Centrestage 2023 时装贸易盛会 by Rachel Tsang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 银奖 in 活动与事件设计 Competition Category.

银活动· 2024

Centrestage 2023 时装贸易盛会

by Rachel Tsang

Client: Hong Kong Trade Development Council

A' Design Award 银奖 Winner in 活动 Category

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The Design

About Centrestage 2023 时装贸易盛会

Centrestage(亚洲时尚汇展)是于香港会议展览中心举办的时装贸易盛会。为期四天的活动占地11,000平方米,并依据身体、社交、环境与心灵四大健康主题划分为四个展区。7,200平方米的展览厅内设有参展商展位、迷你时装巡演区及时装展示区。圆形主舞台由一面宽47米、呈180度环绕的视频墙围合,可容纳超过600位嘉宾就座。两层高的LED串帘与动态花艺装置为场地注入灵动的律动感。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 银奖

Centrestage 2023 时装贸易盛会是 A' Design Award 银奖得主，这是授予顶级、华美而令人印象深刻的设计的极为崇高的认可。银奖得主是极其卓越、极具创造力的作品，展现出其设计师杰出的专业技能、才华与敏锐。预计Centrestage 2023 时装贸易盛会将成为一件出色的典范之作，兼具非凡的专业性与深刻的创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 银奖的设计是一项备受瞩目、令人钦佩的发明，造福并拓展艺术、科学、设计和技术的边界。Centrestage 2023 时装贸易盛会是一件令人羡慕的创作，它唤起渴望，带来积极的情感，并激发惊叹与赞叹。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Hong Kong Trade Development Council presents the 8th edition of Centrestage, Asias premier fashion event this year. The combination of exquisite venue designs, carefully curated decor, and innovative technology draws 7,700 worldwide buyers, who visit and make purchases. This is a sophisticated platform for fashion designers, allowing them to share their unique vision, promote design trends, and launch fashion brands.
Dimensions & Packaging: The Centrestage at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center redefines creativity and immersive fashion experiences. Spanning over 11,000 sqm, the fairground is divided into four distinct zones: Environment Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Social Wellness, and Physical Wellness, to promote fashion from all regions. The groundbreaking design of a 2 story LED string curtain display allows an interactive and dynamic experience for visitors. The round stage layout features a 180 degree, 47m wide video wall, together with an uplifted audio and lighting system, offering an unparalleled immersive show experience for over 600 guests.
Tags: CENTRESTAGE, Hong Kong Fashion Event, HKTDC, Exhibition Design, Asia’s Fashion Spotlight, FASHIONALLY, CreateHK, Elite, YDC
Production Technology: Centrestage offered an immersive fashion show experience with mega sized LED video wall showing AI generated videos to enhance the visual experience. It also served as a stunning backdrop to support multiple fashion shows during the event. In addition, the dynamic and visually striking display, including an oversized LED string curtain wall, kinetic floral decorations, and interactive fashion walls, captivated audiences, generated social media buzz, and delivered memorable events.
Design Challenge: Planning and integrating the AI elements into a physical fair present a set of unique challenges. Our team need more time and new skillset to manage technical integration, quality assurance, real-time adaptability, and maintaining artistic integrity. We also need to ensure in sync with the exhibition theme Radiant Wellness, objective and functional needs for all exhibitors and fashion show designers. Addressing these challenges requires a multidisciplinary approach, involving collaboration between AI experts, video production specialists, artists, technical teams as well as event contractors to overcome these challenges and harness the potential of AI visuals for captivating show experiences.
Research: The research abstract is focusing on the four dimensions of wellness, namely Physical, Social, Environmental, and Spiritual. We seek for the relevant elements for each dimension and interplay in achieving a well-balanced lifestyle and sustainability. This year we utilize the AI technology to inspire and contribute to the design, curation, and presentation of this event. Based on the concept of Radiant Wellness, we integrate the AI generated models together with designers collection and bring newness to our audience. The use of AI also transforms traditional fashion shows with a more vibrance LED and visuals effect to enhance creativity and spectacle.
Inspiration: It is time to rebound after the covid pandemic. We would like to build a culture of well-being and re-develop our body, mind, and spirit. The design of Radiant Wellness is a concept with four dimensions of wellness, including Physical, Social, Environmental, and Spiritual. The overhead kinetic floral display, together with the three distinct color lily pad photo booths promotes a refreshing, healthy, and sustainable experience. Additionally, the 2 story LED string curtain integrated with the AI-generated models wall becomes a vibrant platform to showcase the designers collections.
Project Duration: Centrestage, a 4 day fashion event held from 6th to 9th September 2023, was organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The creative team spent a total of 5 months, from the initial briefing to the onsite completion, ensuring an exceptional execution of the event.
Operation Flow: Centrestage is divided into two main parts: The Exhibition Hall and the Main Stage for Fashion Show Performance. The 7,200 sqm Exhibition Hall includes strategically designed booths, a mini parade, and a fashion presentation area to accommodate multiple exhibitors and provide a comfortable browsing experience for attendees. Meanwhile, the unusual circular main stage layout with a mega LED screen enhances visibility and allows dynamic movement for the models. It offers an intimate experience for audiences and enhanced interaction.
Team Members: HKTDC Creative Department
Image Credits: Hong Kong Trade Development Council