Grand Jury Panel
CM Jao, co-founder of Oft Interiors Ltd and a graduate of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (2007), specializes in shopping malls and leisure spaces. After gaining extensive experience in international interior design firms, he co-founded Oft Interiors with Ken Cheung in 2013 to energize the city's design landscape. They focus on creating bespoke commercial spaces, particularly cinemas and retail shops, that enhance user experience.
CM believes each project has unique characteristics, allowing for innovative spatial exploration. He emphasizes that successful designs foster a deep connection between people and their environments. With a portfolio of over 100 completed projects across Hong Kong, China and Asia Pacific, Oft Interiors is recognized for its fresh perspective and commitment to pushing the boundaries of design in the industry. Their work not only transforms spaces but also enriches the communities they serve.
KOREA
Prof. Dr. Ken NAH
IDAS. Hongik University
INDIA
President elect. Pradyumna Vyas
World Design Organisation
FRANCE
Vice President. Anne Asensio
Dassault Systèmes
DENMARK
Head of Product Design. Lovorika Banovic
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
KOREA
Prof. Euiyoung Chun
Kyonggi University
BELGIUM
Prof. Emmanuel L.M. Wolfs
Kookmin University
KOREA
Prof. Sunah Kim
Kumoh National Institute of Technology
KOREA
CCO. Architect. Kyunghoon Kim
JUNGLIM Architecture JPA
UK
Prof. Kim Jayoung
Korea University
KOREA
Senior Manager. Choi Yungil
HYUNDAI E&C
KOREA
Director. Boram Park
Phytosoul
CHINA HONGKONG
Director. Virginia Lung
One Plus Partnership
CHINA HONGKONG
Director. CM Jao
Oft Interiors
ROMANIA
Art Director. Ovidiu Hrin
Synopsismedia
KOREA
Director. Hyungjun Kim
Marq Vision
KOREA
Director. Jiyoun Kim
Jiyoun Kim Studio
KOREA
Designer. Sungchan Ko
Samsung Electronics
KOREA
Chief Designer. Deokhee Jeong
Adaption
CHINA
Prof. Dr. HAN Shaohua
Wuhan University of Technology
KOREA
Director. Jeeyeon Choi
HANSSEM
CANADA
Creative Director. Yurko Gutsulyak
Gutsulyak.Studio
USA
Designer. Yinzhu Yao
Gensler
KOREA
Director. Junwoo Sim
SUNNY ISLAND
USA
Design Manager. Nayoung Kim
Google
USA
Lead Designer. Xiaobi Iris Pan
Amazon
KOREA
Director. Liz YooNa Lee
YNL DESIGN
KOREA
Director. Joohwang Kim
lllayer
USA
Design Lead. Minseung Song
Roblox
KOREA
Director. Jung Sungwook
White Whale
CHINA
Director. Zhou Wenjun
NGISED DESIGN
CHINA
Prof. Wang Po-Hsun
City University of Macau
PHILIPPINES
Director. Red Redrico
CREATIVE MANILA
KOREA
Director. Hoyoung Lee
250 DESIGN
KOREA
Director. Doyoung Kim
DESIGNSORI
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