Idea Stage is dedicated to igniting creative sparks and catalysing design innovation. This stage serves not only as a showcase for cutting-edge ideas but also as a platform where creative energies converge. By connecting with premium domestic and international channels, we forge a creative hub that fuses design and art, enabling audiences to fully appreciate the distinctive allure of exceptional design.
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Keynote Speech
Sanmi, Executive President, Guangxi Design Alliance (Shenzhen) / Founder, Shenzhen Sanmi Home Design
Min Wei, Director and China Managing Director, SPARK Architects & Planners
Sharon Kong, Founder, XX Architecture
Feng Guoping, Chief Creator, Design Investiture of the Gods
Fu Xiaojing, Personal IP Specialist / Operations Director, Xinxue Education Technology
Vicky Zheng, Secretary General, ILAUD CHINA / New Media Professional, Second Jump
Panel Discussion:
Host: Chen Yihua (Eva), Secretary General, Jintang Award Guangdong Chapter / Executive Editor, Walking Media Alliance
Panelists
Manfred Yuen, Founder of Groundwork / Chartered Architect of the Royal Institute of British Architects
Sanmi, Design Director, ON/OFF DESIGN LAB
Wang Futian, Founder & Design Director, WLD (World Line Design) Space Design
Feng Guoping, Chief Creator, Design Investiture of the Gods
Shirley Zeng, Design IP Specialist
My name is Raelin Sun, a painter who tells stories with color — an artist who consciously avoids the use of black. I specialize in innovative techniques that create depth and dimension without relying on black pigment, because I believe our world is woven from infinite, vibrant hues.
My mission is to evoke happiness through my brushstrokes. With a colorful and expressive style, I demonstrate that profound darkness can be achieved even without black. By blending and layering a rich spectrum of tones, I bring narrative energy to every painting. Omitting black doesn’t limit the palette — instead, it unlocks a more extraordinary and vibrant richness.
2026 will be a 'Year of Redirection', when people's attention will realign to seek more holistic solutions.
WGSN's 2026 Macro Trend Matrix identifies six key design trends shaping the future, offering aesthetic guidance for product development across all market segments, encompassing both color scheme strategies and emerging product design opportunities.
Speaker: Ruby Lin, Trend Consultant, WGSN
Opening Speech：Design for Perception
Speaker: Yu Bin, Partner of PINWU, Head of CMF and Sustainable Material Lab
Theme One: "Fantasia Moments" – Material Aesthetics of Fantasy and Playfulness
Speaker: Zhang Lanlan, Founder of ShineCMF Colour Design Center
Topic: From Industrial Brilliance to Dreamlike Playfulness: CMF Innovation in the Era of “Joyful Moments”
Speaker: He Xueyu, Head of Xueyu Studio, Glass Material Researcher and Artist
Topic: Glass as Emotional Sculpture
Theme Two: "Sensory Shelter" – Finding Emotional Resonance through Tactility
Speaker: Rome Cao, Chief Design Officer of OLL, New Brand by OPPLE
Topic: The Shelter of Light: The Sixth Sense
Speaker: Liang Chen, Founder of MINGDU DESIGN and Guest Advisor of Shenzhen University
Topic: Designing Care: Material Sensibility and Oriental Wisdom in Product Design
This event focuses on the global expansion strategy of Chinese brands driven by design, bringing together design service agencies, manufacturing enterprises, and North American channel distributors.
Covering key topics such as Global Sources’ OBM research insights, full-process design empowerment for overseas expansion, and North American market access strategies, the event aims to help brands overcome challenges in going global. Industry representatives will engage in in-depth discussions to explore new opportunities in the international market and kickstart a new journey of expansion together!
