DFA Design for Asia Awards is one of the most prestigious annual global design awards, with the mission of excellence endorsement and international recognition. It celebrates designs that uplift the life quality in Asia, as well as fosters innovation and collaboration across borders under the global spotlight.


This year, DFA Design for Asia Awards welcomes entries from 30 design categories spanning across 6 design disciplines: Communication Design, Digital & Motion Design, Fashion & Accessory Design, Product & Industrial Design, Service & Experience Design, and Spatial Design.


DFA Design for Asia Awards 2025 is now open for online submission. Entrants can enjoy 50% off on the entry fee by creating their submissions online on or before 14 May 2025 (Hong Kong Time).

 

DFA Design for Asia Awards 2025 - Entry Details

Date: Now - 30 June 2025 (Hong Kong Time)

Entry fee: HK$1,100 per entry (on or before 14 May, HKT);
HK$2,200 per entry (from 15 May to 30 June, HKT)


Awards Structure
All design projects submitted will be assessed by an international judging panel comprised of world-leading design experts and professionals. The panel will confer the Grand, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Merit awards.

 

Entry Requirements
Design projects launched in one or more Asian markets between 1 January 2023 and 31 May 2025 are eligible for submission by their design owners, clients, brand owners, designers or design consultancies.

 

Judging Criteria

The judging panel will assess each entry based on the criteria below (as applicable):

(1)  Creativity and Human-centric Innovation

(2)  Usability

(3)  Aesthetic

(4)  Sustainability

(5)  Impact in Asia

(6)  Commercial & Societal Success

 

Calling Award Entries from 6 Design Disciplines:

(1) Communication Design

  • Identity & Branding

  • Packaging

  • Publication

  • Poster

  • Typography

  • Marketing Campaign

(2) Digital & Motion Design

  • Website

  • Apps

  • User Interface

  • Game

  • Video

(3) Fashion & Accessory Design

  • Fashion Apparel

  • Functional Apparel

  • Intimate Wear

  • Jewellery & Fashion Accessory

  • Footwear

(4) Product & Industrial Design

  • Household Appliance

  • Homeware

  • Mobility, Professional &

    Commercial Product

  • Information & Communications

    Technology Product

  • Leisure & Entertainment Product

(5) Service & Experience Design

  • Service Design

  • Experience Design

(6) Spatial Design

  • Home & Residential Space

  • Hospitality & Leisure Space

  • Culture & Public Space

  • Commercial & Showroom Space

  • Workspace

  • Institutional Space

  • Event, Exhibition & Stage

Learn More about our 2024 Awards winners:

https://dfaawards.viewingrooms.com/


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