Asia Luxury Living Design Summit (2nd Edition) Successfully Concludes

As one of the main organizers, APSDA remains committed to fostering professional exchange and regional collaboration across the Asia-Pacific design industry. The summit, themed “Asian Lifestyle Aesthetics in the Era of Sustainable Development,” aimed to strengthen cross-border cooperation, promote cultural exchange, and drive industry innovation.

Figure 2: Mr. Zhou Jun, Co-Chairman and President of Foshan China Ceramics City Group Co., Ltd.

In his opening address, Mr. Zhou Jun highlighted Foshan’s strategic role as a global hub for the ceramics and design industry. He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to providing an international platform for dialogue between designers and industry stakeholders.


Figure 3: Prof. Keat Ong, President of APSDA

Representing APSDA, Prof. Keat Ong extended a sincere invitation for more designers across the Asia-Pacific region to join APSDA’s growing professional network. He emphasized that today’s designers are not only creators of spaces but also active advocates for social sustainability.


Figure 4: Mr. Xie Zhi Ming, Vice President of the Architectural Society of China – Institute of Interior Design (IID-ASC) and President of FEDA

Mr. Xie Zhi Ming called on Chinese designers to integrate the strengths of “Made in China” with “Designed in China,” and to actively expand into international markets, enhancing global brand presence.

Figure 5: Mr. Steven, Owner of the PABLO NOW brand

Speaking on behalf of the co-organizing partners, Mr. Steven shared his vision for future collaborations, emphasizing the importance of deeper partnerships with outstanding designers and artists.


Figure 6: Ms. Lin Chih-Feng, Executive Creative Director of HODDI Design (Taiwan) and Council Member of CSID

Ms. Lin delivered a keynote presentation titled “Under Soft Light: Reconstructing Contemporary Expressions of Oriental Luxury,” illustrating that high-quality living transcends materials and aesthetics, focusing on the integration of light, emotion, and overall experience.


Figure 7: Prof. Keat Ong continued with an insightful presentation on his book “Injected Architecture,” which integrates architectural thinking into interior design, encouraging a systematic and inquisitive approach.

During the forum dialogue session, five distinguished guests engaged in an in-depth discussion on product selection, sources of inspiration, market expansion, cultural integration, and cross-industry innovation.

The panel included:

Mr. Xie Zhiming, IID-ASC and FEDA President
Prof. Keat Ong, APSDA President
Ms. Long Qingyu, General Manager of Foshan China Ceramics City Group Co., Ltd.
Ms. Lin Chih-Feng, HODDI Design Executive Creative Director
Mr. Feng Zhiliang, PABLO NOW Brand Principal

Figure 8: Mr. Xie Zhiming shared insights on architecture responding to extreme climates, emphasizing the value of cross-regional observations for technical innovation.

The panellists agreed that authentic life experiences should inspire design, while diverse perspectives from travel and cultural exchange are invaluable.

Figure 9: Prof. Keat Ong pointed out that Chinese brands are transitioning from product exports to global lifestyle and brand image exports, encouraging deeper understanding of regional markets.

Figure 10: Mr. Xie Zhiming, Prof. Keat Ong, and Mr. Steven engaged in discussion during the forum.

Figure 11: Ms. Lin Chih-Feng shared her insights on blending local culture with international vision, noting that true design value lies in modern interpretations of regional culture.

The dialogue highlighted that cross-sector collaborations are crucial for industry innovation and brand value enhancement. The summit embodied its core theme: “Design empowers lifestyles, and innovation drives industry transformation.”

Figure 12: Group photo of speakers, organizers, and participants from the Asia Luxury Living Design Summit 2025 (2nd Edition).

The successful conclusion of the summit underscored the Asia-Pacific design community’s collective responsibility in driving lifestyle transformation, sustainability, and cultural innovation. APSDA aims to champion regional cooperation and cross-cultural dialogue, inviting more stakeholders to elevate Asian design onto the global stage.