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Event&Project
	ADF acknowledged a media partnership with HKTDC for DesignInspire
	NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) has acknowledged a media partnership with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) for DesignInspire, the exhibition of design and innovation, held by every December. Through the media partnership, we will work together to proceed with the activities aimed at the development of the design industry, and we will convey beneficial information to everyone and try to lead to the development of the design industry. ¡ÚAbout DesignInspire - Exhibition of design and innovation¡Û Organised by HKTDC, DesignInspire, opens for both trade and public, is an inspiring platform for global creative elites, design brands, design associations and institutes to showcase their creativities. An array of interactive installations, novel ideas, design products and projects is featured. ¡ÚAbout the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)¡Û HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub.

Competitions
	DFA Design for Asia Awards - Call For Entry!
	DFA Design for Asia Awards 2020, organized by Hong Kong Design Centre, will open for global submission from April 1 till July 17, 2020. Submissions by May 31, 2020 will enjoy a 50% off on registration fee. ADF has continuously supported the DFA for Asia Awards 2020 as a media partner. DFA Design for Asia Awards organized by Hong Kong Design Centre has been an influential platform in underpinning designers¡Ç contribution and acknowledging the positive impact of user-centric designs in Asia. The Awards covers a total of 26 design categories under four design disciplines: (1) Apparel & Accessory Design, (2) Communication Design, (3) Environmental Design and (4) Product & Industrial Design.

Trend Reports
	Thailand News April 2020
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! This report introduces the luxury watch brand A. Lange & Söhne's new flagship store at Siam Paragon, and the skywalk souvenier shop's new store which opened on the 4th floor of the King Power Mahanakhon, Thailand's architectural landmark.