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\u201cThe Art of Transformation\u201d represents a pivotal moment in Design Trust\u2019s journey. As Art Basel Hong Kong\u2019s cultural partner hosting the event at Murray House, Stanley Plaza, we are not just celebrating creativity \u2013 but also elevating positive values of how design, nature and art, can transform spaces, communities, and perspectives. This initiative embodies our commitment to fostering resilience and innovation in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area region\u2019s creative ecosystem within an international context. \u2013 Marisa Yiu, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Design Trust<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Design Trust Charity Benefit 2025, The Art of Transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n 22 March 2025<\/p>\n Murray House, Stanley Plaza, Hong Kong<\/p>\n Curated by Marisa Yiu<\/p>\n Design Trust Legacy Award 2025: Elizabeth Diller, Co-founding Partner of Diller Scofidio + Renfro<\/strong><\/p>\n Design Trust Heritage Innovator Award 2025: Kai-Yin Lo<\/strong><\/p>\n Design Trust Arts Prize 2025: Gary Chang<\/strong><\/p>\n Creative Performance Collaborators 2025: Tap Chan, Joya, Mengzy<\/strong><\/p>\n Special Thanks to AEfolio<\/strong> for Trophy Design.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Design Trust Charity Benefit 2025 Benefit Committee<\/p>\n Ms. Marisa Yiu, Mr. Kamsen Lau, Mr. Jonathan Cheung, Mr. Ivan Pun, Ms. Desiree Au, Princess Alia Al-Senussi.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Table Patrons<\/p>\n Kamsen Lau, Jonathan Cheung, Yama Chan, Catherine Kwai, Joyce Tam, Pascal de Sarthe, VOGUE HK, Prada, Design Trust Patrons, Design Trustees.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Design Trust Supporters:<\/p>\n Abraham Chan, Veronica Chan, Charade Woo, Alan CK\u00a0 Chan, Sheldon Trainor, Emelda Wong-Trainor, Douglas Wu, Janet Hung, Elaine Kwok, Michelle Ying Ying Hsieh, Gong Xiao Hui, Tom Pen, Yvonne Chau, Krizia Li, Sandra Leung, Michelle Cheng, Alan Chan, Alexandre Errera, Ekachai Jiaravanont, Laura Cheung, Dr. Henry Steiner, Mrs. Margaret Steiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n Joanne Chow, Philip Sohmen, Kamsen Lau, Eric Schuldenfrei, Pansy Ho, John Lee, Colleen Yu, Sabrina Ho, Jessica Ling, Ivan Pun, Dmitri Potishko, Gregory Van, Angelina Kwan, William Fong, Tim Yu, Thomas Kollar, Yashian Shauble, Adeline Chin, and generous supporters who wish to remain anonymous.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Design Trust Leaders, Influencers, Best Friends:<\/p>\n Ekachai Jiaravanont, Nicolas Moreau, Deming Chen, Justin Wai, Rocco Yim, Tiffany Soong, Natalie Chan-Chu, Li Hsien LEE.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Design Trust Friends:<\/p>\n William To, Lavina Lim, Antonio Ng, Fumie Hara.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Friends of Design Trust Benefit Party Committee:<\/p>\n May Chow, Stephen Ip, Sara Mao, Human Wu, Eric Schuldenfrei, Jenny Suen, Kieran Ho, Aric Chen, Stephanie Poon, Katerin Theys, Elaine Yan Ling Ng, Ingrid Pui Yee Chu, Susan Wong, Lucia Tait Tolani, Patricia Li and Joyce Li.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Art, Design & Lifestyle Lots Donors<\/p>\n William Lim, Stephen Chun Hei Wong and Gallery EXIT, Jianan Hou and De Sarthe, Daphne Mandel, Danful Yang and Pearl Lam Galleries, Dominique Fung and MASSIMODECARLO Gallery, Eddie Lui and Winnie Mak, Gary Chang, Austin Bell and Blue Lotus Gallery, Cynthia Mak and JPS Gallery, Frank Tang, Joseph Munyao Mutuku and Yenn and Alan Lo Foundation, Judy Gee and Studiojgee, Paribawga and Yuyang Wang, Peep and JPS Gallery, Ryo Matsuoka and WKM Gallery, We+, Wing Lam Ngai, Andi Fischer and Sies + H\u00f6ke, D\u00fcsseldorf, The Upper House and Hauser & Wirth.