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)
Online submission: https://dfaa.dfaawards.com/en/online_submission/
Enquiry: [email protected]
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/
Revisit the glorious moments – DFA Awards 2024’s Highlights: https://bit.ly/3DlGKtK
Visit our website and social media pages for more information:
Websit: http://www.dfaa.dfaawards.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HKDC.Awards
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dfa_awards/
WeChat: DFA 设计奖