The Young Creative Entrepreneur (YCE) Award is a business start-up competition established in 2014 with the generous funding of Mr Brandon T.C. Liu. The award aims at encouraging students and recent graduates of the Academy of Visual Arts (AVA) to develop their creative ideas into executable plans and self-sustainable innovative businesses.
The Young Creative Entrepreneur (YCE) Award is a business start-up competition established in 2014 with the generous funding of Mr Brandon T.C. Liu. The award aims at encouraging students and recent graduates of the Academy of Visual Arts (AVA) to develop their creative ideas into executable plans and self-sustainable innovative businesses.
This year we will invite creative entrepreneurs to share their experiences on brainstorming innovative concepts, and how to make it a self-sustainable business. Don’t miss it if you’re interested in setting up a creative business yourself.
Douglas Young (Co-founder & CEO of G.O.D. 住好啲)
Hong Kong native, designer and artist Douglas Young is the founder and creative force behind Goods of Desire, an original Hong Kong lifestyle brand, whose designs are inspired by the vibrant culture of the city he calls home. Translated from Cantonese, G.O.D. means “to live better,” and G.O.D. is now a multifaceted brand selling home furnishings, fashion and premium gifts, all with a distinct Hong Kong flair.
Douglas is a leading voice regarding design, arts, creativity and entrepreneurship in Hong Kong and is often called upon to share his views on Hong Kong culture and identity. In 2015, he was named one of the Debrett’s Hong Kong 100 in the field of art, architecture and design.
He hopes, through his work, to inspire future generations of designers to seek inspiration from Hong Kong and foster pride in the community.