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Projects by members of the ASA ‘Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital Nurses’ Dormitory’

The Association of Architects of Thailand (ASA) is presenting member Plan Architect's Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital nurses' dormitory project. The NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) has partnered with the Association of Architects of Thailand (ASA) to publish articles.

ADF and GARDE participate in Portugal Premium Experience event at the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry

ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) and GARDE were invited by the Portuguese Business Association and the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry to the Portugal Premium Experience event, and participated in the business conference and factory tour sessions in Porto, the second largest city in Portugal.

Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2022

Knowledge of Design Week (KODW), an annual event organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), will be held from August 22 to October 28, 2022, with eight public workshops and master classes. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is supporting the event again this year as a media partner of KODW 2022.

〔Final Call!〕Singapore Design Week 2022

Singapore Design Week 2022 will be held from 16 to 25 September 2022, and NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) will again support Singapore Design Week (SDW) organised by the DesignSingapore Council as a media partner. Singapore Design Week 2022 will see a stellar line-up of designers and creatives across the three pillars of Design Futures, Design Marketplace and Design Impact. Our UNESCO Creative City of Design will come alive this September as Singapore Design Week (SDW) makes its much-anticipated return after a two-year hiatus to showcase the best of design from Singapore and beyond.

The 5th Edition of Design China Beijing is officially launched

June 22, 2022, Design China Beijing, the fifth edition, was officially launched by the team of Design Shanghai. Unlike the previous editions, this year's Design China Beijing will present a Sustainable Design China Summit , with a brand-new approach. It will be held from September 26-28, 2022 at the China World Summit Wing Hotel in Beijing. ADF proudly supports the Design China Beijing as a media partner.

Design Anthology publishes newsletter "The Dispatch"

Hong Kong-based luxury design magazine Design Anthology, aimed at discerning executives, originally delivers The Dispatch, an email newsletter covering genres such as interiors, architecture, design, art, style and travel. Communicating the creative culture of the Asia-Pacific region through magazines, websites, podcasts and event programs. Information is disseminated by the Design Anthology team, which operates worldwide. Please register as a member and enjoy free monthly delivery.

ADF Exhibits at “the 5th Local Government & Public Service Week Regional Revitalization EXPO”

NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) will exhibit at "the 5th Local Government & Public Affairs Week Regional Innovation EXPO", which will be held from Jun 29 (Wed.) to July 1 (Fri.), 2022.

Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2021｜ Hong Kong Design Center

With the development of IT and the internationalization of business, the importance of design in the service industry is coming back to the forefront in the new economy, where economic growth will continue for a long time. It is essential not to overlook the critical points of design, which is the core of people's activities, so that they can find value and develop rich experiences even as technology advances innovatively. The Hong Kong Design Center (HKDC) will hold an annual Knowledge of Design week (KODW) event for a global audience, following on from the previous year and held virtually. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) supports the event again this year as a media partner for KODW2021.

HKTDC holds DesignInspire 2020

DesignInspire, an annual creative showcase presented by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), is a celebration of world-class designs by global creative gurus, trending brands and design academies and institutions.

This year, DesignInspire will lead a virtual journey for industry elites and the public from December 3-9, 2020. Under the theme “Design for Good”, it will ponder how design can contribute positive energy to us, the community and the business world. This one-week virtual experience will feature an engaging showcase of designer projects, brilliant designer stories, fun interactive experiences and a range of inspiring talks and creative workshops. ADF proudly supports DesignInspire 2020 as a media partner.

BODW 2020 : Beyond virtual. LIVE global

In times of change and ambiguity, this year’s BODW is curated on the theme VISION 20/21 and is about finding clarity in uncertainty. BODW 2020 is happening virtually from November 30 to December 5, 2020. Registration is now open. Early bird offer available till November 3. ADF(NPO Aoyama Design Forum) proudly supports BODW 2020 as a media partner.

ADF joins the Fuorisalone Digital

ADF has joined the new digital platform "Fuorisalone Digital", released by Fuorisalone.it.

The Milano Salone (Salone Internazionale del Mobile) canceled its 2020 edition, but the "Furio Salone" official site holds the "Fuorisalone Digital" from 15 to 21 June 2020.

