Supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) as lead sponsor and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), the latest DesignInspire takes place from 18 to 21 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The exhibition offers free admission throughout its four-day run, opening exclusively to trade buyers on 18 November and to both trade buyers and the public from 19 to 21 November.Under the theme "Wander & Wonder", the 2026 edition of DesignInspire encourages visitors to embark on a journey of exploration guided by curiosity, discovering inspiration through interactions across different cultures and creative disciplines. Highlight exhibitions include "ABITO/HK" by Salone del Mobile.Milano, specially infused with Hong Kong design elements and being shown in the city for the first time; "Cabinets of Wonders", a cross-cultural creative showcase curated by emerging artist Chilai Howard; "Breathing in Motion", an immersive installation created by renowned Swiss design studio atelier oï; and "House of Lumière", curated jointly by lighting design master Tino Kwan and interior designer CM Jao. Through a diverse range of exhibitions and interactive experiences, the fair demonstrates how design connects culture, creativity and innovation, inspiring ideas among trade buyers and transforming creative design excellence into commercial opportunities through elevated customer experiences.
Swiss design studio atelier oï presents the immersive installation "Breathing in Motion". It offers visitors an immersive spatial experience, encouraging them to explore the connections between design, perception and the surrounding environment
HKTDC Associate Executive Director Anna Cheung said: "Design is not only a form of creative expression, but also a powerful force driving cultural exchange, brand development and business innovation. Since its launch, DesignInspire has served as an international platform for design exchange, fostering connections between creative industries and the business community. This year's fair brings together more than 200 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions, including creative organisations from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Italy, Switzerland, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, the Czech Republic, the United States, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and beyond, showcasing works and projects by more than 320 internationally renowned designer brands and demonstrating the diversity and vibrancy of creative design from around the world. Through exhibitions, forums, innovation workshops, business matching, advisory services on intellectual property for the creative industries and networking activities, DesignInspire builds connections and helps creative ideas reach the market. This supports the direction set out in Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan to develop Hong Kong into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange, reinforcing the city's position as Asia's hub for creative design and business exchange."
ABITO/HK by Italy's Salone del Mobile.Milano makes its debut in DesignInspire
This edition of DesignInspire will showcase a collection of world-class design projects, headlined by "ABITO/HK" – a special pavilion presented for the first time in Hong Kong by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
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