Representatives from the Tin Ka Ping Centre for Chinese Culture were invited to attend the Hong Kong Design Summit 2025, organised by the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA), held on 25th April 2025, at sky100, 100/F, International Commerce Centre (ICC). At the BDA Brand Design Award 2025 Ceremony, a highlight of the day, the Centre's Newsletter of Tin Ka Ping Centre for Chinese Culture was honored with the “Best Brand Image Award” at the BDA Brand Awards 2025, hosted by the Hong Kong Designers Association. Dr Rebecca Leung Mo Ling, Associate Dean (Administration and Development) of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, and Director of the Tin Ka Ping Centre for Chinese Culture; Ms Janet Lau Man Ying, Senior Lecturer of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, and Member of the Tin Ka Ping Centre for Chinese Culture; and representatives from On Your Mark Design Laboratory Limited, the design team behind the series of Newsletter of Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture, accepted the award on stage. The Centre also participated in the Hong Kong Design Summit 2025 Trade Exhibition as an award-winning brand, showcasing the Newsletter of Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture series at the venue.
The Hong Kong Design Summit 2025, themed “Design Exploration: Envisioning the Future of Creativity”, is the largest premier design business event in Hong Kong. The BDA Brand Design Award is the only brand design award accredited by the prestigious Hong Kong Designers Association with a long history, honoring design-leading brands. It promotes excellent and creative brand designs under the review of professional designers and industry leaders, based on five key criteria: “Brand Image”, “Market Value”, “Sustainability”, “Technology and Innovation”, and “User Experience”.
The Tin Ka Ping Centre for Chinese Culture aims to promote Chinese culture and is positioned as both “professional” and “popular.” It emphasises scholarly exchange while also enhancing the understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture within the community. The Centre publishes the Newsletter of Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture semi-annually. It integrates tradition with innovation and features a unique and engaging design. This newsletter is dedicated to promoting Chinese culture, literature, and history. Adhering to sustainable design principles, the Centre uses eco-friendly paper and manages page count to minimise the environmental impact. Each issue explores various topics related to Chinese culture, ensuring rich content that resonates locally and has a significant global influence. As one of the participating brands in the BDA Brand Design Award 2025, the Centre went through two rounds of judging and ultimately won the “Best Brand Image Award”. This award is a recognition of the Centre’s achievements in promoting Chinese culture, cultural education, academic exchange, and community engagement.
