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Hktdc Creative Department Is Honored with the Bronze A' Design Award for Fashion Instyle 2025 Event Organization Space in Event and Happening Design
Hktdc Creative Department acknowledged for event and happening design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 16, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Fashion Instyle 2025 Event Organization Space by Hktdc Creative Department, designed for Hong Kong Trade Development Council, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Event and Happening Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Fashion Instyle 2025 Event Organization Space
Fashion Instyle 2025 is a trade fair design created for a four day international fashion sourcing event. The exhibition occupied about 8,800 square metres at a convention and exhibition centre in Hong Kong. A central zone named Next presented new materials within three thematic domes, using immersive space and special lighting to improve material visibility. Five local designers were presented alongside more than 60 international exhibitors. A catwalk stage seated up to 200 guests. Modular layouts and zoned circulation supported clear visitor flow and networking.
About Hktdc Creative Department
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.
Award Record
This recognition makes Hktdc Creative Department a winner of 17 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2020 - 2021 and the 2025 - 2026 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Event and Happening Design Award
The A' Event Design Award is an international event design competition recognizing good event designs by leading event designers and organizers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to event designers, corporate event planners, wedding planners and festival organizers from all countries. Typical entries include trade fairs, award ceremonies, festivals, conferences, exhibitions and concerts. The awarded event designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/event
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/179628
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/179628
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!179628
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/270249
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.hktdc.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Fashion Instyle 2025 Event Organization Space
- Function
- Event Organization Space
- Category
- Event and Happening Design
- Discipline
- Service Design
- Industry
- Branding & Advertising and Arts
- Colors
- Midnight Blue, Dark Slate Blue, Black, Royal Blue and Teal
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Hong Kong Trade Development Council
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Hktdc Creative Department
- Country
- Hong Kong (China)
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #179628
Credits
- Image Credits
- Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Fashion InStyle is a four-day international trade fair organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), serving as a sourcing and exchange platform for fashion materials, design and innovation. It connects global exhibitors, designers and industry professionals, highlighting sustainability, cultural craftsmanship and advanced technologies shaping future fashion trends.
- Inspiration
- The design concept of Fashion InStyle 2025 was inspired by the fusion of tradition, innovation and global creativity. With the launch of NEXT at Fashion InStyle, the exhibition celebrated cross cultural exchange by uniting international exhibitors, heritage craftsmanship and advanced materials. Sustainability, new technologies and designer collaborations shaped a forward looking platform where cultural identity and contemporary design converge.
- Research
- It was a six month research process focused on identifying and matching innovative fashion materials with local designers. The team conducted in depth visits to material factories to study sourcing, production methods and sustainability practices, collecting detailed data on each material’s properties and processes. These insights were translated into curated narratives and visual content, presented across three immersive dome zones that communicate material concepts, production journeys and design applications.
- Challenge
- A major research challenge was that the NEXT material display zone marked a significant departure from previous editions, introducing many new and fragile materials that demanded extended research and careful planning. Materials such as AlgaFila, Lotixilk and heritage Gambiered Canton Silk required in depth study of their properties, handling and display conditions. The team had to translate this research into a coherent spatial journey, thoughtfully integrating material stories and production concepts into the three dome zones while ensuring material integrity and an engaging visitor experience.
- Realization and Technology
- Technology and material innovation were embedded throughout the preparation and production of Fashion InStyle 2025. The NEXT display zone was designed around 3 thematic domes that used immersive space and special lighting effect to enhance material visibility and interaction. Curated displays reveal each material’s journey from sourcing and sustainability to advanced production and final applications, while walkways and networking areas encourage exploration, learning and meaningful connections.
- Operation and Interaction
- The NEXT at Fashion InStyle zone was organised as a curated, walk through experience guiding visitors through themed material showcases. A clear circulation flow connected international exhibitors, innovation hubs and designer collaboration areas, encouraging discovery and dialogue. Interactive displays, mentorship sessions and networking spaces enabled hands on engagement between material suppliers, designers and buyers, fostering knowledge exchange, collaboration and meaningful industry connections.
- Project Duration and Location
- The event held from 27 - 30 Apr 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
- Specifications
- The project occupied an exhibition space of approximately 8,800 square metres, designed to support large‑scale trade interaction and immersive experiences. The venue featured a dedicated catwalk stage accommodating up to 200 guests and a central NEXT new material zone showcasing five local designers alongside over 60 international exhibitors. Modular layouts, zoned circulation and integrated display systems enabled flexible presentation, smooth visitor flow and effective engagement throughout the four‑day event.
- Keywords
- Fashion Instyle, Lifestyle, Fashion, HKTDC, Exhibition Design
