Design Shenzhen 2024

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Centered around "the fusion of Design and Technology," the second edition of "Design Shenzhen" is scheduled to take place from March 21 to 24, 2024, at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. The event will assemble a diverse array of creative design works, the latest software and hardware technologies, cutting-edge design solutions, and exemplify the harmonious fusion of technology, art, and design.

In its inaugural year, "Design Shenzhen" successfully brought together over 200 design brands and independent designers from both domestic and international arenas, spanning more than 30 countries and regions worldwide. Building on this momentum, the second edition aims to delve into elevating the functionality of products, environments, and structures through the synergy of science and technology at the design level, thereby fostering innovation and practicality in the realm of design.

Design Shenzhen is dedicated to providing a platform for creative design products and solutions that inspire and drive innovation. Fueled by cutting-edge technology, the event aims to create a learning ecology for designers, showcasing the seamless integration of technology, art, and design.

Pioneering Creative Vision, Infusing Imagination with Technology
CCD, a design firm based in Hong Kong, was invited to craft a new visual and spatial design for Design Shenzhen 2024. They draw inspiration from the concept of Fusion, symbolizing that the Design Shenzhen platform will serve as a gathering point for innovators and thought leaders across various fields, fostering collisions that generate a powerful surge of creativity.

Creative Feature Highlights, Pioneering Technology and Innovation for the Future
As a pivotal creative hub within the Greater Bay Area's design industry, the second edition of Design Shenzhen is poised to unveil five feature highlights, offering a comprehensive exhibition experience tailored for both industry professionals and design enthusiasts with a wealth of content.
GOOD DESIGN SELECT: The feature highlight aims to spotlight noteworthy Chinese designs that clinched the G-Mark Award in 2023, with Curator Shi Xiaoxi meticulously analyzing the award-winning designs.

WellConnect: WellConnect, a feature highlight co-sponsored by David Hugh, Design Shenzhen, and the Guoshu Longhui Fund, has been crafted with the aim of cultivating awareness regarding the active pursuit of holistic health. Simultaneously, it endeavors to establish a platform for brands, designers, and consumers to engage in meaningful communication, share insights, and explore new avenues for a health-conscious lifestyle backed by scientific evidence.

IDEA BOX: Inspired by “box” and centered on “lifestyle”, this section aims to create a complete ecosystem of object design, linking domestic and international quality channels and platforms to help brands grow in the direction of commercialization.

The Design Transformation by Raritag: Based on in-depth understandings of the interior-design industry, Raritag fuse digital technology into the design industry and cultivate an advanced design philosophy.

DAST Technology and Art Application Feature Highlight: Design Shenzhen, in collaboration with the art consulting label TalKU, is set to unveil the “DAST Technology and Art Application Feature Highlight.” DAST, an acronym for Design-Art-Social-Tech, represents a pioneering model that specifically targets the activation of commercial real estate.

The “Rural Futures Award” is jointly initiated by the Chinese young architects' community “Architectural Practice Talks (APT)” in collaboration with “Design Shenzhen.”

Master Craftsmen Convene at Main Forum, Pioneering Cutting-Edge Ideation through Technology
The second edition of “Design Shenzhen” is set to assemble visionary perspectives, establishing a communication platform to empower the industry within the Greater Bay Area and beyond. At this year's Design Shenzhen, top designers and creative KOLs from around the globe will converge at the main forum, fostering an exchange of ideas, sparking innovation, and bridging emerging forces in the industry with leading trends.