HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire^[1] - 25 March 2024 - As a renowned annual international event that inspires innovative solutions and fosters collaboration transcending boundaries, the "DFA Design for Asia Awards" (DFA DFAA) continues to honour and showcase Asia's design excellence on the world stage. Online submissions for the 2024 edition will commence on 1 April 2024 (Hong Kong Time), inviting outstanding designs to participate and make an enduring influence across the design fields through honouring the excellent designs.

The DFA DFAA 2024 embraces a dynamic spectrum of the design industry by welcoming entries from 30 design categories spanning across 6 disciplines: Communication Design,Digital & Motion Design, Fashion & Accessory Design, Product & Industrial Design, Service & Experience Design, and Spatial Design. The DFA DFAA welcomes online submissions of all design projects that promulgate Asian values and perspectives worldwide. Entrants can enjoy 50% off on the entry fee by submitting entries on or before 30 April 2024 (Hong Kong Time).

"In the face of the constant flux of our world, where advancements and transformations occur at an unprecedented pace, design has become one of the key forces that navigates the complexities from within and brings innovative ideas to address the challenges of our rapidly evolving environment. Over the years, the "DFA Design for Asia Awards" has been a testament to the infinite creativity of the design community, sharing brilliant ideas that propel humanity forward with the world. Through the entries, we are eager to unleash the full potential of the vibrant designs for Asia and shape a future that is filled with boundless possibilities.", said Prof. Eric Yim, Chairman of Hong Kong Design Centre.

Launched by Hong Kong Design Centre in 2003, with Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) as the lead sponsor, the DFA DFAA has been globally acknowledged as an awards that aims to recognise outstanding projects embodying design excellence and benefiting the betterment of the design industry as well as Asia societies. To date, over 2,600 impactful design projects in Asia have been awarded under the DFA DFAA.

Entry Requirements Design projects launched in one or more Asian markets^# between 1 January 2022 and 31 May 2024 are eligible for submission 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 Mainland / Malaysia / Maldives / Mongolia / Myanmar / Nepal / Pakistan / The Philippines / Singapore / Sri Lanka / Taiwan / Tajikistan / Thailand / Timor-Leste / Turkmenistan / Uzbekistan / Vietnam

Judging Criteria The judging panel will assess each entry based on the criteria below (as applicable): (1) Creativity and Human-centric Innovation (2) Usability (3) Aesthetic (4) Sustainability (5) Impact in Asia (6) Commercial & Societal Success

Winners' Entitlements & Exposure*:

• Trophy & Certificate (certificates for Merit Award winners)
• Awards Publication:

• Exhibition & Online Showcase:

• Awards presentation and other events:

DFA Design for Asia Awards 2023 - Grand Award Winners

Revisit the glorious moments – DFA Awards 2023's Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR8dapIa83I^[4]

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References

1. ^{^} Media OutReach Newswire (www.media-outreach.com)
2. ^{^} https://dfaa.dfaawards.com/en/online_submission/ (dfaa.dfaawards.com)
3. ^{^} https://dfaawards.viewingrooms.com/ (dfaawards.viewingrooms.com)
4. ^{^} https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR8dapIa83I (www.youtube.com)
5. ^{^} dfaa.dfaawards.com (dfaawards.com)
6. ^{^} https://www.facebook.com/HKDC.Awards (www.facebook.com)
7. ^{^} https://www.instagram.com/dfa_awards/ (www.instagram.com)
8. ^{^} https://www.youtube.com/@dfaawards5572 (www.youtube.com)