'DFA Young Design Talent Award 2024' Result Announcement
Celebrating 17 Rising Stars

We are thrilled to reveal the winners of DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award (DFA HKYDTA) 2024! A total of 17 young and exceptional designers from Hong Kong have been selected by a panel of distinguished judges. Among them, 13 winners will receive up to financial sponsorships of up to HK$500,000 to pursue education or work experiences outside Hong Kong, broadening their horizons and bringing fresh perspectives to our local creative industry.

This year’s winners come from a variety of design disciplines, showcasing not only technical expertise but also a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and social impact. The group comprises various design disciplines and contributes uniquely to the creative landscape. Communication designers promote local culture through creative visuals, while environmental designers balance aesthetics and functionality. Fashion & accessory designers reflect contemporary societal values and the youth culture, whereas product & industrial designer emphasises on human-centred approaches and material optimisation. These talented designers have demonstrated exceptional creative approaches, with a strong focus on sustainability, cultural identity, and social cohesion. Their contributions have greatly impressed the judges, who recognise their abilities to drive change in the Hong Kong design industry.

The winners will receive their awards at the DFA Awards Presentation Ceremony, which will take place on December 6, 2024. Through the DFA HKYDTA, HKDC reaffirms its commitment to nurture the next generation’s design talents and promote Hong Kong’s status as a vibrant international design hub.
 
DFA HKYDTA is one of the six DFA Awards programmes organised by HKDC, with The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the Lead Sponsor, and Hong Kong Design Institute and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Design as sponsors.

More details of DFA HKYDTA and the 2024 awardees are available at: https://ydta.dfaawards.com.