Light In Dark Interior by Kan Hui Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Kan Hui of Arm Studio Limited recognized for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Light In Dark Interior by Kan Hui of Arm Studio Limited. The recognition forms part of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

What the Bronze A' Design Award Means

The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Regarding Light In Dark Interior

This design uses a grey black palette to create spaciousness in a small unit. Storage is integrated through glass doors, a raised platform, and combination cabinet, while each room has independent lighting, breaking the single light limitation. Inspired by light in dark, amber accents add warmth. The layered lighting system adapts to different activities and times of day. Every material was chosen for its tactile quality. Challenges included avoiding dark tone oppression and balancing storage with openness. Fabrication combines carpentry and metalwork with a smart panel for scene modes.

About Kan Hui

Kan Hui, Creative Director of Arm Studio, is a designer and business owner. With over a decade of experience in interior design, his team demonstrates professionalism and reliability, paying close attention to every detail and dedicating care to each step of the design process. Their designs pursue not only aesthetic form but also strive to enhance quality of life, ensuring that every space truly reflects the needs and tastes of its inhabitants.

About Arm Studio Limited

ARM STUDIO LIMITED is a Hong Kong interior design company offering one-stop interior design and custom furniture services. This young, dedicated, and continuously improving firm has quickly established a firm foothold in Hong Kong's highly competitiv

Award Record

With this recognition, Kan Hui of Arm Studio Limited is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award

The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Entries typically include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. Awarded interior designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/interior

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://designers.org/181551
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/181551
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!181551
Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/379343

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Light In Dark Interior
Function: Interior
Category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline: Spatial Design
Industry: Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors: Light Gray, Silver, Dark Slate Gray, Black and Dim Gray
Images: 5

The Recognition

Laureate: Kan Hui
Country: Hong Kong (China)
Brand: Arm Studio Limited
Recognition: Bronze A' Design Award
Edition: 2025 - 2026
Design ID: #181551

Design Details

Unique Properties: This design differs from previous ones, as the designer has paired gray-black elements with various lighting effects to create distinct lighting atmospheres in different corners of the home, which is why it is named "Light in dark".
Inspiration: The designer created a modern and stylish design style for the homeowner. Gray-black materials, light and shadow, and metal elements are used to shape the overall coherence of the entire home. Amber tones are employed as a balancing element within the predominantly gray and dark color scheme.
Research: After understanding the homeowner's needs, the designer created a personalized design style for him—simple yet stylish. Although this unit is compact in size, it is perfectly sufficient for a single gentleman. Noting that the homeowner has few clothes but many collectibles, the designer designated the master bedroom as the primary storage space for clothing, while Room A serves as the homeowner's display area for collectibles. The living room, on the other hand, is used to showcase trophies, medals, and other collections.
Challenge: In the common perception, black and gray tones often evoke a sense of oppression and solidity. It is no easy task to retain these elements while designing a space that feels comfortable and inviting. However, through meticulous design and thoughtful planning, the designer has successfully addressed these challenges one by one.
Realization and Technology: Furniture design is constructed using elements such as fine-core plywood, ENF-grade boards, complemented by small amounts of steel, lighting effects, and fabric accents.
Operation and Interaction: The designer communicates with the homeowner to understand their needs and finalize the interior design style. After grasping the general requirements, the designer uses SketchUp to illustrate the overall home design for the client's clear understanding. Further planning is then carried out for every dimension of the furniture items, ensuring the homeowner lives more comfortably.
Project Duration and Location: Hong Kong Yuen Long Grand Mayfair
Specifications: Our interior design is based on the client's needs, creating custom-made furniture to facilitate better usage, improved storage solutions, and more.