Unveiling the brilliance of Asian design for global recognition
International registrations are open from April, half registration fees until April 30
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – March 25, 2024 – As a renowned annual international event that inspires innovative solutions and fosters collaboration transcending borders, the
“DFA Design Prize for Asia” (DFA DFAA) continues to honor and showcase Asian design excellence on the global stage. Online submissions for the 2024 edition will begin on April 1, 2024 (Hong Kong time), inviting outstanding creations to participate and exert lasting influence in design fields by honoring excellent creations.
The DFA DFAA 2024 embraces a dynamic spectrum of the design industry by welcoming applications from 30 design categories spanning 6 disciplines: Communication Design, Digital and Animation Design, Fashion and Accessories Design, Product and Industrial Design, Service and Experience Design, and Spatial Design. The DFA DFAA welcomes online submissions from all design projects that spread Asian values and perspectives around the world. Participants can receive a 50% discount on the registration fee by submitting their application by April 30, 2024 (Hong Kong time).
“Faced with the constant flux of our world, where advancements and transformations are occurring at an unprecedented pace, design has become one of the key forces for managing the complexities of the interior and bringing innovative ideas to the table to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing environment. Over the years, the “DFA Design for Asia Awards” has been a testament to the endless creativity of the design community, sharing brilliant ideas that propel humanity forward with the world. Through the applications, we look forward to unlocking the full potential of dynamic designs for Asia and shaping a future filled with limitless possibilities,” said Professor Eric Yim, President of the Hong Kong Design Centre.
Launched by the Hong Kong Design Center in 2003, with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government’s Create Hong Kong as the main sponsor, the DFA DFAA has been globally recognized as an award to recognize outstanding projects embodying the design excellence. and benefit the improvement of the design industry as well as Asian societies. To date, more than 2,600 impactful design projects in Asia have been awarded under the DFA DFA.
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DFA Design for Asia Awards 2024 – Registration Details |
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Date |
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From April 1 to June 30, 2024 (Hong Kong time) |
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Admission fees |
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HK$2,200 per entry |
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Promotion |
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50% off registration fees for registrations made on or before April 30, 2024 (Hong Kong time) |
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Online submission |
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https://dfaa.dfaawards.com/en/online_submission/ |
Call for prizes: applications from 6 design disciplines:
(1) Communications design
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(2) Digital and animated design
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(3) Fashion and accessories design
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(4) Product and industrial design
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(5) Design of services and experiences
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(6) Spatial design
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Reward Structure
All submitted design projects will be evaluated by an international jury of world-renowned design experts and professionals. The jury will determine the Grand, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Merit awards.
Entry requirements
Design projects launched in one or more Asian markets# between January 1, 2022 and May 31, 2024 may be submitted by their design owners, clients, brand owners, designers or design consultancies.
# Asian markets include: Afghanistan / Bangladesh / Bhutan / Brunei Darussalam / Cambodia / Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) / Hong Kong / India / Indonesia / Islamic Republic of Iran / Japan / Kazakhstan / Korea / Kyrgyzstan / Laos / Macau / The Continent / Malaysia / Maldives / Mongolia / Myanmar / Nepal / Pakistan / Philippines / Singapore / Sri Lanka / Taiwan / Tajikistan / Thailand / Timor-Leste / Turkmenistan / Uzbekistan / Vietnam
Judgment criteria
The jury will evaluate each application based on the criteria below (if applicable):
(1) Human-centered creativity and innovation
(2) User-friendliness
(3) Aesthetics
(4) Sustainability
(5) Impact in Asia
(6) Commercial and societal success
Rights and visibility of winners*:
- Trophy and certificate (certificates for merit award winners)
- Publication of awards:
Each winner will receive a free copy of the DFA Awards publication, which features all the winning projects and the project teams behind them. The publication will also be distributed to global industry leaders to improve visibility of the winners.
- Online exhibition and showcase:
- Prize giving and other events:
Winners will be invited to the DFA Awards Ceremony and Business of Design Week (BODW) events to network with international and local designers and business leaders. Selected winners will also be invited to speak at global and regional conferences, forums or other events to increase their global visibility.
Winners will receive permission to use the globally recognized DFA DFAA mark of approval for further promotional purposes.
*Mandatory publishing and promotion fees apply to all winners
DFA Design for Asia Awards 2023 – Grand Prize Winners
Learn more about our 2023 award winners:
https://dfaawards.viewingrooms.com/
Revisit the Glorious Moments – DFA Awards 2023 Highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR8dapIa83I
Visit our website and social media pages for more information:
Website :
dfaa.dfaawards.com
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https://www.facebook.com/HKDC.Awards
Instagram:
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WeChat: DFA Design Award
Youtube :
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