Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Government from Hong Kong (China)

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (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. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.

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Design Achievements

Professional achievements and recognition in design excellence

17

Total Awards

5

Years Active

1

Categories

13,232

Total Score

Medal Distribution
Award Level Count
Platinum 0
Gold 0
Silver 9
Bronze 6
Iron 2
First Award: April 23, 2021
Latest Award: April 16, 2026
Award Density: 3.4 awards per year
Award Distribution

Category Analysis & Specialization

Professional focus areas and expertise distribution

Design Categories
Category Awards Domain Focus Level
Event and Happening Design 17 Service Elite
Service
17
100.0%
Category Diversity
1

Unique Categories

Focus Index
10,000

Specialization Level

Primary Domain
Service

Main Focus Area

Domain Distribution
Category Distribution

Career Progression

Professional journey and achievement timeline

Career Milestones
Career Start:
April 2021
Latest Achievement:
April 2026
Active Period:
5 years
Total Awards:
17 recognitions
Dominant Domain:
Service
17+ awards
Primary Category:
Event and Happening Design
17+ awards
Achievement Rate

3.4

Awards per Year

0

Platinum/Gold per Year

Career Phase
Legendary Elite Level
85%
Silver Awards
9
52.9%
Bronze Awards
6
35.3%
Iron Awards
2
11.8%

Notable Achievements

Featured designs and significant recognitions

Featured Designs
Year Design Category Recognition Client
2025 Centrestage 2025
Centrestage is an annual fashion event featured more than 40 events, including fashion shows and par... 		Event and Happening Design Silver Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2025 China International Import Expo
Two pavilions at Ciie 2025 support HK companies in expanding domestic sales in mainland China. The p... 		Event and Happening Design Silver Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2024 International Jewellery Show 2024
The 40th HK Int'l Jewellery Show, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, ret... 		Event and Happening Design Silver Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2024 Home and Fashion Instyle
Home In-style was an annual event provided buyers with a diverse array of lifestyle and innovative p... 		Event and Happening Design Silver Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2023 Centrestage 2022
Asia's premier fashion event Centrestage was held from 9 - 11 Sep 2022. The extravaganza br... 		Event and Happening Design Silver Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2023 Centrestage 2023
Centrestage is an annual fashion event organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC),... 		Event and Happening Design Silver Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2022 Centrestage 2021
The annual event Centrestage returned physically to the HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, housing... 		Event and Happening Design Silver Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2020 The Multiverse
The Salon de TE hall was as a marketing component for the Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair that showca... 		Event and Happening Design Silver Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2020 Neon Nights
To uplift the image of the 2019 HK Fashion Week (Spring/Summer) a concept titled Neon Nights was dev... 		Event and Happening Design Silver Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2025 Fashion Instyle 2025
Fashion Instyle 2025 was a four day immersive trade fair designed to connect more than 400 exhibitor... 		Event and Happening Design Bronze Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2024 China International Import Expo 2024
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council presented two pavilions at Ciie 2024 to support Hong Kong co... 		Event and Happening Design Bronze Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2024 Centrestage 2024
Centrestage is an annual fashion event featured premium fashion shows, parades and seminars events, ... 		Event and Happening Design Bronze Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2023 Hong Kong Book Fair 2022
As the first large-scale event in 2022, the 32nd Hong Kong Book Fair and associated events brought t... 		Event and Happening Design Bronze Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2020 Future Tribes
Held in Hong Kong, Centrestage housed 240 fashion brands within a 9000m2 area. To uplift the image o... 		Event and Happening Design Bronze Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2020 Inside Out
DesignInspire was a 3 day exhibition event set in Hong Kong and dedicated to promoting the design in... 		Event and Happening Design Bronze Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2024 Hong Kong Book Fair 2024
The Hong Kong Book Fair attracted 990,000 visitors over seven days, highlighting the public&#039... 		Event and Happening Design Iron Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2020 Chic HK 2020
Created as a promotional event, Chic HK was aimed at helping 80 Hong Kong companies test South China... 		Event and Happening Design Iron Hong Kong Trade Development Council

17

Top Tier Awards

A' Design Award Recognitions

1

Unique Clients

Different Organizations Served

1

Design Categories

Areas of Excellence

Competitive Position

Performance analysis and peer comparison

Global Standing
#24

Global Rank

99.8%

Percentile

Top 0.2%
National Standing in Hong Kong (China)
#2

National Rank

422

Total Designers

Top 0.5%
Average Score
1,990
Above Average
Peers Ahead
0
Competitors
Peers Behind
18
Following

Design Expertise

Specialization analysis and innovation metrics

Design Domains
Service 17 awards (100%)
Mastered Categories
  • Event and Happening Design 17
1
Category Diversity

Unique design categories

1
Expertise Depth

Advanced & mastered categories

3.4
Achievement Rate

Awards per active year

Achievement Timeline

Professional milestones and recognition history

Recognition History
Year Total Distribution
2020 5
2
2
1
2022 1
1
2023 3
2
1
2024 5
2
2
1
2025 3
2
1
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Iron
Total Achievements
17

Career total recognitions

Years of Excellence
5

Active years in design

Most Prolific Year
5

2020

Professional Journey
2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

Design Impact

Client portfolio and sector influence

Client Portfolio
Client Projects Awards Categories
Hong Kong Trade Development Council 17 S 9 B 6 I 2 1 categories
Total Clients
1

Organizations served

Repeat Clients
1

Multiple project clients

Avg. Projects
17

Projects per client

Client Industry Distribution
Event and Happening Design
1 clients, 17 projects

Performance Benchmarks

Statistical analysis and performance indicators

Statistical Position
99.8th Percentile
Z-Score: 8.2

13,232

Hong Kong Trade Development Council Score
Above Average

626

Population Mean
Average Score

256

Population Median
Middle Score
Performance Distribution
Supreme Elite (25,600+ points)
6 designers (0%)
Legendary Elite (12,800+ points)
18 designers (0.1%)
▼ You
Elite (6,400+ points)
64 designers (0.5%)
Virtuoso (3,200+ points)
256 designers (2%)
Maestro (1,600+ points)
885 designers (6.9%)
Advanced (800+ points)
1624 designers (12.6%)
Established (400+ points)
2502 designers (19.4%)
Professional (1+ points)
7525 designers (58.4%)
Relative Position
Top 0.2%

Global ranking position

Performance Level
Above Average

Relative to population mean

Statistical Significance
Significant

Based on standard deviation

Strategic Insights

Opportunities and recommendations for continued growth

Core Strengths
Event and Happening Design

Service

Expert Level
17 achievements
Growth Opportunities
Emerging Expertise
Related Opportunities
Meta, Strategic and Service Design
Service
New Domain
Information Technologies Design
Service
New Domain
Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design
Service
New Domain
Portfolio Diversification

Consider expanding into new design categories to broaden expertise

Strategic Priority
Domain Leadership

Build upon existing strengths to establish domain leadership

Strategic Priority

Media & Professional Inquiries

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5

Years of Excellence

17

Design Awards

1

Design Categories

#24

Global Ranking

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