APD 2024 SEOUL

At APD TAIPEI 2017, TPDA former chairman Owen brought forth a suggestion to show our appreciation and gratitude to the people who have greatly contributed to APD. This led to the birth of APD Outstanding Contribution Awards. Established in 1993, APD has not only weaved opportunities for participating organizations to improve and evolve their package design, but has also created countless intercultural exchanges across countries. We would thus like to express our sense of gratitude to our respected APD predecessors with the APD Contribution Awards at APD Seoul 2024. APD will award one APD Contribution Award winner from each participating organization at APD Seoul 2024.

Shanghai Package Technology Association

Mr. Liu Weiya

刘维亚

上海市原创设计大师工作室领行大师，享受国务院政府特殊津贴，APD亚州包装设计展示交流会创始策划人之一。曾荣获全国劳动模范、中国包装联合会《中国设计40年终身成就奖》、庆祝中华人民共和国成立七十周年纪念章等。曾任中国包装联合会设计委员会副主任，上海市包装技术协会秘书长兼设计委主任。部分设计作品曾获得《世界之星》、《APD大奖》、《中国之星》、《华东大奖》、《东方之星》等奖项，有的作品被选定作为国礼馈赠及收藏。
感言：APD数十年地举办，始终不忘初心，代代相传，将APD火炬不断地点燃，传递友谊，加深交流，共同提高，努力照亮亚洲包装设计界光辉前程！

Leading master of Shanghai Original Design Master Studio, enjoying special government allowances from the State Council, and one of the founding planners of APD. He has won the National model worker, Lifelong Achievement Award for Chinese Design from China Packaging Federation, and the commemorative medal for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Formerly served as deputy director of the Design Committee of China Packaging Federation, as well as the Secretary General and Director of the Design Committee of SPTA. Some design works have won awards such as "World Star", "APD Award", "China Star", "East China Award", "Oriental Star", etc. Some works have been selected as national gifts and collections.
Address: APD has been held for decades, never forgetting its original intention, passed down from generation to generation, constantly igniting the APD torch, conveying friendship, deepening exchanges, and jointly improving, striving to illuminate the glorious future of the Asian packaging design industry!

Taiwan Package Design Association

Ms. Ming-Yu Lee

李銘鈺

台灣包裝設計協會輔導理事長、渥得國際設計有限公司創辦人
首先祝賀APD Seoul 2024舉辦，謹向 KPDA主席和成員表示讚許，
感謝他們舉辦一場精采包裝設計盛宴。
非常榮幸能夠獲得APD貢獻獎，這份殊榮不僅是對我個人努力的肯定，更是對台灣包裝設計協會全體成員共同努力的讚賞。在我的任期台灣包裝設計協會理事長期間正逢疫情肆虐，為我們帶來諸多挑戰，但無論再艱難的時刻，我們卻能始終堅守信念，推動協會的發展，沒有各位理監事與會員的扶持，很難能持續前進。
同時，協會因應全球減碳趨勢，我們加強了對減碳包裝知識的探索，致力於推動永續發展的設計理念。這是我們能為這世界盡一份心力並讓世界越來越好的具體方式。我們將繼續以創意和熱情為台灣的包裝設計注入新的活力，並與國際友會深化交流，攜手邁向更加永續的未來。
感謝每一位支持我的APD成員，願我們的努力能為這個行業帶來更多創新與發展。

Former President of the TaiwanPackage Design Association, Founder of Word Design International Co., Ltd.
Firstly, congratulations to APD Seoul 2024! I would like to express my admiration to the KPDA president and members for organizing such a spectacular packaging design event.
I am deeply honored to receive the APD Outstanding Contribution Award. This recognition not only affirms my personal efforts but also celebrates the collective dedication of all members of the Taiwan Package Design Association. During my tenure as the president of the Taiwan Package Design Association, we faced numerous challenges, especially amid the pandemic. However, no matter how difficult the times were, we remained steadfast in our beliefs and continued to advance the association's development. Without the support of our directors, supervisors, and members, it would have been nearly impossible to keep moving forward.
Moreover, in response to the global trend of carbon reduction, our association has intensified its efforts in exploring carbon-reducing packaging knowledge and is committed to promoting sustainable design concepts. This is our way of contributing to a better world. We will continue to inject new vitality into Taiwan's packaging design with creativity and passion, while deepening exchanges with international counterparts as we work together toward a more sustainable future.
I would like to thank every APD member who has supported me. May our collective efforts bring more innovation and progress to the industry.

