open call: DFA Design for Asia Awards 2023 recognizes best designs in region

DFA design for asia awards 2023 calls for entries

From form-defying architectural projects to informative museum exhibitions and technologically innovative cameras, DFA Design for Asia Awards continues to showcase the very best designs in all disciplines for Asia. The 2023 edition once again recognizes and communicates the power of the region’s creativity, promoting the most innovative protagonists and their projects on a global stage.

Inspired to enter? Online submissions are open until 30 June 2023, with a 50% discount to entries until 15 May – here.

Online submissions are open until 30 June 2023, with a 50% discount to entries until 15 May

All images courtesy of DFA Design for Asia Awards

near 20 years of recognizing asia’s best designs

Launched by the Hong Kong Design Centre in 2003, the DFA Design for Asia Awards was established to recognize projects in the region that demonstrate design excellence. Each winner enhances Asian methods of thinking to find new solutions to social issues. The sought-after accolade has rewarded 2,000 winning entries over its near 20-year history, soon to be added to by the 2023 edition.

‘Being one of the globally acknowledged awards in the design industry, the ‘DFA Design for Asia Awards’ has never
stopped promoting Asian design excellence to the world. With the Awards serving as a catalyst, we continue to honour and celebrate Asian design’s contributions to the globe, and at the same time foster cultural exchanges and encourage cross-disciplinary collaborations. We are excited to see the creative and innovative solutions from designers who cut across borders to drive positive impacts all over the world,‘ said Prof. Eric Yim, Chairman of Hong Kong Design Centre.

(2022 Grand Award winner) Yuandang Bridge / The Mainland

BAU Brearley Architects+Urbanists | SIDRI | T&D Australia

entry categories and criteria

The awards platform welcomes diverse creatives to enter into a set of 30 different design categories spanning six disciplines. These include communication design, digital & motion design, fashion & accessory design, product & industrial design, service & experience design, and spatial design. To be eligible, though, all entries must have been launched in one or more Asian market between 1 January 2021 to 31 May 2023.

(2022 Grand Award winner) HONG KONG WALK ON / tai ping x anothermountainman

84000 Communications Limited Hong Kong

Submissions are assessed by a judging panel of multidisciplinary, highly respected experts from around the world. Entries are ranked based on how best they fit the specific criteria: creativity and human-centric innovation, usability, aesthetic, sustainability, impact in Asia, and commercial & societal success. Winners are then recognized with the grand, gold, silver, bronze and merit awards for their work.

(2022 Grand Award winner) TaiSugar Circular Village

Bio-Architecture Formosana Taiwan

international award, awareness and networking

The laureates not only receive a reputable trophy and certificate but a highly desired winners package. Each recipient is sent a complimentary copy of the DFA Design for Asia Awards 2023 publication featuring themselves, the other winners and projects. Their success is also communicated on a global scale with international media exposure, in-person exhibitions and an online showcase platform. An invitation to the awards presentation ceremony and Business of Design Week are ideal for networking with other winners and creatives in the region. Last but not least, the designers can label their work with the awards endorsement mark to aid reception for the future.

Do you wish to obtain a seal of excellence? Online submissions are open until 30 June 2023, with a 50% discount to entries until 15 May – here.

(2022 Grand Award winner) EOS R3

Canon Inc. Japan

(2022 Grand Award winner) Venova(YVS-140)

Yamaha Corporation Japan

awards info:

awards: DFA Design for Asia Awards

edition: 2023
submission dates: 1 April – 30 June 2023 (Hong Kong Time)
entry fee: HK$2,000 per entry
promotion: 50% off on entry fee for submissions on or before 15 May 2023 (Hong Kong Time)
online submission: https://dfaa.dfaawards.com/en/online_submission

organizer: Hong Kong Design Centre

sponsor: Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region