HKDC is active in organizing events and activities that promote the use of design in business. We are the first organization in Hong Kong dedicated to using all our resources in promoting design development among different disciplines. We take the leadership role in being the focal point of design in Hong Kong.

By creating a sense of belonging among designers in Hong Kong, this offers a united platform where ideas, knowledge and information can be shared not just throughout the design community but also local business sectors as well.

Mini-Design Mart 2010
With the success of the first Design Mart during Detour and Business of Design Week in 2009, Hong Kong Design Centre and Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design are joining hands to organize Design Mart this year as a seasonal event. Design Mart aims to provide a platform for the Hong Kong emerging creative talents to promote their original design works. Designers, artists and graduates from all creative disciplines are welcome to join.

Creative minds and those young at heart, JOIN NOW!

Event Date: 13-15 Aug, 2010
Venue: InnoCentre
Registration Fee: HK$650 (Standard) HK$325 (Student)
Vendor Application Deadline: 09-July-2010
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Discover Design 2010
Discover Design is a summer programme for youngsters aged 15-20 who are interested in design to find out what design practically is all about. The programme offers students an opportunity to learn more about design and creative industry.

Theme: Becoming an active and creative learner
Date: 26 July – 13 August 2010
Programme Fee: HKD$700 (Local youngsters aged 15-20 – F.4-F.7 / Grade 10-13)
Details  Registration  Discover Design Official Website

Free Intellectual Property Consultation Service
Date: 14 July – 22 September 2010
For local designers, design firms or SMEs, this service helps to legally protect original designs and copyrights of new products, computer software, company logos and brands names from counterfeiting. Free advice on dealing with intellectual property infringement and an IP lawyer-referral service are offered.
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2010 Intake “Entrepreneurship For Design & Creative Business”
Date: 26 June – 18 September 2010 (every other Saturday)
Venue: G/F, InnoCentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Who should attend: Locally trained designers and creative professionals with own businesses or planning to have own businesses
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Hong Kong: Creative Ecologies – Business, Living, Creativity Programme at Shanghai Expo
Hong Kong Design Centre organizes a 6-month long, multi-faceted programme entitled “Hong Kong: Creative Ecologies – Business, Living, Creativity” at Shanghai Expo to promote the energy, innovation and branding power of Hong Kong designers and the creative community clustered around it to the mainland and global audiences. Commencing on 15 May and continuing till 31 October 2010, this eventful programme entails an exhibition, thematic exhibitions, forums, workshops and cultural tours of Shanghai led by scholars.

Date: 15 May – 31 October, 2010
Venue: The Bridge 8, Phase 3, 550 Jumen Road, Luwen District, Shanghai
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 19:00
Admission Fee: Free
Details  Offical Website  Press Release  Map  Culture Tour

Design For Asia Award 2010
Call For Entry Deadline: 31 July 2010
The DFA Award is presented to companies and designers from around world that have achieved business success through good design that reflects, or has an impact on, the Asian lifestyle. This competition is calling for entries. Interested people please submit your application on or before the deadline. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to get your product and design known and honored!
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