4th "Design Licensing and Business (DLAB) Support Scheme" Launches Ceremony of DLAB Hong Kong Pavilion at HK Int'l Licencing Show 2023

HONG KONG, May 15, 2023 — (PRNewswire) — Organized by Innovative Entrepreneur Association (IEA) with Create Hong Kong (CraeteHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) as the Lead Sponsor, the 4th Design Licensing and Business Support Scheme (DLAB) set up the DLAB Hong Kong Pavilion at the Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) 2023. A launch ceremony was held for the DLAB Hong Kong Pavilion. Mr. LAU Chun, Raistlin, JP, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was invited to be the Guest-of-honored.

The 45 selected local design companies of 4th DLAB showcased their licensable design IPs during the 3-day physical exhibition to worldwide exhibitors, buyers and potential collaboration partners to explore new business opportunities.

Mr. LAU Chun, Raistlin, JP, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR , encouraged local designers to fully utilize the resources provided by government to expand and strengthen their licensable design business at today's launch ceremony. 

Ms. Coty Yip , President of the IEA, said, "Regarding to philosophy of DLAB, "When Design meet Business, collaboration will be fostered and positive chemistry inspired with unlimited potentials", DLAB aims to nurture local design companies with trainings, workshops, mentoring, free-of-charge mentoring services, pitching and business matching sessions and set up "DLAB Hong Kong Pavilion" in HKILS, etc. to assist these companies to further expand their businesses and explore more business opportunities through licensing. This year, a new element of Virtual Showcase was added to the 4th DLAB to showcase designs of participating designers and IP owners in 360 degrees using advanced technology. This Virtual Showcase will be shown in other licensing exhibitions held in different cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). It is one of the great examples of utilizing advanced technology to help selected participants to connect physical exhibition to virtual showcase so as to reach wider audience and potential buyers in the Greater Bay Area and more."

Riding on the popular of 1st to 3rd DLAB, over 100 local design companies and owners of young IPs had benefited. Amidst covid, IEA continued to support the industry and launched the 4th DLAB without hesitation under CreateHK's sponsorship. In addition to providing free training on marketing, business operation and brand building, etc. for 45 local design companies, 4th DLAB also provide free consultation and guidance by a professional advisory group. This year, rental fee for the 4th DLAB's participants to join the Hong Kong Pavilion in the "Hong Kong International Licensing Show 2023" (19 – 21 April 2023) was fully waived to reduce participants' financial burden during the pandemic.

Details of the 4th DLAB can be found on the project website: https://dlab.hk.

About 45 selected local design companies (DLAB companies)

Companies

Background Introduction

3 Kingdoms Cultural & Creative Industries Ltd

The company is the owner and licensor of the IP "A Fair Tales of 3 Kingdoms". The IP features animated version of the characters based on the historic figures Guan Yu aka Grandpa Guan, Chang Fei and Liu Bei et al. in a storyline full of fantasy and imagination. The company designs the characters and manages the licensing program. It plans to publish comic books, produce animated TV series and internet movies etc.

IP's info

The IP features animated version of the characters based on the historic figures Guan Yu aka Grandpa Guan, Chang Fei and Liu Bei et al. in a storyline full of fantasy and imagination. The storyline describes the adventures of the characters from the 3 Kingdoms era, who have become gods, descend to the modern world and help fight against evils; while at the time promote the virtues of loyalty, filial piety, benevolence, fidelity, bravery, wisdom and trustworthiness etc.

Website: www.facebook.com/GrandpaGuan

8EGGS STUDIO

We are a young animation studio based in Hong Kong and Macau that provides graphics and motion design. Telling our stories through moving images is our greatest passion.

IP's info

1. YUMO, who used to live in a red plastic basin without worry, has grown bigger over time. The plastic basin has become too small that made YUMO homeless. Nothing, but with a strong vitality, YUMO grown out two legs! Yumo then went to a big city to seek a living and now works as a clerk in Bubble Enterprise.

2. As the old Chinese saying goes, gut first, followed by strength then skills. This is the motto of LOVER BOY in pursuing his true love. Every time he meets a girl he likes, he will dress up to profess his love to the girl. Here comes his 23th love profession attempt which also shows that he has failed 22 times before.

