Pradyumna Vyas
President, World Design Organization (WDO)
Honorary President, Asia Design Week Organizing Committee
Review Standards
Selection Process
The review process combines eligibility review, expert evaluation, conflict-of-interest disclosure, final deliberation, admission notice, and administrative review.
ADW FDS Review Committee
The ADW FDS Review Committee is composed of experts from the Asia Design Week (ADW) international jury network. Its members are internationally recognized scholars and practitioners in design research and education, bringing global and interdisciplinary perspectives to the fellowship review process.
Committee participation is organized according to research fields and professional expertise for each fellowship cycle.
Wu Qiong
Dean, Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University
Jr Neville Songwe
Chair of Industrial Design, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Tom Northey
Associate Dean, School of Creative and Cultural Industries, University for the Creative Arts
Selection Criteria
The selection criteria combine scholarly quality, originality, design contribution, public impact, and feasibility.
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Scholarly and Creative Excellence | 25% |
| Originality and Future Relevance of the Research Proposal | 25% |
| Contribution to Design Knowledge, Practice, or Education | 20% |
| Public, Cultural, or Sustainable Impact | 15% |
| Feasibility and Fit with the Host Environment | 15% |
Selection Process
Expert review is organized by the ADW Future Design Fellowship Committee. The Committee may invite relevant experts from ADW's international academic and design network to participate in the review process.
Eligibility and Completeness Review
Expert Review
Shortlist Online Interview, if needed
Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure
Final Deliberation
Admission Notice
Administrative and Funding Review
Award Letter
2026 Timeline
Program dates for the 2026 cycle.
March 1, 2026Program Announcement; Applications Open
May 31, 2026Application Deadline
June 1-3, 2026Eligibility and Completeness Review
June 4-9, 2026Expert Review
June 10-12, 2026Shortlist Online Interviews, if needed
June 13-14, 2026Conflict-of-Interest Confirmation, Materials Review, and Final Deliberation
Late June 2026Admission Notice of Selected Scholars
Late June 2026Administrative/Funding Review
Late June 2026Fellowship Award Letters Issued
Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure
Review participants are expected to disclose potential conflicts of interest before final deliberation.
Admission Notice
Selected scholars are scheduled for admission notice in late June 2026, with official fellowship award letters issued in late June 2026 after relevant administrative review.