Shanghai, 12 May 2011

On May 12, the first edition of the Dutch Design in China Yearbook 2011 was presented by the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation and Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Maxime Verhagen. Ask4Me Group and 40 other Dutch design firms and their recent Chinese projects have been documented in this first edition. The special online version contains a searchable directory of all Dutch creative industry in China.

The aim of the yearbook and the website is to provide a snapshot of Dutch design in China, promote Dutch design in an international context and connect to potential new clients and projects. The launch of the yearbook was initiated by Dutch Design Workspace in close collaboration with Studio Dumbar (graphic design) and Studio DimSum (online version). It is produced in close collaboration with DutchDFA, Netherlands Embassy in Beijing and the Consulates General in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Guangzhou. The yearbook was released in China and the Netherlands in the English and Chinese language. http://uk.dutchdesigninchina.com