Website: www.8eggsstudio.com

Animomo Ltd

It is an interactive storytelling app and platform, hoping to give children a childhood full of reading and sharing. The Animomo series is a playset based on the creation of a set of characters for visually impaired friends and sighted children, hoping to bring out the concept of communion through the four characters and the illustrated book in them. The work won the champion of the original Character design competition.

IP's info

Imagine what the dinosaurs from ancient times would be like to imagine the role of Smiling Dragon, hoping that the world will be more interesting and reflect modern life. The Smiling Dragons who have traveled from ancient times to the present have gradually become accustomed to the modern life in 2020. It turns out that modern times look like this! Everyone has their own love for today's life, and they like to take selfies and go to Cafe to shoot Youtube.

Website: www.animomo.com

Aurora Create

Aurora Create is a newly established multi-media company, our services included: animation, painting, photography and videography, also creative writing, we provide all-round service and make sure to bring the best experience to our clients!

IP's Info

Kirin Ball is the second original IP from Aurora Create, we combine the element of modern cute characteristic into Chinese metaphysics, we want to spread the message of "Live in the present! Enjoy your life!" in a relaxed and friendly way. We hope to tell everybody: Come on, Take It Easy!

Website: https://www.facebook.com/%E9%BA%92%E9%BA%9F%E6%B3%A2-101353138182373

BW Concept Ltd

BW Concept Ltd is a diverse, wide-ranging and multi-perspective studio.

IP's Info

Kirin wave looks like an ice cream man, he looks like a very cute appearance! But looking deeper, there is a naked feeling, and you can see the skeleton, which means whether you can gain insight into your true self.

Website: www.bwcl.xyz

Clemistry Creative Limited

The purpose of the establishment is to create "community animal pretending to be an office". Both founders graduated from the School of Design of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and have extensive experience in design and marketing. I hope that I can create interesting and vivid IP to bring a little resonance to everyone who works hard.

IP's info

Taking "social animal" culture as the core, "social animal" pretending to be "office" has created 6 cartoon images of "social animal" with their own characteristics, and used comics, graphics, emoticons, design and other cultural and creative content as the carrier to create a variety of Scenes, sharing real daily life, and creating a strong sense of resonance, so as to quickly hit the public's emotions in workplace life, causing a steady stream of attention and topics. Each role has two images. In terms of IP empowerment and commercial realization, it can fully satisfy the development of various products, the extension of scene experience, and the integration of multiple formats.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/sugarfreeoffice

Chiilaku Limited

Chiilaku Limited , founded in 2013, is a Hong Kong based company that designs, licenses and produces products with its original design Characters. We are a young and energetic company with full of passion to share all the fun by our Characters.

IP's info

Sciulie is Squly's girlfriend. They are childhood sweethearts who have known each other since they were young. Thus, Sciulie knows Squly very well. Sciulie is very understanding and kind, and she gives Squly space to do things that he enjoys. We add this new character to open the couple market.

Website: www.chiilaku.com

CYKO Production

CYKO Production is a production studio that provides professional two-dimensional animations, character design and graphic services. We have created the cartoon characters "Haru and Furi", with short animations and a series of related merchandises.

IP's info

"Haru and Furi" is the story about Haru the hare and Furi the fox. As different as chalk and cheese, Haru and Furi argue a lot in daily life. But with the ease of a cup of mocha, they always come to a peace. Though the heart-warming animations, comics and products of "Haru and Furi", we hope people can find peace by learning to Understand, to Consider and to Compromise.

Website: www.cyko.com.hk

Deep Heart International Company

Deep Heart Ltd. is a creative design and consulting company. We create original IP brands, develop and design high quality products and gifts, provide IP Licensing & Management and intellectual property consultation service.

IP's info

Adorable Dogs is an anime IP that combines cute animals and trendy elements, with high quality Style Guide, Visual Identity Guide and Global Licensing services. Adorable Dogs had won the "Hong Kong Licensing Awards* 2016 - Best New Property Award MERIT and 2016 China Licensing Annual Meeting CILC, Jade Monkey Award - China's Top Ten Best New IP of the Year.

Website: www.gee-kingdom.com

Colorholic Gossip

Colorholic Gossip is Hong Kong Branding Agency to provide Creative Idea, Quality Design & Efficient Service to our valuable clients. We provide licenses and products with our original design characters Plump Planet ( 多肉小星球 ). We hope to distribute a positive and happy characteristic via their story and crossover cooperative marketing campaign. Plump Planet brand offers wide range of product for daily use and welcome all kinds of licensing cooperation.

