deTour 2026 Open Call Briefing Session
☞ Register Now：https://pmq.hk/zufnY

deTour is Hong Kong’s largest annual design festival. Over the years, we’ve partnered with over 220 local and international design talents to bring their work and ideas to life.

Now, we’re launching the Open Call for deTour 2026.
Join us for the Briefing Session to explore: Is the value of design found in perfection, or in the process of constant adjustment? What could the future of design look like?

Meet the Curatorial Team:
⟢ Curator-at-large: Shin Wong @theinvisiblelady
⟢ Curators:

▸Aron Tsang & Wesley Ho ｜ Napp Studio & Architects @aroniib @wes___wes___
Aron Tsang and Wesley Ho co-founded Napp Studio & Architects in 2016 and both serve as directors of Napp Studio. Their cross-disciplinary work spans architecture, interiors, exhibitions, furniture, and product design. Aron is a Registered Architect, Adjunct Assistant Professor at HKU, and Lead Curator of the 2025 Hong Kong-Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale. Wesley is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at HKU and was named a Tatler Gen.T Leader of Tomorrow in 2024.

▸Dennis Cheung ｜ Studio RYTE @dennis_hkcheung
Dennis Cheung is a Hong Kong-registered architect and founder of Studio RYTE, a multidisciplinary practice spanning interiors, product, and furniture design with a focus on sustainability. His work has received Architizer A+, AIA Sustainability, Dezeen, and Salone Satellite Awards, and is held in the SaloneSatellite Permanent Collection and M+ Museum. He is Adjunct Assistant Professor at HKU.

▸Chilai Howard ｜ NNNNNNN. @chilaihoward
Chilai Howard is a mixed-media artist and designer focused on experimental moving images, spatial art, and mixed-media installations. His works have been exhibited in Tate Modern, ZKM, and MOCA Taipei. He founded the award-winning creative studio NNNNNNN. in 2010, and received Best of the Best from Red Dot Design Award (2025), Agency of the Year from the The HKMA/ViuTV & Now TV Awards for Marketing Excellence (2024), Award for Young Artist (Media Arts) from the 17th Hong Kong Arts Devel-opment Awards (2023) and more.

Briefing Session Highlights
▸ Reveal the theme of deTour 2026 – design festival
▸ Curatorial team will share the curatorial concepts, proposal review criteria, and practical tips
▸ Clear explanation of technical requirements and application procedure
▸ Live Q&A session where the curator will answer your questions

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deTour 2026 Open Call Briefing Session
Date：22.06.2026 (Mon)
Time：15:00 – 16:00 (HKT)
Venue：PMQ
Address：35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong
Language：Cantonese
Registration link：https://pmq.hk/zufnY
Registration deadline：18.06.2026 (Thu)

Enquiry: opencall@detour.hk

Remarks：
* Seats will be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email.
* Chinese Mainland and overseas registrants unable to attend the briefing session in person will have separate arrangements.