On August 28th, the 20th anniversary celebration of the Shenzhen Association of Interior Designers (SZAID) was grandly held at Shenzhen Beili Moscow University. The theme of the event was "20, A New Beginning," featuring an exhibition of nearly a hundred designers' "Shenzhen Design 20 Years of Honor," which honored the leaders and design institutions/designers who have made outstanding contributions to the development of Shenzhen's design industry from "2004-2024," and have grown alongside Chinese design. Mr. Wu Wenli, Chairman of Shenzhen Huge Rock Design

,was invited to attend the event.

A grand ceremony was held on site, with Mr. Wu Wenli as a special guest, jointly launching the "20, A New Beginning — Shenzhen Association of Interior Designers 20th Anniversary Celebration." As the most significant event of the 20th anniversary celebration, the ceremony grandly recognized the leaders and design institutions/designers in the design industry who have made outstanding contributions to the development of Shenzhen's interior design industry from 2004 to 2024, growing alongside Chinese design.

Mr. Wu Wenli serves as the Honorary President of the association.

Shenzhen Association of Interior Designers (SZAID) was established in 2004 and is the largest group of designers in Shenzhen, representing the vanguard of Chinese interior design. As of 2024, it has more than 2,000 member units and individuals, including 20 listed companies and over a hundred influential architectural decoration design enterprises and design institutions, covering more than 20,000 design practitioners across the city. The fertile ground of Shenzhen has provided the association with the soil for birth, opportunities for growth, and a platform for takeoff.

Mr. Wu Wenli has been awarded two honors by the association.

Mr. Wu Wenli has been honored with two awards from the association: "Shenzhen Interior Design 20 Years · 20 People" and "Contemporary Design Figures." Over the past two decades, Shenzhen has been a pioneer and a trailblazer, incorporating inclusiveness and innovation into its urban DNA, providing a vivid interpretation of "Chinese-style modernization." Today, Shenzhen carries the new mission of building a demonstration zone for socialism with Chinese characteristics. The selection of the "Shenzhen Interior Design 20 Years Industry Honorary Figures" is not only a significant industry accolade but also an encouragement for the industry's further development. The honorees have made substantial contributions to Shenzhen's design industry with their professionalism, thought leadership, and innovative spirit. Through their exemplary practices, they influence more people to join the ranks of promoting the development of Shenzhen's design industry, serving as role models and benchmarks for industry advancement.

The designers who have been awarded the "Shenzhen Interior Design 20 Years Industry Figure" include: Zhu Xuan, Liang Jinghua, Zheng Zhong, Ni Yang, Yang Bangsheng, Liu Bo, Hong Zhongxuan, Wu Wenli, Qin Yueming, Zhang Fuli, Wei Jinjing, Zou Chunhui, Yan Zheng, Chen Wu, Wang Qinjian, Deng Hongle, and many other renowned designers from Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

Mr. Wu Wenli presents awards to the elite designers.

On that day, the special "Shenzhen Interior Design 20 Years · Top Ten Designers/Elite Designers" awards were presented. The emerging forces are becoming increasingly mature, beginning to transform and evolve into the mainstay of the industry. For an industry to continue to develop, it needs such a tenacious and upward-striving core force.

The IDEA－TOPS global call for entries is now fully launched.

On that day, the 14th International Space Design Award - IDEA TOPS Global Works Collection Launch Ceremony was held with great fanfare at Shenzhen Beili Moscow University. Lin Difu, Executive Chairman of the Guangdong Province Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Cooperation Promotion Association, Meng Jianmin, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Chief Designer of the Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base, Zhang Jin, Director of the Housing and Construction Bureau of Futian District, Shenzhen, Zhu Dijian, Secretary of the Party Committee of Shenzhen Beili Moscow University, Zhao Qingxiang, Executive Chairman of the IDEA-TOPS, Professor Zhang Yue from the School of Fine Arts, Tsinghua University, Professor Peng Jun, Founder of the School of Environment and Architecture Art, Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, Professor Fan Yue, Dean of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shenzhen University, Lai Xuhui, Director of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, former President of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, Li Guoxing, former President of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, Director of Farrells Architectural Design Office, Chen Liang, Executive Director and Chief Architect of Hua Ji Global Design Co., Ltd., Macau, Huang Shaohui, Partner of Zaha Hadid Architects, General Manager of China District, Liang Jinghua, Founder of PAL Liang Jinghua Design Consulting Co., Ltd., Yang Bangsheng, Founder of YANG Design Group, Liu Bo, Founder of PLD Liu Bo Design Consulting Co., Ltd., Tang Dawei, Dean/Chief Architect of the Prefabricated Construction Engineering Research Institute, Shenzhen Institute of Architectural Design Co., Ltd., and Zhou Qunxiong, Deputy Director of the Planning Institute, Guangzhou Design Institute Group Co., Ltd., all took the stage together to initiate the event.

On that day, a grand ceremony was held on site for the launch of the  IDEA TOPS new Urban Public Art Award. Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and master architect Meng Jianmin, along with Zhao Qingxiang, the Executive Chairman of the IDEA TOPS, jointly announced the addition of the "Urban Public Art Award" to the IDEA TOPS.

The International Space Design Award—IDEA-TOPS is a design award with international influence, recognized and esteemed by the design community and society for its professionalism, internationality, and authority. Each year, it attracts more than 7,000 designers from over 70 countries and regions, with nearly 10,000 entries. On the global design stage, the Aite Award, backed by China's vast market, stands alongside the German Red Dot, IF, and American IDEA as one of the top four international design awards.

The IDEA-TOPS has three specialized committees: the International Academic Committee, the International Jury Committee, and the Nomination Committee. The expert members are all served by academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, including seven academicians such as Zheng Shiling, Cui Kai, Wang Jianguo, Meng Jianmin, Zhuang Weimin, Mei Hongyuan, and Li Xinggang, which has built a strong academic and professional foundation for the IDEA-TOPS.