IP's info

The idea of Plump Planet is coming from succulent plants. Succulents have the ability to thrive on limited water sources and survive in water-deficient environment such as desert. So the idea is "We should like as succulents plant, Even if the environment even worse than we thought, we will continue to work hard to survive." Their spirits can be applied for our living in the reality.

Website: www.colorholicgossip.com

Dinest Production

"Din" means "crazy" in Cantonese, "Dinest" is a new word created from "Din, Diner, Dinest" (i.e., Comparatives & Superlatives in English) , which means the c raziest, so Dinest Production is a Chinglish word of Craziest Production because our design is creative & can thin k out of the box, for any crazy things that you will never know.

IP's info

"Ma-Lud" in Cantonese means a slob, and that is also my real personality. "MaLudbear" loves Hong Kong culture, always be himself and will not hypocritical to everyone.

Website: www.dinestdesign.com

EDELWISS Creative Workshop

Founded by Kathy Au in 2021, the company takes the design of original characters as its main brand development direction, and produces original products with Japanese characters. The products are mainly aimed at girls and cultural and creative markets. In the early stage of the company's development, different social platforms were used to promote the brand, and then consignment and direct market sales were the main sales channels.

IP's info

The Mini Dessert theme product is derived from the concept of dessert, and a series of characters have been conceived, including Dongzhuojun, Cone Jun, Xiaotian, Oreo and Xiaobingmei. They are a group of good friends, usually laughing and having fun together. The colorful and Japanese designs are suitable for the tastes from children to adults. For the time being, Mini Dessert is mainly made of hair cold products, but will produce cultural and creative products and accessories in the future, so that adults who are busy all day and students who are busy with reading and exams can Relieve their stress and make them smile knowingly.

Website: artcomicsstudioki.wixsite.com/my-site

Element Cell Game Limited

Over the years, he has created more than 21 mobile games, and can also create 2D and 3D animations. We now hope to bring the spirit of brave exploration and the concept of self-protection into the hearts of every child through picture books, animations, games and blockchain NFT through stories.

IP's info

The zipper pig is a dark pink miniature pig with a small vertical zipper on the central part of the body (the pig body has a variety of colors), which can be opened to store precious and valuable items. The small zipper on the pig's body can be fastened with a long zipper from the outside. When the zipper pig runs, the big zipper will be opened, and a beautiful scene will appear. There are other members of the zipper pig family, such as shy pigs, angry pigs, etc.

Website: www.elecell.com

Emohic Company Limited

Established in Hong Kong in 2012, has more than 15 years of rich experience in supply chain management. Currently, it mainly designs and manufactures products in cooperation with customers in department stores, international famous brands and local self-owned brands to maintain good customer relations and excellent production. Quality is the core of our operations, and we are committed to connecting our customer and supplier network to ensure that we can meet our customers' production and technical requirements. The current major development project is our first brand WeHea.

IP's info

WeHea is an original brand in Hong Kong – We is "we" and Hea is the abbreviation of "Relax" and "Healthy" in English. We created WeHea, hoping to provide a channel and platform for people to rest, reminding everyone to take a break when they feel stressed and tired, so that the body and mind will be healthy and continue to walk further. I hope we can "Hea lives in a healthy place" together! The work breaks the tradition and integrates healthy eating, animation creation and game play. I hope everyone has a different experience. We specially brought 4 playful WeHea Friends, so that even when you are upset and busy, you can stop and send out a knowing smile resonance, full of healing feeling.

Website: www.wehea.com.hk

Excellent Life International Ltd

Jomily hails from Hong Kong and was born in 2015. The cartoon protagonist Jo is a cute polar bear, whose Arctic homeland has suffered from environmental pollution. Having decided to travel to different places and advocate love for the planet, Jo spreads joy and helps to build a sustainable land for all. During his journey, he meets two like-minded partners Mi and Roy, and the trio forms the Jolly Family, also known as Jomily. We hope that everyone would be a part of Jomily to join us in creating value for the society and delivering high-quality products and services to the public.

