HKTDC Design Gallery

"Live" report at Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show 14th April 2024! After Global Sources we move to HKTDC Hong Kong Electronic Fair where we met up with factories in the health and massage category. There are trends into health rings, air-pressure sports recuperation devices and massage chairs. Overall a pretty busy day. "Live" report at HKTDC Consumer Electronics Show 15th April 2024! Today we start off with a discussion with our factories followed by finishing up level 5 and level 3 halls. Most of the product categories at level 5 are same as those found in Global Sources. There are alot more hong kong companies setup as agents for China factories. Among the new products some of the more interesting propositions are hydroponics home-based plant growth treatment tanks, pet products and solar power. At level 3 there's a huge showcase of China technologies with booths setup by different provinces. From Shandong to Xiamen to Shenzhen each showcasing their new technologies and solutions. Next we head down to level 1 where there are rows of booths. We managed to see one of our factory in Air Purifiers. One of the more notable products are the air pressure leg treatment devices and knee massagers. Overall spent 3 days at HKTDC Electronics show Apr 2024! #dlab #dezignlaboratories #dezignlab #GlobalSources #HKTDC

HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show - Physical Fair Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - Mon, 04 Mar 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Harbour Road Entrance) Free registration online Swift transpo to the venue hall from TST station 2 train rides away Accessible via train or bus even ferry Very affordable jewel sets Asian everywhere esp Filipino online sellers Sure to comeback next time

Located on 3rd floor of Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel, one of the top class restaurant in town. Service & quality of food remained excellent. Pricy, but well worth it. Highly recommended.

My family and I went into the store in Wan Chain to buy some gifts. One of the saleswomen began to follow us as if we were criminals. They should give them classes on how to treat the clients with respect and people of different nationalities. Don't go here, go to a different store to spend your money.

Really good experience bringing my non-local friend. High quality items and she says “these are the best gifts I’ve ever brought back from any trip abroad”. Joe Leung who assisted us was particularly nice and helpful. Please consider giving him a pay raise! Xxx

I like this shop as you can review and appreciate the goods from locally designed. They are not bad at all. The shop itself locates next to Wanchai convention centre and is a big shop and you will be able to find different varieties of products, no matter for yourself as a tourist, or to buy as a gift or souvenir for your love ones. Remember to go to their app to see their latest promotion or if one off purchase for HKD 500 or more you can apply to become their DG member and to enjoy 10% off normally (20% off in birthday month). Enjoy !

Good place to buy gifts that have a bit more “design” in them as opposed to it being purely functional. I visited on 07MAY2023 and was kind of followed by the staff there but it was only to promote their products and explain the design and functions.

I couldn't give less than one star. Customer service is absolutely horrible. My family and I were rudely followed by an employee who would snatch things away from us as soon as we showed interest. We were made to feel like thieves/criminals. The owners/management should invest in customer service training for their employees. We ended up going next door to the hotel where we were staying to buy some quick souvenirs. There, we were treated with respect by a wonderful employee who made us feel welcome. When I left, I politely told one of the employees who was shadowing us that she should try to make an effort to treat customers better. She told me I should shop somewhere else.

Looking for unusual gifts? I thought this place was full of unique, cool, unusual gifts and things. As noted in some information I saw, the HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Developement Council) mission is to promote creativity, innovation and product excellence. They showcase the newest and best products of Hong Kong designers and brand manufactures. They use the gallery to launch and test market products and build brand awareness among international clientele. Local as well as an interesting concept....I like that. Quirky, fun, MOMA type gifts for self, spouse, friend or kid. As noted the great tunes playing on the showroom floor (an ambiance perk for a retail shopper!), you can browse everything from a cat shaped purse to a chicken electric kettle. From the bizarre to the functional, this store has a little something for everyone. They appear to have shop operations here a the Convention Centre, at the Departure Hall of the airport and also PMQ in Central.

OK, I get it, you need to get a gift for a friend back home, but you have absolutely exhausted Ladies Market. There is no more Hong Kong tat that you can buy, now that you have already gifted the chopsticks in the little silk sleeve, the fake Mulberry bag, the belts that hide away your money, the waving fortune cats - arghhh, who would have thought you would run out of rubbish presents to buy! If this is indeed you, I would thoroughly recommend a visit to the HKTDC Design Gallery in the Convention Centre, Wan Chai. This haven of "stuff" is all 100% designed in Hong Kong, which means it is just that bit more genuine then those tea sets from Stanley Market. With a focus on young HK designers, and local brands, this is about as Hong Kong as you can get. Sure, the range of products is quite eclectic, anything from jewellery and iPhone cases, through to plates and lacquered boxes, and the designs themselves range from funny and childlike cartoon characters, through re-imaginings of historical photographs from Hong Kong. But this does make it an ideal place to shop, because you are bound to find something that you like. For me, it is a great place to buy greeting cards, and small gifts to take home. They even have a shop in the airport, in case of last-minute visits to Auntie Norah - you can't visit your auntie empty-handed now, can you? The prices of the products vary as much as their range. Nothing is too expensive, but in the same vein, nothing is particularly cheap. The products are very well-made, though. There is an ethos and focus on being a gallery, but I don't think it really resembles a gallery at all. The store is a retail store - bottom line, but if calling themselves a gallery helps shift a few more silicon ice-trays, then call yourself Dave for all I care.

This TDC gallery has been here for a long time but its popularity has only come about in recent years. The gallery sells items that are distinctively Hong Kong and things that are considered either local or designed by local designers are placed here. In the past this meant really artsy and pragmatic items were placed here and at prices that no one was going to buy it at. The quiet scene has changed quite drastically in recent years as local designers have come up with more interesting and popular items, such as the cartoon character (e.g. Mcdull) which has brought a lot of younger customers to the shop. The rise in local culture has also produced goods that are everyday items with a Hong Kong twist- such as cushions with local scenes printer on it. A further expansion of items into toys and goods especially for children/ toddlers has further enhanced the appeal of the store; so much so that on some days the shop is full of people and I just avoid it all together. Would I buy anything from there? Simple answer is no. It has an extensive range of items available and indeed some seem to be available here only. The thing is that the pricing strategy still hasn't seem to change and it is overtly expensive to get anything here (given some of the stuff is available outside). I guess the fact is that they are not treating this as an "outlet" so to speak but more of a showcase for local designed goods. As such, they don't really care whether much "real" business takes place here. I still think this is a good place to go- especially if you just don't want to go back to the office right after lunch.

I think this is a great idea. I loved the concept: Hong Kong designers are given a chance to showcase their products as if it was a permanent fair. And the shop is strategically located. I'm just thinking how many people can pass by the shop on their way to an exhibition on a monthly basis...the design of the shop itself is not really appealing though and the fact that it's a gift shop that sells so many different types of items can be a little confusing. On my first time there I didn't quite know where to look...as I browsed around I found a few potential gifts. My favorites were the 'cable buddy' to tidy your headphones, they look anything but what they are (a button, a lace, an animal...); the iPad and laptop cases designed with a nice texture that imitates paper; some of the cat and dog-themed small bags; and the plastic cups and cutlery from LexnFant, intended for babies but I did like one of the folding cups for myself. Some of the accessories also have really original designs but for me this shop is more of a gadget/souvenir store that comes with the added value that's been designed in Hong Kong. So it'll be the perfect spot to buy something of a higher quality when I go back home. If you are into local design, have a look at their website. Not only they list their products (no prices though) but they have a section devoted to designer's profiles and local brands.