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Hou Liang wins Iron at the prestigious A' Education, Teaching Aid and Training Content Design Award with Heritage Spark Design Inspiring Toolkit.

Hou Liang's groundbreaking Education sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Iron A' Design Award recognition in the A' Education, Teaching Aid and Training Content Design Competition.

In a significant acknowledgment of design excellence and innovation, it has been officially announced that “Heritage Spark Design Inspiring Toolkit” by Hou Liang has been distinguished with the iron award status at the prestigious A' Design Awards for the year 2025, in the highly competitive education, teaching aid and training content design category.

This distinction honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation. The Iron A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the Heritage Spark Design Inspiring Toolkit but also emphasizes the influential role of Zhejiang University in elevating standards within the education domain.

The visionary behind “Heritage Spark Design Inspiring Toolkit” Hou Liang, has been acknowledged for their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. A deeper look into their portfolio and philosophy can be found at their designer.org profile, showcasing a commitment to excellence and innovation.

To explore “Heritage Spark Design Inspiring Toolkit” and its groundbreaking design features further, interested parties are invited to visit the design|newsroom where high resolution images, multimedia content, interviews and translations are available for the award-winning education.

About Heritage Spark Design Inspiring Toolkit

Heritage Spark is a design toolkit that integrates Intangible Cultural Heritage ICH into contemporary creativity. It includes ICH cards for quick understanding, role cards for diverse perspectives, and technology cards to inspire innovation. Two thought canvases support collaborative ideation. Designed for users with no prior ICH knowledge, it fosters empathy and generates solutions for ICH preservation. By bridging tradition and modern technology, this toolkit empowers designers, educators, and cultural practitioners to engage with heritage in transformative ways.

About A' Design Awards

The A' Design Award & Competition, celebrated worldwide for honoring superior design, distinguishes itself through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of industry experts, journalists, and academics. The A' Design Award celebrates the diversity and innovation of designs across various categories. A' Education, Teaching Aid and Training Content Design Award honors outstanding design of textbooks, e-learning platforms, educational games, training manuals, instructional videos, interactive whiteboards, educational software, lesson plans and more

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