Website: www.jomily.com.hk

Falling Cyan

Falling Cyan was founded in 2018, Liwei means light rain, and the light rain gently falls into the details of life, because the company's illustration content is mainly based on the Hong Kong life section, and I like to draw some details. The company's current main business is graphic design and illustration creation. We have cooperated with our company including City University of Hong Kong, Le Jin School, Tomorrow Art Education Center and other education institutions. In 2019, we began to work hard to manage our own social media, illustration and character brands. There are about 3,000 followers on IG temporarily, and a variety of printed materials will be released. In 2021, we will actively participate in different markets, such as JCCA's June and November markets, Hong Kong Illustration and Cultural and Creative Exhibition (HKICS 2021) etc.

IP's info

Xiaoqi and Mr. Xiong:

The creative concept of Xiao Wei and Mr. Xiong is a sketch love story. Xiao Wei's character design is a little girl who is lazy and needs protection from others, while Mr. Xiong is a hard-working, responsible character who likes to work. In addition, Xiaolu, named Lili, is Xiaoli's mount. The concept of creating this character is from the comfort of the heart. Lili is a divine beast who knows how to observe the pain of people's hearts and understand others.

Animal Chinese Clinic:

Because I have been watching traditional Chinese medicine for body conditioning recently, I became interested in Chinese medicine, so I drew some rabbits to work in the Chinese medicine hall, and then created different characters, such as the cat cupping master, the deer cupping master, and the creation of a foreign In order to understand the culture of the earth people, the aliens came to the animal medical center to learn Chinese medical culture, as well as wizard nutritionists and cloud elves who helped people fall asleep. The role is set because the daily living habits may affect the health of the body, and explain how to improve one's health through the principles of traditional Chinese medicine.

Website: www.instagram.com/fallingcyan

Gold Marvel Development Limited

Founded in Hong Kong in 2020, it is committed to building its own brand for Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and other major markets in the world, providing diversified services such as art design, metaphysics, cultural promotion, multimedia creation, import and export retail, and IT.

IP's info

"Sleepwalking Unicorn" uses the original characters headed by "Luna, the numerology painter" to create illustrations and animations in the style of oriental fantasy and healing. Launched the author's experience in treating skin diseases and learning numerology and metaphysics.

Website: www.goldmarvel.net

GuluMaru Studio

Established in 2019, we hope to be able to practice teaching and entertaining, and create some products so that children can easily acquire some small knowledge or skills, so that they can experience the interest in learning. Now mainly publish relevant information through Facebook and Google play. In addition, the characters are used to make accessories and stationery, including keychains, green bags, stickers, folders and badges, etc., trying to develop a mobile application as an interactive teaching material, hoping that children can learn relevant knowledge faster through games.

IP's info

GuluMaru is the name of a small forest in the world. As long as you have a childlike innocence, you can enter this mysterious small country at any time. Here, there are all kinds of small animals living, they each have their own strengths, help each other and grow together. People who enter this place will also have new experiences and feelings through the interaction with small animals.

Website: www.gulumaru.com

Handmadeship

Handmadeship's design concepts arise from Hong Kong people's childhood memories and the local nostalgic cultures. When we slowly grow up, life starts to be occupied by work and family. It becomes almost impossible to spare time for ourselves as making money becomes our priority. Memories of our carefree childhood and taste of happiness ha ve gradually faded away. Thus, Handmadeship inspires to visualize the local nostalgic characteristics into its innovative products, in the hope to bring those stress-free childhood memories back.

IP's info

The setting of Yuen Dum Dur is a typical Hong Kong girl. She possesses a chubby body shape and a lazy character. Every day, like many other Hongkongers, tons of difficulties and hurdles are confronting Yuen Dum Dur. Although she could get no answer, as long as Yuen Dum Dur is available, she will fall into her own myth, thinking about her work, body shape and getting her first apartment. Through the stories and character of Yuen Dum Dur, we hope to let every Hongkonger know that, despite the hardships in life, there is always someone who would stand by their sides and walk them through all the difficulties.

Website: https://handmadeship.wixsite.com/handmadeship

Hurricane Studio

Founded in 2021 by Katrina Kwok as a local design and illustration studio. It aims to bring visual impact and enjoyment to ordinary life with art and design.

IP's info

"Sleepwalking Girl" is set as a girl living in a sleepwalking world. Her oval eyes represent her state in sleep; her body is sometimes a liquid, a sphere, or a girl, because there is no limit to the shape in a dream. In addition to her, there are various "sleepwalking creatures" living in the sleepwalking world.

