April - 30 June 2017 | |
| Entry Fee: | HK$1,800 per entry | |
| Discount: | Submission in April (Hong Kong Time; GMT+8) will enjoy 50% off at HK$900 per entry | |
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Entry Requirement
The Awards cover four major design disciplines in 26 categories, including (1) Apparel & Accessory, (2) Communication, (3) Environmental and (4) Product and Industrial Design. Design projects, produced and launched in one or more Asian markets* between 1 January 2015 and 31 May 2017, are eligible for the Awards submission by the design's owner or client, the brand's owner, designer or design consultancy.
*Asian markets include:
Afghanistan / Bangladesh / Bhutan / Brunei Darussalam / Cambodia / Hong Kong / India / Indonesia / Iran(Islamic Republic of) / Japan / Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan / Lao People's Dem. Republic / Macau / Mainland China / Malaysia / Maldives /Mongolia / Myanmar / Nepal / North Korea / Pakistan /Philippines / Singapore / South Korea / Sri Lanka / Taiwan / Tajikistan / Thailand / Timor-Leste / Turkmenistan / Uzbekistan / Vietnam