HONG KONG, Nov 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), co-organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), DesignInspire returns from 3 to 6 December 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The opening day will feature an exclusive VIP preview, while the following three days will be open to industry professionals and the public free of charge.

This year’s DesignInspire runs under the theme “Where Connections Spark Inspiration”, bringing together diverse creative forces from around the world. Maison&Objet, the Strategic Partner of the exhibition, returns with even more grandeur, expanding its footprint at the event by nearly double. Meanwhile, renowned international designer Alan Chan and emerging artist Chilai Howard have each designed cross - cultural showcases in BOTTEGA HONG KONG and TINY STUDIO, presenting a creative dialogue between east and west. Held concurrently with DesignInspire, Business of Design Week (BODW) 2025 Summit, organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre, runs from 3 to 5 December at the HKCEC. This year’s event welcomes Italy as its partner country, strengthening international collaboration and cultural exchange within the global design community.

HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Anna Cheung said: “DesignInspire has long been a flagship event in Hong Kong’s cultural and creative calendar, driving the growth of our creative industries and strengthening the connection between local designers and the global design community. This year’s edition brings together over 250 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, alongside two iconic figures in the field – internationally acclaimed designer Alan Chan and award-winning emerging artist Chilai Howard – who each design thematic pavilions that capture a dialogue between Hong Kong’s vibrant creative energy and Italy’s refined design culture. The exhibition invites visitors to experience the synergy and inspiration born from an east-west cultural exchange, reaffirming Hong Kong’s unique role as a centre for international creative and artistic collaboration.

“Through a series of exhibitions and networking activities, we aim to foster deeper collaboration between the creative, design and business sectors – connecting in particular with potential buyers from the hospitality, real estate, luxury dining and cultural tourism industries – and to unlock new business opportunities powered by design. At the same time, we hope to engage the public in appreciating creativity and design, and to raise broader recognition of the creative industry’s contribution to our society’s culture and economy.”

Immerse in creativity from leading design brand

Internationally renowned lifestyle event Maison&Objet returns alongside DesignInspire under a refreshed identity, Maison&Objet Intérieurs Hong Kong 2025*, bringing together 16 internationally celebrated designers and curators and over 200 brands, artisans and artists to create a world-class platform for creative dialogue. Centred on the theme “Crossroads”, the 3 core sections deliver essential design elements: “Design Factory” brings Inspiration, “Design Showcase” leads visitors into a path of Discovery, while Encounters will happen inside “Le Club” a business lounge dedicated for design players.

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