Hong Kong Interior Design Association
May 2012

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HKIDA MEMBERS NETWORKING ON 1 JUNE 2012

HKIDA EDUCATION EVENTS 2012

Industry News
RIDA UPDATE

With the publication of the report and the launch of the website, the Survey on the 2Es of Interior Design in Hong Kong – Education and Experience reaches a satisfactory conclusion. However, the RIDA project continues as we make public the results of this survey and let the industry, government, stakeholders and the general public know about the current state of interior design education and industry in Hong Kong. As we prepare for the next phase of the RIDA project, please visit our website at www.hkrida.org and feel free to let us know your feedback and opinion.
RETAIL ASIA EXPO 2012

Retail Asia Expo will welcome many of the world’s largest retail operators and designers to Hong Kong in 12-14 June 2012, HKCEC for the largest gathering of retail decision makers ever hosted in Asia-Pacific.

New feature “Senses Generate Sales” will form the centre piece of the show to demonstrate how retailers can use sight, sound, smell, taste and touch to generate more business. Over 8,000 leading retailers and designers from Asia-Pacific will be invited to witness this first-ever designer showcase to FEEL the powerful impact of sensory marketing. Retail design professionals will go to “fire their imagination and delight your senses”. Get your free entry badge now!
2011 & 2012 HANDPAINTED WALLCOVERING DESIGN COMPETITION

This competition, organised by Goodrich Global Ltd., received tremendous support from design school students who used wallcoverings as their canvas to portray the everyday life in Hong Kong, blending culture and art into lifestyle. The awards presentation was held with the presence of special guest Mr. Steve Leung and Mr. Alfred Neo, the managing director of Goodrich Global. Not only ten delicate handpainted wallcovering art pieces imported from Beijing were exhibited, two professional handpainted wallcovering artists from Beijing were invited to demonstrate the process of handpainted wallercovering in this special occasion.