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
