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CALL FOR ENTRY: DFA DESIGN FOR ASIA AWARDS 2021

April 19, 2021
by Ketsiree Wongwan
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Hong Kong is the major destinations for design enthusiasts from around the world and the year’s last months are filled with world-class design competitions and exhibitions where both the year’s important trends share the spotlight with the future trends. Throughout the years, art4d has regularly featured the DFA Design for Asia Awards, now in its 19th annual edition having been initiated by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) in 2003. 

As always, entries from across the continent are welcomed, in 24 categories as follows:

(1) Apparel & Accessory Design: 
• Fashion Apparel
• Functional Apparel
• Intimate Wear
• Jewellery & Fashion Accessories
• Footwear

(2) Communication Design: 
• Identity & Branding
• Digital Media
• Packaging
• Publication
• Poster
• Typography
• Marketing Campaign

(3) Environment Design: 
• Home & Residential Spaces
• Hospitality & Leisure Spaces
• Culture & Public Spaces
• Retail & Showroom Spaces
• Workspaces
• Institutional Spaces
• Event, Exhibition & Stage Design

(4) Product and Industrial Design: 
• Household Appliance
• Homeware
• Professional & Commercial Product
• Information & Communications Technology Product
• Leisure & Entertainment Product

In Category Award, Gold, Silver, Bronze & Merit will be selected by an international judging panel and conferred to the outstanding works in each category by open submission.

In addition, Gold Award winners of the Category Award and outstanding design projects by nomination will be selected as the candidates of Grand Awards, Grand Award for Culture, Grand Award for Sustainability, Grand Award for Technology and  Grand Awards with Special Mention.

Winning works will be featured by international media and exhibited in DFA Awards annual exhibition, awardees will also be invited to attend the opening ceremony of Business of Design Week (BODW), a major design forum in the HKSAR, in December 2021, and more.

Read more details and submit your work online, now until June 18, 2021 (50% OFF entry fee by April 30) at: http://dfaa.dfaawards.com

List of the DFA Design for Asia Awards 2020 – Grand Award Past Winners

PANDAID (Project Location: Japan)
Winning Company: NOSIGNER
Company Economy: Japan

Truck Art Childfinder (Project Location: Pakistan)
Winning Company: Impact BBDO / Samar Minallah Khan
Company Economy: United Arab Emirates

Tainan Spring (Project Location: Taiwan)
Winning Company: MVRDV B.V.
Company Economy: The Netherlands

Jewel Changi Airport (Project Location: Singapore)
Winning Company: Safdie Architects
Company Economy: United States

Find out all winners at: https://dfaa.dfaawards.com/en/winner/

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Since 2003, the DFA Design for Asia Awards honours and acknowledges user-centric designs that embrace cultural values unique in Asian societies, with concerns for sustainable development and use of technology to enhance the quality of life for people in the region. Organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre and as one of the programmes of DFA Awards, it aims to celebrate design excellence and acknowledge outstanding designs with Asian perspectives towards the globe.

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FORMICA BOOTH AT ACT FORUM’20

January 6, 2021
by Ketsiree Wongwan
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Those who have been to ACT Forum’20 on 18-22 November at Impact Challenger Muang Thong Thani might run into the eye-catching FORMICA’s stand near the ACT’s booth which features unique geometric shape and a number of surface textures in the design.

art4d has got a chance to talk with Attakorn Rodsamran, a designer from EDL Studio, about a concept behind the design, and also with the staffs from FORMICA who help illustrate the properties of FORMICA surfacing materials which are outstanding aesthetically and functionally and proved to be a brand-new compelling choice for interior design.

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GREAT MINDS NEVER THINK ALIKE

December 8, 2020
by Ketsiree Wongwan
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Evidently, a good environment has direct effects on a person’s professional performance and productivity. Having realized that, THE GREAT ROOM, a co-working space brand with branches in Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong, places great emphasis on the spatial design to allow users to better focus on their tasks while simultaneously creating positive impression. The space’s flexibility accommodates humans’ physical postures and stimulates interactions between users, which collectively contributes to the brand’s thriving success. Following is the materialization of the 3,000-square meter program on the 25th-26th floor of Gaysorn Tower into a co-working space, meeting rooms and private offices of various sizes.

Nevertheless, with users being the heart of a good design, feedback is an equally important factor. This article will be featuring  users’ thoughts and opinions to a simple question of ‘what optimizes one’s efficiency?’

 

 

BRIAN JOHN DAVIDSON
British Ambassador to Thailand / British Embassy Bangkok

“There is always one more layer of the onion – and something new you can learn from any experience, no matter how ‘familiar’ it may seem”.

