JUDGE INTRODUCTION
The preliminary and final juries consist of approximately 70% international judges and 30% Taiwanese judges, ensuring professionalism and diversity in the evaluation process.
Thomas Walter Garvey
- (1999-present) Associate Professor, (2007-2017), Director, School of Industrial Design, Carleton University
- Research in design for extreme and minimal environments, small-scale living spaces and urban density, integration of UN SDGs in design curricula, and international collaborations
- (1994-1996) Koizumi Sangyo Corporation, Osaka
- (1991-1993) Michael Kalil Foundation, New York
- (1988-1990) Kalil Studio, New York
Canada
Cheng swee ling
- (2021) Founded independent Documentation & Archival platform Studio SML to research and document the making of design studios and the business of design in Singapore.
- (2023) ongoing: Advisory Board for Preservation of Sites and Monuments, National Heritage Board.
- (2020) Conferred the President’s Design Award “Designer of the Year 2020” and SkillsFuture Fellowship 2020 by President Halimah Yacob.
- (2007 – 2022)Judging Panel for Red Dot Awards, Visual Communications category, Essen, Germany.
Singapore
林彥穎
- YEN Partnership Architects, Founding Partner and Principal Architect
- Chinese Society of Interior Designers, Chairman of the board
- APEC Registered Architect
- Works have been recognized with prestigious awards such as the "TID ", "HKDA", "Taiwan Architecture Award", "Red Dot Design Award", "iF Design Award", "[d]arc awards", "A' Design Award & Competitions", and so on.
- (2024-Present) Mr. Lin has been invited to serve as a judge for various international awards,
Taiwan
Alex Chuang
- AIA International East Asia Regional Director
- (2018–2022) General Manager, JJP Architects & Planners
- (2005–2018) Founder and Chief Architect, YAZHUANG Design
- (2017)Selected for DESIGN POWER 100.
- (2016)Winner of the Best Lifestyle Design Award, Beijing Design Week(BJDW).
Taiwan
Clive John Eveleigh
- (2000–present) Principal Zero-Studio Taipei
- (2021–2025) Consultant RCPA Architects
- (2024) Assoc. Prof. in Biodesign Tamkang Architecture
- (2019–2022) Director Dinlas Digital
- (2017–2019) Assoc. Prof. Digital Fabrication Shih-Chien University
United Kingdom
Devonne Niam
- E-commerce Director of Furbo Pet Camera
- Experienced across Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan, bringing a rich cross-cultural perspective to design and business
- Over a decade in e-commerce spanning B2B, B2C, and DTC models across fashion, FMCG, hospitality, and tech industries
- Specialized in building and scaling digital-first brands with a strong focus on customer experience and storytelling
- Blends a background in design and storytelling with deep expertise in brand building and world creation
Singapore
Daniel Wong
- (2008)Graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.
- (2009-2010) worked as a footwear designer at ALEXANDER McQUEEN.
- (2010-2011) Daniel Wong pursued a master’s degree at Istituto Marangoni in Milan and graduated top of the class with honors.
- (2011-2013) Daniel Wong served as the Chief Print Designer at the luxury fashion house Versace in Milan.
- (2014-Present) Daniel Wong has been the General Manager of Shin Shee International and founded his eponymous fashion brand, Daniel Wong.
Canada
Zoltan Csaki
- Cofounder, Citizen Wolf (B Corp)
- (2022,2023)#10 Top 50 People in Ecommerce (Australia)
- (2022)#7 Most Influential People in Online Fashion (Australia)
- Good Design Australia Ambassador and Judge in Fashion Impact category
- Zoltan speaks regularly about the intersection of fashion, technology and sustainability at conferences, universities and podcasts.
Australia
Leo Chan
- Member Board of Directors, Hong Kong Federation of Design and Creative Industries (FHKDCI)
- Creative Director & Brand Consultant, On Your Mark Design Laboratory (OYM)
- Design Admission Panel of Design Inbucation Programme, Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC)
- Programme Leader, UAL MA Design Management
- Awarded by HKDC Design for Asia Awards, HKDA Global Design Awards, Taiwan Golden Pin Design Award, A' Design Award and Competition, International Design Awards, Communication Arts Design Awards, London Internation Creative Competition
- CSM BA (Hons) Graphic Design, LCC MA Typography, University of the Arts London
Hong Kong