Japan Package Design Association

Mr. MORI Takaki

MORI Takaki

JPDA Director for International Exchange　Regan group Founder / CEO

今回はAPD貢献賞をいただき、とても光栄に感じています。
私は17年間JPDAの理事を務めてきました。これは、私の大切な先輩方と理事会メンバーの助言とサポート、そして私と一緒に働いてくれる委員会メンバーの助言とサポートがあったからです。
JPDAでの経験は何物にも代え難い私にとってまさに「宝物」です。
その中でも、国際交流理事として、APDに関わってきたことは、私にとっての誇りです。
「Asia × Package」の名のもとに集うAPDに参加する、KPDA、SPTA、TPDA、ThaiPDA、そしてADGI、皆様と同じアジアの時代を共有していることを、大きな誇りに感じています。
APD2024ソウルは、6年ぶりのAPDであり非常に意義深いものです。
大好きなアジアの仲間との、ユニークな経験と真の国際交流が待っています。
一緒に学び、お互いを知り、楽しみましょう。

I am very honored to receive the APD Contribution Award.
I have served on the JPDA Board of Directors for 17 years, credit to the advice and support of my valued seniors and board members, as well as the committee members with whom I had the pleasure to work with.
My experience with JPDA has been a treasure that I would not trade for anything. Among the priceless memories, I am most proud to have been involved with APD as a Director for International Exchange.
I am deeply humbled to have been able to share common experiences of building the era of Asia at APD (Asia x Package), together with KPDA, SPTA, TPDA, ThaiPDA, and ADGI, who join us.
APD 2024 Seoul is very significant as it is the first APD held in 6 years. I look forward to meeting up with my best friends in Asia, in a truly unique experience and intercultural exchange.
Letʼs get to know each other, learn and have fun together!

Thai Package Design Association

Mr. Somchana Kangwarnjit

Somchana Kangwanjit (CHAMP)

Founder / Executive Creative Director
Prompt Design

I am deeply honored to receive the APD Contribution Award.
I graduated from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang with a degree in Industrial Design.
In 2009, I founded Prompt Design, an agency dedicated to helping clients build brands and businesses by offering innovative design strategies and executions.
The agency is ranked 15th in the Pentawards Top 20 All-Time Winners, a prestigious ranking based on the highest cumulative Pentawards score since 2007, out of 3,000 agencies worldwide.
Additionally, I am one of the founders of the Thai Package Design Association (ThaiPDA) and served as its inaugural president. I played a key role in bringing ThaiPDA into the Asia Package Design (APD) since 2017, further elevating our association's standing on the global stage.
A heartfelt thank you to all participating countries for your continued support of packaging design initiatives. Together, we are building a strong foundation for the future.
Let us hope that this event thrives and inspires generations to come!

Korea Package Design Association

Mr. Kang, Boo Yun

강부연

경기대학교 디자인비즈학부 시각정보디자인학과 교수
한국패키지디자인협회 상임고문

APD SEOUL 2024 행사를 진심으로 축하합니다.
이렇게 뜻깊은 공로상을 수상하게 되어 매우 영광스럽고 기쁘게 생각합니다.
저의 노력과 열정을 인정해 주신 협회에 깊은 감사를 드립니다.
앞으로도 패키지디자인 발전을 위해 노력할 것이며, 또한, 저의 경험과 지식을 나누어 후배 디자이너들의 성장을 돕는 데에도 온 힘을 다하겠습니다.
다시 한 번, 아시아패키지디자인협회(APD)에 깊은 감사의 말씀을 드리며, 앞으로도 여러분의 기대에 부응할 수 있도록 최선을 다하겠습니다.
감사합니다.

Kyonggi University Department of Visual Communication Design Professor
KPDA (Korea Package Design Association) Standing Advisor

I sincerely congratulate the APD SEOUL 2024 event.
I am very honored and happy to receive such a meaningful award.
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the association for recognizing my efforts and passion.
I will continue to work hard to develop package design, and I will also do my best to share my experience and knowledge to help junior designers grow.
Once again, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Asia Packaging Design Association (APD), and I will continue to do my best to meet your expectations.
Thank you.