DesignInspire Opens Tomorrow
5 December 2018 – The second edition of DesignInspire, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opens tomorrow and runs until 8 Dec at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). A press preview was held today to offer a first-hand look at some of the highlighted zones and products at the expo, including the Melbourne Pavilion, the “Urbanovation” Pavilion, and the Hong Kong Creative Force Pavilion.
Under the theme “Co-create a Happy City”, over 230 exhibitors from nine countries and regions will take part in DesignInspire, featuring more than 635 designs and projects to showcase the latest design concepts and innovations from around the world.
Other exciting interactive events at the fairground include design master talks, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) and design workshops, and the Robot Boxing League competition.
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The Japan Building Materials Association (JBMA) showcases the beauty of Japan traditions alongside modern architectural methods and technologies (Booth 3E-A03)
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On display at the Hong Kong Creative Force Pavilion (Booth 3D-A01) are local design projects under the theme “RetroInnovations” (top), as well as miniatures of Hong Kong city scenes (bottom)
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The Design Council of Hong Kong (Booth 3E-A21) presents “DesignXcel” 2018 and celebrates 17 Hong Kong companies under the D-Awards that applied design thinking and strategy in their branding and product development
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Under the theme “Think, Collaborate, Create”, the Melbourne Pavilion (Booth 3E-B07) presents a series of eye-catching designs and innovations, including a five-metre-long animatronic baby T-Rex
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The “Urbanovation” Pavilion (Booth 3E-C01) gathers 21 new innovations, creative projects, concepts and solutions, focusing on future robotics applications, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) education and solutions promoting smart living
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Media Enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC's Communications and Public Affairs Department:
Banbi Chen Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: banbi.yc.chen@hktdc.org
About the HKTDC
Established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body dedicated to creating opportunities for Hong Kong's businesses. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with the mainland, Asia and the world. With more than 50 years of experience, the HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to provide companies, particularly SMEs, with business opportunities in the mainland and international markets, while providing business insights and information via trade publications, research reports and digital channels including the media room. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.