Website: www.instagram.com/katrina_kwok_

ISATISSE STUDIO

Isatisse is a brand created by illustrator Isabel Tong. Her illustrations are printed on various retail products like fashion accessories, stationaries, soft furnishings, clothing, and art pieces. Her style of sketch is fun and quirky with the use of bold colours and strokes. Over the years she has collaborated with various brands like Eslite HK, Apple, APLF Leather and Material Fair, and Sanrio Hong Kong.

IP's info

The character Eye Bag Girl Abel is an original character designed by local illustrator Isabel Tong. It is a character that represents the artist herself. This character has a chubby face with double eye bags and colorful hair and makeup. Her personality is lazy but positive though she is easy to get stressed or pissed. She can think of creative ideas when facing stressful situations. She has other friends around her that can also be developed as unique licensed characters.

Website: www.isatisse.com

JMK Media Ltd.

JMKTV provides online & mobile content for different audiences and target customers online. We co-operate with other different online media platforms around Asia & Pacific areas.

IP's info

JMKFC is a pair of chicken brothers. They are also the mascot s and artists of the JMKFC channel who are usually show n in its online programs channel and other products or promotion materials, like print outs, gifts.

Website: www.jmktvhk.com

Lokrazy Plus Design

A design and illustration licensing company that operates its own brand Nalok·Lok. Nalok·Lok is a highly creative local professional in the illustration industry and a recipient of multiple awards. Most recently, he has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Young Artists of 2019. Nalok·Lok offers: (i) illustration/animation services, (ii) exhibition installations, (iii) product licensing services, (iv) advertising/marketing licensing services, etc.

IP's info

Nalok·Lok breaks the mould by creating picture books with dark fairy tales that allow the younger generation and fresh graduates to understand the dark side of the real world as they step into society. Readers have to take care not to become the villain in the story, learn to guard against bad people and avoid putting themselves in harm's way. In short, it epitomizes the principle that "one should not have the heart to harm others, but must remain vigilant so as not to be harmed by others."

Website: www.lokrazyplus.com

MALUT Design 

The daily business mainly revolves around the IP illustration character MALUT, and mainly participates in graphic media creation, mural design and art exhibitions. MALUT Design has cooperated with major brands successively, including Hong Kong Youth Association, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Hong Kong design clothing brand Ad-Lib, Taipei Art'otel, Taiwan aesthetic magazine La Vie and Thailand Ye Qing Shui Brand IF, etc.

IP's info

The bearded MALUT has a grim but emotional look and a unique sense of humor that makes him smile. Playful and stylish, he often wears sunglasses and quietly pays attention to the things around him. MALUT lives in the fast-paced Hong Kong, but yearns for a slow life in Thailand. He has the courage to step out of his comfort zone, constantly trying to take a clear step.

Website: www.pollytam.com

Manda Leung Illustration Co.

Manda Leung Illustration Co. is an illustration and design company. We mainly develop our own brand "Sweety Babies". Our characters aim to spread the positive energy and joyful feeling to the people. With the creation of hand-painted and computer graphic, the combination of illustration and licensing can make products or projects more interesting and diversified.

IP's info

Sweety Babies – Barbara and Alisa have a great friendship. They are dessert ambassadors. Even sometimes unhappy things occur in life, just a taste of dessert can sweep all their bad feelings away. We hope, in this crowded city with lots of stress, Sweety Babies can remind you the joyful feeling of desserts again and become stronger to face challenges in life.

Website: http://mandaleung425.wixsite.com/mandaleung

Milk's Creative Ltd

Milk's Creative Limited provides product design and illustration production services to our customers. Our team has over 10 years of experience in factory and product development. Besides, our founder, Milk Tsang, has over 15 years of experience in character design for business, with over 100 branded character designs. He's also a member of the Hong Kong Society of Illustrators.

IP's info

Kuchick is a story about dreams, adventure, friendship, family, and education. This story revolves around the protagonist Kuku. In order to get his dream come true, he went to different eras of adventure. One day, Kuku and his sister found the magical magnifying glass Lupa which brought them into incredible adventures.

Website: www.milkscreative.com

Miss Rainbow J. Station 

MissRainbow Joyous Station is devoted to promote art and design.

