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The 27th Designblok will take place from October 7–12, 2025, at the Prague Fairgrounds, Prague Castle, the Museum of Decorative Arts, and the Rudolfinum in Prague. The main theme of this year's event will be Courage. For the first time, Designblok will host a conference for designers, architects, and other professionals on October 7, marking an exciting new addition to the program.

Organised by HKDI, a series of master lectures under the theme of “Digital Disruption 數位顛覆” will take place from 25 March to 2 April 2025, offering a captivating exploration of digital art and media design.

Since 2014, ADI – Association for Industrial Design has established the Compasso d’Oro International Award, launching a series of themed editions open to international participation. Each edition is dedicated to a specific theme, aimed at exploring emerging and significant aspects of design in its continuous evolution.

The Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong are pleased to support Produzione Privata, a solo show by Architect and Designer Michele De Lucchi, presented by Novalis Art Design Gallery. In this exhibition, the Testimonial of Design 2025 showcases a captivating array of handcrafted design objects that embody the spirit of experimentation and craftsmanship.

The Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) is committed to its mission of promoting the development of Hong Kong’s Hong Kong’s Hong Kong’s design education and fostering exchanges between industry, students, and design lovers through collaboration with the world’s top museums, design institutions and designers. Beginning in 2025, the HKDI Gallery will collaborate with leading cultural institutions in France and Mainland China, unveiling two flagship exhibitions from late January – Tonight with the Impressionists, Paris 1874 – An Immersive Expedition in Virtual Reality and The Warm-beings: Guangzhou Design Triennial – Hong Kong Exhibition.

The Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) is committed to its mission of promoting the development of Hong Kong’s Hong Kong’s Hong Kong’s design education and fostering exchanges between industry, students, and design lovers through collaboration with the world’s top museums, design institutions and designers. Beginning in 2025, the HKDI Gallery will collaborate with leading cultural institutions in France and Mainland China, unveiling two flagship exhibitions from late January – Tonight with the Impressionists, Paris 1874 – An Immersive Expedition in Virtual Reality and The Warm-beings: Guangzhou Design Triennial – Hong Kong Exhibition.

The Doctor of Design (DDes) is a designed to cater to the needs of influential industrial leaders, educators, and researchers who are seeking a professional doctorate in design. DDes programme strives to be the leading professional doctoral programme in Asia, offering practice-based research skills and developing interdisciplinary intellectual capability.

Hosted by Hong Kong Design Institute, Make\Shift: VPET Design Forum 2024 explores the current contexts and alternative futures of design practices and education. The programme is aimed at educators, industry practitioners, and students.