First launched in 2008, Nippon Paint has been holding the AYDA (known as Asia Young Designers Awards) every year.
It is part of Nippon Paint’s vision to nurture the next generation of Architectural and Interior Design talents. It serves as a platform to inspire students of these disciplines to develop their skills through cross-learning opportunities and networking with key industry players, as well as their fellow peers in the region.
Winner in Hong Kong will be joining the overseas Platinum Awards Final, which allows young designer from different countries to exchange brilliant ideas and compete. Winner of the Platinum Award will be enrolled into a 3-week “Design Discovery” programme by Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Nippon Paint will sponsor the transportation, accommodation and tuition fee incurred, which is over 10K USD.
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Theme of 21/22: Forward – Amplifying Empathy Through Design
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AYDA 20/21 International Finale Award Ceremony Highlights
Here is AYDA 20/21 International Finale Award Ceremony Highlights if you’ve missed the event! This is the day we crowned our well-deserving winners. Watch this video to find out which countries were crowned winners on the grand virtual stage!
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Theme of 20/21: Forward – Human-Centred Design