IP's info

Badoo~ is a cute doll. Badoo! Badoo!Add Oil~Keep Going~Be Grateful~Keep Learning⋯Badoo is learning and growing together with you, is the little companion of children, learning and knowing ourselves and others in our life, and sending you a little sweetness in life.

森.�nbsp; è—è¡“ 2021 is miss Rainbow J.'s graduation exhibition work at HKVAC 2020-21. The content is colorful, and different paints and methods are used to put together a natural and soft format. Miss Rainbow also strives to create and design courses that can make people happy (healing), hoping that people can appreciate freedom and others in different arts, learn from each other and respect each other. Decompression and self-healing in art.

Website: hkvac2021.wordpress.com/2021/09/21/lo-wai-fong-rainbow-j

Momokyu Studio

It is a design studio founded in 2021, undertaking motion graphics, animation, visual design and illustration.

IP's info

The starting point of "Unlimited Empty" is to take a little time to let go of the head when he is busy at work, so his works are mainly about leisure, relaxation, or writing what he imagined when he is free. The brushstrokes of characters and objects are meticulous and realistic, and the overall color is rich with the use of ink tones. Most of the content is the delicacy or atmosphere of the mood, and sometimes it depicts philosophy or interesting concepts.

Website: momokyustudio.wixsite.com/hello

Oh Mankee Studio 

Mankee graduated from the Department of Product Industrial Design, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and has been engaged in children's product design for many years. Established "Oh MankeeStudio" in 2021, hoping to create more infectious works, floating like kapok to every household, sending sweetness and energy.

IP's info

HOKO, a fat three-color cat, was born on the 11th day of the legendary April, the "Kapok Day" when the kapok is in full bloom, with a lively and cheerful personality, just like the kapok tree (also known as the hero tree), just and brave, Riding the Kapok Cloud every day to help friends in distress.

Website: https://www.instagram.com/oh.mankee/

Packstarr Limited

Packstarr Ltd is a gift, packaging and clothing company with factories in the Greater Bay Area, mainly producing eco-friendly bags, hand knitted dolls, packaging boxes, handmade fashion products, T-shirts and sweaters.

IP's info

Toluo dog, a very trendy Goji dog, Toluo dog likes to eat, play and do some very trendy things, Toluo dog likes to eat Toluo very much, so it is called Toluo dog, Toluo likes China, China Hong Kong and Japanese culture.

Website: www.kireihouse.com

Pet Innotech Limited

Founded by its CEO Miss Micky Tong, it aims to explore new ventures in the pet industry in various areas such as: creation, innovative technology, intellectual property, concept, image, art and design.

IP's info

Milk tea, in real life, is the Persian cat that the original person loves. The original IP character "Milk Tea" is designed based on the real prototype of the Persian cat "Milk Tea", and was created by the original creator to commemorate his love for her. The original creator uses this character to convey the spirit of benevolence, and continues his love for milk tea to abandoned animals by creating interesting stories around the "milk tea family".

Website: https://instagram.com/milkteafamily

Per Artem Lumen Limited

Per Artem Lumen Limited (PAL) is a boutique cultural professional practice based in Hong Kong. PAL offers creative solutions in the fields of arts, culture and heritage. PAL is the publisher of a series of children's music books and board game, which it has since developed into a series of live classical music for children.

IP's info

1. Happy Gabby is in the industry of edutainment. Through the character Happy Gabby, we aim to educate and entertain toddlers and young children about music, reading and culture through play. Play means having fun while being oneself and that's when children learn and absorb the most. Knowledge never grows old and has no age limit.

2. Music is a language in itself and language is musical. Music facilitates the acquisition of language and kids learn to talk through singing. When music is properly introduced to children, it can be learned the same way as we would in learning language. As such we came up with the trademark "I Speak Fluent Music" where we would like to introduce music through live concerts, books and games in a way we would introduce a language to toddlers and young children.

Website: www.p-a-l.hk/book

PLAIN PAPER LABORATORY LIMITED

Engaged in workshop at the beginning of the company establishment.

Now mainly focus on the creation of original IP characters

"SylBaak Hill" - explore in nature and tradition, dig into culture and history, and bring out the message of harmonious coexistence with nature. The company is developing own branded products which are sustainable and environmentally friendly. Also is looking for cooperation and IP licensing business. Besides character brand development, the company also keeps holding workshops and artistic creations.

