Pioneer Talents | Innovative Icons | SDGs Social Design The exhibition presents a new generation of internationally acclaimed creators to respond United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The curatorial approach aligns with AI-driven design, awarded industrial design, independent illustration, therapeutic design, sustainable materials, ethnic minority heritage crafts.
Co-presented by Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation, Fosun Foundation, and HALO 28
CHINA NEW DESIGN
Exhibition Pioneer Talents | Innovative Icons | SDGs Social Design
Exhibition Dates
May 18–30, 2026
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
VIP Reception & Dialogue
May 18, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue
HALO 28 Space
Admission
Free
The exhibition presents a pioneering generation of internationally acclaimed creators responding to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The curatorial framework brings together AI-driven design, internationally awarded industrial design, independent illustration, contemporary art, therapeutic art and design, New Chinese lifestyle aesthetics, sustainable materials, ethnic minority intangible cultural heritage crafts, revitalization of traditional arts, and product design for animal and environmental protection.
Exhibition Highlights (U.S. Premieres)
“The Other Shore”
Emerging Directors’ New Wave Showcase from China Academy of Art
Nidea.Night
China’s Most Distinctive Independent Design Label
Healing Art
Ru Hua: Mountains and Seas —
The Superpower and Innocent Heart of Legendary Designer Jia Wei
Talent Grant / U.S. Launch
Global Youth Design Challenge
VIP Opening Reception
May 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
HALO 28 Space | Liberty 28
In celebration of independent spirit and design vitality, CHINA NEW DESIGN cordially invites VIP guests to attend the Opening Reception Buffet & VIP Dialogue at 6 PM on May 18 at HALO 28.
An oriental tea and dessert buffet curated by New York trendsetting brand DUO Coffee will be specially presented for the occasion.
We warmly welcome you to join us with this digital invitation and enjoy an inspiring evening of exchange and connection.
Participating Creators, Brands & Institutions
Participating creators, brands, and institutions — each representing a distinctive innovative force — include:
China Academy of Art, featuring young directors Tu Qiang, Mo Xiaolin, Lao Xiaowu, Ye Ruixi, Li Zehao, Guo Xiaoruo, Tang Lihao, Shui Yuan, Tang Ruihong, He Chaohong, and Jiao Binghao
Jia Wei KK
LKK Design
Pechoin
CHANGPHEL Tibetan Rugs
ELF’S WORLD
Nidea.Night
Design 360
About magazine
Liu Zhizhi / STUDIO NA.EO
Guang Yu / ABCD
Luo Fan
GUANYUANji
Hu Zi / Hu Design
nunuyu
Liu Zhao / another design
Han Wenbin / YESEYESEE
badmarkt
LITTLE HUGE PLACE
BY-ENJOY
Foreign Policy
JBQH Studio
MOOTH
SUNYAO.DESIGN
UNTITLEDMACAO
UDL Xing Chen
nichinichi
designer Lin Cunzhen
independent illustrator Lisk Feng
illustrator Cen Jun
Chambers Fine Art
artist Guo Hongwei
artist Li Shurui
photographer Taca Sui
calligrapher Cui Xuelu
designer Tan Long / travel brand Now Go
DUO Coffee
and more.