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Zhang Lei

Chair & Professor, Department of Industrial Design, Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University Director, Intelligent Product Innovation Research Institute, Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University

Zhang Lei serves as Deputy Director and Secretary-General of the Industrial Design Art Committee of the China Artists Association. He has led multiple design and R&D projects for national ministries and large domestic and international enterprises, including key national 863 projects and 985 initiatives. His design collaborations include IBM, Boeing, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, CETIS, RETO, and QUICK Soldering Co., Ltd. Over 50 of his designs have been produced and sold domestically and internationally, and he holds more than 100 design patents. His works have been exhibited in major exhibitions and featured in professional media worldwide, including Milan Design Week and Tokyo Design Week.

Guided by:

China Media Group, the People's Government of Guangdong Province, the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, the People's Government of Shenzhen Municipality

Hosted by:

Organizing Committee of the Better Design Award

Organized by:

Guangdong Better Design Innovation Center (Preparatory)

Supporting Organizations:

Department of Education of Guangdong Province, Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province, Human Resources and Social Security Department of Guangdong Province, Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation, Guangdong Federation of Trade Unions, Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Communist Youth League, Guangdong Provincial Women's Federation, Guangzhou Baiyun District People's Government and other relevant organizations.

Strategic Cooperation Partner:

Guangzhou Baiyun Jianke Holdings Group Co., Ltd.

Partner Organizations:

Central Academy of Fine Arts, Sun Yat-sen University, South China University of Technology, Zhejiang University, Xi’ an Jiaotong University, Hunan University, Tongji University, Shenzhen University, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Shenzhen Technology University, World Design Organization, World Green Design Organization, Hong Kong Design Centre, Hong Kong Federation of Design and Creative Industries, Hong Kong Designers Association, Macau Design Centre, Macau Product Design Association, and other relevant organizations

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