Date & Time: August 30 – September 5, 2025

Location: The Blanc Gallery, 15 E 40th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016

Theme: 40×40 International Exhibition – A Global Vision of Design Futures

New York, NY - September 15, 2025 - Utopia., in collaboration with the A’ Design Award, proudly presented the 40×40 International Exhibition, featuring a groundbreaking selection of works from the 2050 International Winners Project. This global showcase highlighted excellence across design, architecture, technology, and cultural innovation, bringing together visionary projects that redefine creative practice in the 21st century.

At the forefront of the exhibition was Vivian Zhuang, distinguished Jury Leader and curatorial force, whose role extended far beyond evaluation. Zhuang played a decisive role in shaping the exhibition’s direction and identity, guiding the selection of works that reflected both cutting-edge innovation and profound cultural impact. By framing the exhibition as a dialogue between disciplines and cultures, she ensured the showcased projects resonated with a global audience, embodying the transformative potential of design in shaping future societies.

Vivian Zhuang’s Role in the Exhibition

As Jury Leader, Vivian Zhuang was instrumental in evaluating submissions from around the world, curating the final presentation of the 2050 International Winners Project, and setting the intellectual framework for the exhibition. Her leadership underscored the importance of design as both a cultural force and an engine of innovation. By integrating perspectives from sustainable architecture, digital commerce, and fashion to interactive platforms and generative art, Zhuang elevated the exhibition into a platform of international relevance and cross-disciplinary dialogue.

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Exhibition Highlights

• 2050 International Winners Project: A curated showcase of award-winning works representing the future of design across multiple disciplines.

• Cross-Disciplinary Innovation: Featured projects spanned architecture, fashion, sustainability, digital platforms, and cultural entrepreneurship.

• Global Perspective: Designs from over 40 countries reflected both local identity and universal values, embodying design as a driver of societal transformation.

• Audience Engagement: Visitors experienced immersive installations, interactive displays, and dialogue-driven programming that bridged the gap between designers and the public.

Photo Courtesy: Utopia. Team

Curatorial Statement

The 40×40 International Exhibition asked a vital question: What does the future of design look like by 2050? Through the lens of international winners, the exhibition showcased creativity as a tool to address pressing global challenges—climate, technology, cultural diversity, and social equity.

Vivian Zhuang’s leadership as Jury Leader gave the exhibition its intellectual rigor and curatorial cohesion, ensuring that the projects on display were not only innovative but also meaningful in their cultural and human impact. Her vision transformed the exhibition into a celebration of design’s power to shape futures, leaving audiences in New York inspired to embrace the next era of creativity.

About Utopia.

Utopia Collaboration Inc. is an international art and design community based in New York City. Through exhibitions, panels, and cross-disciplinary events, Utopia. connects global innovators and inspires audiences to imagine and build a better future.

About A’ Design Award

The A’ Design Award & Competition is one of the most prestigious international design accolades, dedicated to celebrating excellence across a wide range of design disciplines.

About The Blanc

The Blanc Gallery is a creative hub committed to supporting diverse artistic practices and emerging talent. Through exhibitions, performances, and interdisciplinary programs, it empowers artists to grow, experiment, and engage with New York’s dynamic cultural scene.

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