IP's info

SylBaak Hill is a hidden garden where the characters live. The creation is inspired by Chinese philosophy and the Eastern and Western cultural

symbols, and injected with the knowledge and ideology to take more people into history and culture through discovering the stories behind the characters and highlighting the significance of the harmony between human beings and our nature. Chinese calligraphy - Seal character is being used in SylBaak Hill's unique art style which can also be applied in special products such as wrapping cloth, festival products, etc.

Website: www.facebook.com/plainpaperlab
www.facebook.com/sylbaakhill

PlayMap Limited

As a start-up small game development company, PlayMap actively participated in innovation competitions in Hong Kong and abroad, among which it won the runner-up of the "2018 Fourth Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan College Students Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition". The team has rich experience in design, game development and marketing. Authorized game agents, virtual game props and game development, etc., mainly local original JTS CHALLENGE (JTSC) series.

Website: www.playmap.com

Plant216 Company Limited

The brand concept is to bring out an active and healthy sports lifestyle through the visual art model and the designer's visual art expression on different themes. Deep thinking, understanding the development of natural and urban ecological balance, and creating visual impact are the core design inspirations.

IP's info

The Arty:Active brand is mainly through visual art patterns, using fragmented illustration style, reinterpreting patterns and situations, and interpreting them in new ways. The creative inspiration comes from the sewing technology of sportswear designers on clothes, which has a visual impact. In-depth thinking, understanding the development of nature and urban ecological balance, and bringing out a positive and optimistic attitude towards sports life are the source of design ideas for the entire brand.

Website: www.artyactive.com

Positive Art Association Ltd

It is a platform for constructing positive thinking through art. It provides positive art activities for different institutions, promotes the balance of body and mind, enhances happiness, and brings positive energy to life. Promote the message of positive thinking and joy of the heart through two licensed illustration brands - "Happy330" and "Salty Blink".

IP's info

2 projects are designed with original characters and stories, about positive thinking and self-worth, and bring out the message of recognizing the happy moments in life, encouraging us to find beauty in ordinary life, be our own little happiness, and live the best life. suit your lifestyle.

Website: https://happy330hk.wixsite.com/happy330

SHIBAINC LIMITED

SHIBAINC LIMITED was established in 2015. Our team has created our own brand products "SHIBAINC" and developed the licensing business since 2016. The "A.S. Watsons Group - SHIBAINC" was nominated as one of the final five of the "Retailer Of The Year" of the Licensing International Asian Awards 2019, and "SHIBAINC" won the "Hong Kong Emerging Service Brand" Award (2018) organised by the Hong Kong Brand Development Council, and the "Best Young Property Award" (2017) and the "Best Property Award" (2018), Award of the Hong Kong Licensing Awards*.

IP's info

1. 2 virtual run under SHIBAINC X Run2Gather were launched in 2019 - One at July Summer run and the other at December Christmas run. Both feature with medals and runner pack. 10% of the registration fee will be donated to NGO - Hong Kong Guide Dog Association.

2. At 2018 December, SHIBAINC with Hong Kong newspaper SKYPOST media has crossover and launched 2 promotion program at Christmas. Make-up class and 10,000 giveaway beauty gift bag to fans.

Website: www.shibainc.com

Simile Design Limited

Kiki Cheng from Simile Design Limited is a established illustrator and designer. Her brand, "Cataholic Wonderland" was founded in 2020, and immediately became the Gold Winner of Hong Kong Licensing Award 2020, Best Hong Kong New Character Award. The brand has now cooperated with different organizations and companies, and its colorful dreamy illustration style is popular among children and women, making it a family-friendly brand.

IP's info

The story of "Cataholic Wonderland" begins when Kiki the piggy accidentally falls into this cat paradise and meets a friendly cat, Mika the magician. Since then, Kiki start her adventure to find a way back home with Mika. During this journey, Kiki meets various catizens, and gradually falls in love with this lively and warn cat paradise.

So Max

The main work includes original animal illustrations and customized pet products, through the creation of graphics and products to bring out the relationship and feelings between people and fur children, arouse the heart! Whether it is the joy of living with the furry child, the sweetness of being with each other, or the guilt or sadness hidden in the bottom of my heart, I hope that I can get happiness and comfort here, leave happy memories, and let go of the sad past! Live in the moment, let's learn to love and be loved with fur kids!

