Design Values Award (DVA)

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(c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London (1)

Design Values Award

The Design Values Award (DVA) is an international award celebrating contemporary Chinese design. Launched in 2024 through a collaboration between the V&A Museum in London and Design Society in Shenzhen.

ABOUT DVA CATEGORIES

Video Highlights

DVA Trailer Short Film

Design Value Award Ambassador Film

Key Information

Application Guidelines Fees

from 27 November 2024 to 28 February 2025		Open for registration
Spring 2025		Award-winning works will be selected by a jury composed of renowned design experts from both domestic and international fields.
September 2025		The four Grand Prize Winners will feature at the V&A during London Design Festival
October 2025		The top designs in each category will be presented at Design Society in Shenzhen (Sea World Culture and Arts Center).

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Categories

Spanning four categories, the DVA assesses entries based on creativity, practicality, aesthetics, and ethical impact. These categories reflect our commitment to a diverse and inclusive design landscape.

Installation shot of Design 1900 – Now Gallery at the V&A (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London (5)

Product Design

Tile Panel, unknown, 1580, Turkey. Jameel Gallery (c) Victoria and Albert Museum

Visual, Communication, and Interactive Design

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Architecture and Environmental Design

Eye Miniature, unknown, early 19th century, given by Hon Rose O'Brien (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Fashion and Textile Design

Award Ambassador

Leonie Bell

Leonie Bell

Director
V&A Dundee

Yung Ho Chang

Yung-ho Chang

Founding Partner and Principal Architect, Atelier Feichang Jianzhu (FCJZ)
Chair Professor, University of Hong Kong
Emeritus Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Oriole Cullen

Oriole Cullen

Senior Curator of Fashion and Textiles
V&A, London, UK

Ben Evans

Ben Evans

Director
London Design Festival

Tim Reeve

Tim Reeve

Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer V&A
Chair East Bank Board, London, UK

Henry Steiner

Henry Steiner

Austrian graphic designer
Father of Hong Kong Graphic Design

孙建华

Troy Sun

2024 Executive Chairman of the C Foundation

Jiang Tiefeng

Tiefeng Jiang

Chairman of Board
CMSK

Marisa Yiu

Marisa Yiu

Co-Founder, Lead Curator/ Executive Director, DESIGN TRUST
Founding Partner, ESKYIU

Evaluation Process & Standards

Our judging and review process ensures a fair and comprehensive evaluation of all entries, promoting excellence in design.

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Events

Roadshow

Beijing, Shanghai, Hongkong
November 2024 - February 2025

Award Ceremony

London, September 2025
Shenzhen, October 2025

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