ADF exhibits the "ADF Milano Salone Design Award 2020" winning piece, "CYLINDER x MATERIAL" designed by Rie Aruga, which was scheduled to be showcased at the "Fuori Salone" during the Milano Design Week.

ADF acknowledged a media partnership with HKTDC for DesignInspire

NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) has acknowledged a media partnership with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) for DesignInspire, the exhibition of design and innovation, held by every December. Through the media partnership, we will work together to proceed with the activities aimed at the development of the design industry, and we will convey beneficial information to everyone and try to lead to the development of the design industry.

【About DesignInspire - Exhibition of design and innovation】
Organised by HKTDC, DesignInspire, opens for both trade and public, is an inspiring platform for global creative elites, design brands, design associations and institutes to showcase their creativities. An array of interactive installations, novel ideas, design products and projects is featured.

【About the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)】
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.

MIID ANNUAL BALL & AWARDS NIGHT 2019

NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) attended the MIID Annual Ball and Awards Night 2019 as one of the award sponsors for this noteworthy celebration at the Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, on November 22nd, 2019. It was the glorious and glamorous Malayan film industry like it’s 1956. This event was organized by the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID). MIID has hosted various award programs recognizing and celebrating different interior designers across Kuala Lumpur and beyond. It is their honor to recognize each of the award recipients for their many accomplishments.

"Japanese Materials" at MATERIAL IN TIME - METAL -｜ PMQ / THE LAB

A design exhibition on the theme of “Japanese materials”at“MATERIAL IN TIME - METAL-” will be held from 29 Nov（Fri） to 31 Dec（Tue）, at a creative facility in Hong Kong, PMQ and from 4 Jan（Sat）to 19 Jan（Sun） at THE LAB.
Kaori Akiyama, the founder of STUDIO BYCOLOR, which is known for various creations with designs that express the appeal of colors and materials, launched this exhibition, as a platform to communicate Japanese creativity to the world through “materials”. Last year's first “MATERIAL IN TIME -PAPER-” was attended by more than 2,000 visitors, and the two exhibited works received the DFA Asian Design Award *.
＊ DFA Asian Design Award: The largest design award in Asia organized by the Hong Kong Design Center.

The main theme of this exhibition is “metal”, which is based on “exhibition”, “sales” and “talk session with local creators(Canceled due to Hong Kong situation)” of works and products by companies with unique technologies selected from Japan and up-and-coming designers. 8 works of designers and companies will be on display and products of 8 brands will be sold at ARTS & CRAFTS STUDIO in PMQ and THE LAB, one of Asia’s first sustainable lifestyle select shop.

DATE　【Exhibition 1】29 Nov（Fri）－31 Dec（Tue） 11:00-19:00
　　　　【Exhibition 2】4 Jan（Sat）－19 Jan（Sun） 11:00-21:00
VENUE 【Exhibition 1】ARTS&CRAFTS STUDIO /
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　PMQ Hong Kong H401 BLOCK B
　　　　【Exhibition 2】THE LAB / MIRA PLACE

BODW 2019 | Powerful Line-up of Global Design and Business Influencers Unveiled

More than 70 international visionaries will champion the power of design and design thinking to create a positive tomorrow at Asia's leading design, innovation and brands event.

Business of Design Week (BODW), Asia’s leading event on design, innovation and brands, has announced a diverse and powerful line-up of international and regional speakers this year. More than 70 design masters and influential business leaders from over 10 countries and economies are set to inspire BODW 2019 audiences in Hong Kong from 2-7 December.

Presented by Hong Kong Design Centre in collaboration with this year’s partner country, the United Kingdom (UK), BODW 2019 is curated on the visionary theme Design the Future, Create Tomorrow. The week-long event is anchored by the BODW Summit at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with more than 20 forums, dialogues and exhibitions running concurrently around the city.

Business of Design Week 2019 - Event Details:
Date ： 2 – 7 December 2019 (Monday – Saturday)
Venue ： Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Ticketing ： bodw.com/aoyama
PROMOTIONAL CODE : SU4EQ39

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