HONG KONG, December 6, 2012 — Asia Society Hong Kong Center received the Design for Asia (DFA) Special Award for Culture 2012 presented by the Hong Kong Design Centre.

According to DFA's website, "the award is presented to design solutions that excel in the fields that beyond the definitions of traditional categories and have been deemed exemplars for improving the quality of life, or inspiring future design developments."

The DFA Award seeks to raise awareness among businesses and the public about the value of good design as an essential component in business success, as well as for a sustainable, higher quality of life for all. The DFA Award is presented to companies and designers from around the world that have achieved business success through good design that reflects, or has an impact on, the Asian lifestyle.