Speaker: Sam Zhang, Vice President, New Business Development, Global Sources; General Director of the Group's Business Management Media Platform – CEC
Speaker: Charlie Xu, Co-founder of Waldpoint
With the rapid development of AI and embodied robotics, related products and technologies have gradually begun to be applied in home life. However, the overall adoption is still in its early stages, with technical, safety, ethical, and legal issues yet to be resolved. Over the next decade, advancements in computing power and policy improvements will enable robots to evolve from "tools" into "companions." Nonetheless, the core objective should be to assist humans rather than replace them. Only by balancing technological innovation with societal needs can the vision of smart homes be truly realized.
Speaker: Dong Zhe, CEO, Beijing Tong Li Shun Science Development CO.,LTD
11: 00-11: 30 Justin Lin, Executive Dean of Red Dot Design School
Topic: Design-Driven Value: Insights into Innovation from the Red Dot
11: 30-12: 00 Zhang Wei, Founder & Chief Product Officer, Hangzhou QuickMind Artificial Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.
Keynote Speech: AI Redefining Design Workflows: Practices and Prospects
12: 00-12: 30 Wu Fan, Design Director, Shanghai SEER Robotics Co., Ltd.
Topic: Breaking Boundaries in Design, Simplifying the Future with Intelligence
12: 30-13: 00 Dai Wei, General Manager of Smart Wellness Division, Shenzhen yydrobo Co., Ltd.
Topic: AI Empowering the Silver Economy: Future Trends in Smart Wellness from Xiaoyong 365
Speaker: Cher, Matrix Design Partner, Executive Director, Matrix Institute
Topic: Material Aesthetics and High-Value Spaces: Future Agenda
Speaker: Carol, Ark.Art AI CEO,Founder of Msol Home Lifestyle Brand
Topic: Reconfiguring Design Rules in the AI Era
Speaker: Bian Jiang, Co-Founder and CTO of FULI Plus
Topic: From Craft to Code : Exploring the Applications of AI in Material Aesthetics
Speaker: Zhang Xiaoye, Founder of Xiaoye Space Design
Topic: Breaking the Rules: The New Role of Owners, Designers and Materials in Luxury Interiors
In 2026, four major consumer roles in the tech consumer goods sector will emerge. These four emerging consumer roles do not simply correspond to four types of people, but rather reflect four new sets of values. This course helps brands understand the profiles and aesthetic trends of these four types of tech consumers by providing insights into consumer mindsets.
Speaker: Sophia Ye, Trend Consultant, WGSN
Keynote Speech
Michael Zhou, General Manager, Archini
Richard Chang, WELL AP , WELL Faculty, ARB, RIBA
Zhang Congzhang, Chief Design Officer, LBd.& MGILT
Dana, South China Creative Director, MATSU Office Furniture (Group)
Panel Discussion
Host: Zhang Rui, LINAK DESKLINE SBU Director
Panelists:
Judy Wei, Secretary-General of the Guangdong Procurement and Supply Chain Association
Shen Juan, Design Director & Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen Cube & Cooper Design, Head of Cubestation Square
Zuo Quan, Founder and Principal Architect, fabersociety
Bill Chen, Founder/Design Director, GDD Design
Rebecca Huang, Vice President, Dious Furniture Group Co.,LTD
Liu Junsong, R&D Director, Kerle Intelligent Furniture
Johnson Liu, CEO, Rikett Asia Holding
Today we explore two eco-friendly materials: cellulose film and molded fiber products. Widely used in food packaging, daily essentials, and logistics, they replace traditional plastics and reduce pollution. By choosing these biodegradable and renewable options, we can actively participate in protecting the planet through daily choices, easing Earth’s burden for a sustainable future.
Speaker: Vicky Chan, Vice President, Clean Packaging Technology (Shenzhen) Co.Ltd
Speaker: Li Bo, CEO, Shanghai Aiweiniu Network Technology Co., Limited
Topic: From Zero to One: A Data-Driven Full-Funnel Marketing Playbook for DTC Brands
Speaker: Maggie Poon, Head of Innovation, Tezign
Topic: Build Your Intelligent Global Content Supply Chain
