Business of Design Week (BODW), asia’s premier annual event on design, innovation and brands since 2002, is organised by Hong Kong Design Centre and gathers some of the world’s foremost design masters, brand leaders and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong as well as overseas, driving discourse on the value of design and innovation to inspire global audiences and explore new business opportunities.

Launched by Hong Kong Design Centre, bodw+ originates from Business of Design Week (BODW), Asia’s premier annual event on design, innovation and brands since 2002. bodw+ is an interactive design knowledge platform that promotes and celebrates design excellence, inspiring and engaging the local and international design community. It is envisioned to become Asia’s leading online design portal, providing evergreen content, featuring the latest insights on seminal design trends, and exclusive interviews with creative leaders and emerging talents.

Building on BODW’s legacy, the bodw+ Series (formerly known as Knowledge of Design Week) will take place on June 25, September 25 and October 23 respectively.  It aims to foster knowledge exchange and innovative collaboration between the partner country Italy and Hong Kong’s design communities.    

Under the main theme “curiosity” of BODW 2025, the three series cover a wide range of latest trends or topics, including furniture design, industrial product design, design thinking, film restoration and innovative craftsmanship. The series brings together design and creative leaders from these sectors to share their insights and expertise.  

Each series is a one-day programme comprising forums, workshops, masterclasses, roundtables and networking events that facilitate knowledge exchange and cultural exchange for professionals, industry practitioners, civil servants, educators and tertiary students. 

A non-governmental organisation registered in 2001 and established in 2002, Hong Kong Design Centre is a strategic partner of the Hong Kong SAR Government in advancing Hong Kong as an international centre of design excellence in Asia. Our public mission is to promote wider and strategic use of design and design thinking to create business value and improve societal well-being.