IP's info

Pawsome Island is a mysterious island in an unknown location where Mike, Ginny, Bebee, Mochi and the child Huna live together; they all have different backgrounds, experiences and stories, but they all come to Pawsome with a common goal Island: Learning to love and be loved. It is hoped that through the life stories of the story characters, the readers will return to the simple life with love as the core.

Website: www.designbysomax.com

SUM ART

SUM ART is committed to promoting Hong Kong local culture, customs and traditions, festivals. We provide gifts with the beautiful characteristics of Hong Kong and the Greater China for local residents, visitors, business guests, who could in turn share with their friends and relatives. Our products are self-developed, all paintings are drawn by our Artist, all copyrights are solely owned by us. We hope that through the painting, can share the beauty and culture of Hong Kong and China.

IP's info

Peter Tse is an architect, interior designer and landscape designer, graduated from the Tianjin University's Department of Architecture in 1962. Besides devoting his entire life in architecture, Peter is also interesting in painting especially water colour painting and sketch. Peter's paintings demonstrate the architectural style of the buildings which are meticulous, with rich ambience. People are recognizable from within the landscape and buildings. Peter has created a series of water colour paintings, under the theme of "Impression of Hong Kong".

Website: www.sumarthk.com.hk

Universal Basketball League Limited

It is a company established around the manga work "UBL Universe as a Bottle". The corporate spirit of "The Universe is a Bottle" is to "promote basketball for the next generation". "Universe Dangjinzun Co., Ltd." has gradually developed into an intellectual property licensing company with professional design capabilities. Through continuous innovation and change, UBL's comic characters have developed from images to commodities, and expanded into spaces, stores, and publicity. ...and other fields

IP's info

Universal Basketball League works and its characters are mainly set in the universe and take place 2300 years in the future, around the Universal Basketball League UBL, teams and players fight to win the championship.

Website : ubl.hk

Vision Arts

"Equinox" represents the solstice and positive energy. It is an experienced multinational company in advertising production and public relations event planning. In the past two years, its "Vision Arts" was born, focusing on the creation of comic brands. The 3D animation created by the first IP brand "TracyWhite and Friends" was exhibited at Cannes, France, Japan, Korea, Canada and the United States at the invitation of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in 2018-2019, and was well received.

IP's info

Tracy White loves to wear traditional cheongsam school uniforms and has a simple personality! I love the harmony between Chinese and Western cultures. Born in a global village on Hong Kong Island, I can speak English, Korean, Cantonese and Mandarin!

Insist on sharing love and kindness with the whole universe, spreading peace and happiness!

Keep moving when busy! Keep smiling! Laugh often, keep curiosity and courage, and explore interesting things around you. Sit down and relax when you're tired! Share snacks, read and draw with the animals every day; daydream even more! A dream is starting from my dream! Because she believes the dream is true!

Website: https://instagram.com/tracywhite_show?utm_medium=copy_link

Walado Limited

WÄLADO is a celebration of the beauty of colorful, whimsical and unique designs. This energetic brand was founded by professional illustrator and designer Helen C.Y Yau in Hong Kong. Through WÄLADO's creative and ultimate quality designs, we aim to spread

HAPPINESS.

Recent Awards:

ü  11th International Footwear Design Competition 2019 - Enterprise Group: Children Group Awards, The 1st Place

ü  Youth Artiste Aw ard 2019, Merit

ü  10th International Footwear Design Competition, The 1st Runner-up of Lady's Shoes (Enterprise), 2018

ü  Hong Kong Smart Design Awards, Merit - Personal Accessories (Corporate), 2018

Website: www.walado.com

Yogurt Studio

Yogurt Studio was founded by Hong Kong illustrator Helen Tam, who is devoted to sweet and happy feeling creative works, hoping to make people smile and give inspiration. We launched different products and crossover license projects using the brand's characters, and also joined many exhibitions abroad including the Design Festa (Japan), Creative Expo Taiwan, Thailand Toy Expo, Beijing Toy Expo, Taipei Toy Festival etc., bringing our IP all around the world.

IP's info

Cocktail bun boy was born in a Hong Kong bakery, made from a variety of mixing leftover breads. He always daydream s becoming a superman. In fact, he is just an office worker, with a normal life. Our life may be same as his, is composed of different dreams and reality. Let's follow Cocktail bun boy daily together!

Website: www.yogurt.com.hk


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