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Organiser and Sponsors<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Lead Organiser<\/strong>: Design Trust<\/p>\n Lead Venue Sponsor<\/strong>: Link Asset Management Limited<\/p>\n Champagne & Rose Partner<\/strong>: Whispering Angel<\/p>\n Creative Culinary Partner<\/strong>: May Chow<\/p>\n Charity Benefit Dinner Supported By:<\/strong>\u00a0The Murray, Hong Kong<\/p>\n Charity Benefit Production Partner:<\/strong>\u00a0The Ad Region<\/p>\n Chinese Media Partners:<\/strong>\u00a0Vogue Hong Kong, Wallpaper* China<\/p>\n International Media Partner:<\/strong>\u00a0designboom<\/p>\n PR Partner<\/strong>: Purple<\/p>\n Auction Partner<\/strong>: Phillips Auction<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n About the Design Trust Charity Benefit 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n The establishment of Design Trust in 2014 has positively impacted the design community in support to architects, scholars, design researchers and practitioners with grants in Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area and internationally. Design Trust was established by Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design, a registered charity in Hong Kong since 2007, as a grant funding and community platform continuing to grow and has nurtured and supported over 608 grantees, mentees and collaborative teams over the last decade. This grant initiative and community platform will build on its past achievements to make a larger impact here from Hong Kong to the Greater Bay Area in the coming years.<\/p>\n Design Trust\u2019s annual fundraising event, the Design Trust Charity Benefit 2025 was held on Saturday, 22 March 2025, at the historic Murray House, Stanley Plaza, Hong Kong. The charity event brought together esteemed guests, influential sponsors, and visionaries in design to celebrate the transformative power of creativity under the theme \u201cThe Art of Transformation\u201d by Marisa Yiu (Co-Founder, Lead Curator, and Executive Director of Design Trust).<\/p>\n The event also marked the launch of the Design Trust Futures Festival 2025, a three-month programme exploring sustainability, culture, and heritage in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area within an international context. Supported by Lead Venue Sponsor Link Asset Management Limited (Link), the festival transforms Murray House into a community-based cultural venue, featuring exhibitions, public installations, and cultural tours.<\/p>\n The evening included a live auction facilitated by Phillips Auction House and Jonathan Crockett (Chairman, Asia, Phillips), featuring a curated selection of more than 22 exceptional works generously donated by artists and designers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Board of Directors and Leadership:<\/strong><\/p>\n Kamsen Lau (Chairman), Marisa Yiu (Co-founder\/Executive Director), Denise Lau, Gabriela Kennedy, Ivan Pun, Jonathan Cheung.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Design Trustees, Individuals and Corporates:<\/strong><\/p>\n Victor Lo, Alan Lo, Daryl Ng, Joyce Tam, Yama Chan, Joanne Chow, Vanessa Cheung, Angelina Kwan, Desiree Au, Bosco Law, Justin Ng, Stephanie Lo, Charmaine Ho, Kristine Li, Dmitri Potshiko, Heidi Ho, Chinachem Group.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n International Advisory Council:<\/strong><\/p>\n Eva Franch, Beatrice Leanza, Liu Xiaodu, Rodman Primack, Thomas Heatherwick, Lyndon Neri, Lars Nittve, Zo\u00eb Ryan, Tom Dixon, David Gianotten, Giovanni Alessi Anghini, Liza Chong, Jennifer Caroline Ellis, Eric H\u00f6weler.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Greater Bay Area Design Council:<\/strong><\/p>\n Arnault Castel, William To, Eric Schuldenfrei, Aric Chen, Stephanie Poon, Winnie So, Ole Bouman, Cole Roskam, Suzy Annetta, Keith Tam, Kate Jones, Marc Cansier, Clara Brito, Rong Zhao, Human Wu, Keith Lam, Helen So, Manfred Yuen, Yoko Choy, Krizia Li, Andong Lu, Joe Li, Charade Woo.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_ […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":733,"menu_order":61,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/designtrust.hk\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27399"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/designtrust.hk\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/designtrust.hk\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/designtrust.hk\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/designtrust.hk\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27399"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/designtrust.hk\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27399\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28342,"href":"https:\/\/designtrust.hk\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27399\/revisions\/28342"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/designtrust.hk\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/designtrust.hk\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27399"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}