A LIST OF THINGS THAT MAKE ME WORK BETTER

MASSAGE CHAIR

One of our crazier and spontaneous purchases was a massage chair. We both use it everyday to after work and putting the kids to bed. A well used and much valued addition to balancing work/life.

FAVOURITE READS

Transition by sci-fi author Iain Banks, fun detective novels, In the Dragon’s Shadow by Sebastian Strangio and Life and Death are Wearing Me Out by Mo Yan. Step out of your comfort zone and try new things.

“Step out of your comfort zone from time to time, try new things, retain that intellectual curiosity – and keep a balance between work/life, and the serious and the frivolous”.

 

SUPERHERO ACCESSORY

I have a few favourite ties, mostly from British designer Paul Smith that I wear when I want to feel confident.

KEEPING IT REAL

Be yourself. I don’t let the title ‘Ambassador’ go to my head. It’s great whilst it lasts but once you stop being an Ambassador you still have to do your own cooking, cleaning and washing. Kids help keep it real!

RESTORATIVE POWERS

Lots of cuddles from my toddlers and a ‘diplomatic strength’ Gin and Tonic rejuvenate me!

 

 

JIRAYUT SRUPSRISOPA
Founder and CEO / BitKub

“Leadership learning is a lifetime activity. Good leaders seek out development opportunities that will help them learn new skills. I think these kinds of leaders are built, rather than born”.

A LIST OF THINGS THAT MAKE ME WORK BETTER

MORNING HACK

An espresso, walk, news and team catch-ups. As Group CEO, I allot time for everyone. Ten percent of that is for spontaneity. The best hack is wise time management , prioritising and eliminating distractions.

SAN FRANSISCO

I love San Francisco. The microclimates, food, scenery, civic culture, different neighborhoods, surrounding areas and the city’s history are a plus.

 

 

“Be a clock builder, not a time teller”.

-Jim Collins

BITKUB

The best investment I’ve made so far have been on people and resources at BitKub.

 

FOUNDER SUCCESS STORY

Sometimes things go accordingly, but not always. What’s important is we know how to learn to roll with the punches to keep the game in play.

IMPRESSIONS

Imparting knowledge is to leave an impression. Expect your audience to learn when you speak, and inspire them to listen and take action. Make them feel they belong.

 

 

THITIPORN SANGUANPIYAPAN
Executive Director / Luxellence Center

“Passion with full attention and awareness is the energy that drives me. It’s reflected in whatever I create”.

A LIST OF THINGS THAT MAKE ME WORK BETTER

A GOOD PLAN

I prioritise what needs to be done and what doesn’t, look at the big picture and plan the next few days. There’s less room for piddling because by then I can jump on one task after another.’

MEDIUM WULU

My Pavé diamond pendant in 18K rose gold, Wulu shaped echoing the cherished number eight from Qeelin brings me good luck for important business meetings. Wulu is the strongest expression of good fortune and positive energy.

BURGERS AND STEAKS

I have an irrational love for hamburger and steak.

LESSONS LEARNED

I initiated an overseas study exchange programme for a group of students. Scared of failing, I tried to manage all their living arrangements and their academics, and completely stressed myself out. I learnt very quickly that I had to let them handle life’s challenges themselves.

 

 

“No one is in charge of your happiness, except you”.

PRINCIPLES BY RAY DALIO

Have clear goals.
Identify problems.
Diagnose problems.
Design a plan.
Push completion.

 

 

 

NICHAPAT ARK
Thailand Coverage / Openspace Ventures

“Lead by example with integrity and pride that inspires, builds trust and respect of others”.

A LIST OF THINGS THAT MAKE ME WORK BETTER

APPLE AIRPODS PRO

I love being unleashed!

GRAIN

For a quick yummy & wholesome meal, I order from Grain. I love the Grilled Farm Fresh Chicken and Torched Salmon. Grain connects with all food delivery apps so I appreciate the convenience.

“Take care of the people, the products, and the profits — in that order. Taking care of the people is the most difficult of the three by far and if you don’t do it, the other two won’t matter “

– THE HARD THING ABOUT HARD THINGS
by Ben Horowitz

KHAOYAI

My dad has a place in Khaoyai, a Unesco World Heritage Site and the largest national park in Thailand; a 3-hour drive from Bangkok. My hubby and I make a trip out there quite often.

 

YOUTUBE RABBIT HOLE

My favourite time waster is checking out interesting content on YouTube.

BECOMING BY MICHELLE OBAMA

Attributing her confidence to her parents, who let her ask questions and showed her true strength even during sickness, Michelle Obama reminds me that the best way to teach or mentor people is to lead by example.

 

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