JURY
The preliminary and final juries consist of approximately 70% international judges and 30% Taiwanese judges, ensuring professionalism and diversity in the evaluation process.
Zakkiya Khan
- Possesses international academic leadership experience across South Africa, Hong Kong, and the UK.
- Serves as an Organising Member of the Design Research Society Special Interest Group for Designing Retail and Service Futures.
- Former Co-Opted Expert of the Executive Board of the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers.
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
- Led and collaborated on multiple funded research and public engagement projects.
South Africa
Akira Ueda
- (2023–) Judge, “Sumida Modern” Brand Certification Examination Committee, Sumida Ward, Tokyo.
- (2023–) Chairperson of the Jury, Design Area, Chiba Prefecture Artist Follow-Up Project.
- (2022) Council Member, Chiba Prefectural Culture and Art Promotion.
- (2022) Member of the Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art Revitalization Project Contractor Selection Committee.
- (2021–) Director, dri: design research institute, Chiba University.
Japan
Arthur Huang
- Founder & CEO of MINIWIZ
- Graduate of Cornell and Harvard University, with a background as a structural engineer and architect
- Dedicated to circular architecture and sustainable low-carbon space design
- Recipient of the WEF Technology Pioneer, FT Earth Award, and National Geographic Emerging Explorer
- Holder of 17 international invention patents, translating upcycling technologies into scalable industrial applications
Taiwan
Chia-Ming Huang
- General Manager, Green Matrix Consulting Co.
- ASHRAE Taiwan Chapter
- Recognized as a Fitwel Top 20 Ambassador for three consecutive years
- Partnered with iSpan and the NCKU Research and Development Foundation to offer LEED courses
- Advised diverse corporations—including Hungkuo Group, Foxconn Group, CMP Group, and Coca-Cola—on implementing green building, healthy building, and zero-waste certifications
Taiwan
Yasmine Mahmoudieh
- (2025) Exhibited Flowniversum and 3D printed recycled plastic furniture at Venice Biennale
- (2019) Presented sustainable material designs at Design Miami
- (2024) CEO Award Winner in Architecture and Design (London)
- Winner of HoteliersGuild Sirius Academy Award for Sustainability in Hospitality
- (2020) OPAL Award – Baltic Sea Hotels, awarded Best Boutique Hotel in the World for Sustainable Design and Innovation
Germany
Akira UEDA
- (2023–) Judge, “Sumida Modern” Brand Certification Examination Committee, Sumida Ward, Tokyo
- (2023–) Chairperson of the Jury, Design Area, Chiba Prefecture Artist Follow-Up Project
- (2022) Council Member, Chiba Prefectural Culture and Art Promotion
- (2022) Member of the Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art Revitalization Project Contractor Selection Committee
- (2021–) Director, dri: design research institute, Chiba University
Japan
Takaaki Fuji
- (2025) Gold Winner, iF Design Award
- (2024) Finalist, Architectural Review Emerging Architect
- Winner of the Architectural Design Institute of Japan Award Grand Prix
- Chief Architect at Mitsubishi Jisho Design
- Co-Founder of tyfa / Takaaki Fuji + Yuko Fuji Architecture
Japan
Hsin-Hsuan Lin
- Principal of Archlin Studio Ltd.
- 2025 iF Award (Interior Architecture)
- 2024 Good Design shortlisted
- 2021 iF Award (Product - Home Furniture)
- 2020 Good Design Award (Housing)
Taiwan
Chia-Ming Huang
- TransAsia Airways Headquarters – LEED Platinum
- Hung Kuo Building – LEED Platinum
- Lenovo TDC Shangri-La Lab – LEED Gold
- Hon Hai Neihu Building – LEED Gold
- Hung Kuo Eco Utopia Community – Fitwel 3-star rating / Fitwel Impact Award: Highest
Taiwan
