BODW In the City, an exciting citywide design initiative organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre with the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency as the lead sponsor, aims to amplify the impact of Business of Design Week (BODW) in the city; to engage tourists and the public while activating Brand and Venue Partners.

Running from November 24 to December 7, 2025, this vibrant event showcases Hong Kong's commitment to design excellence and creativity in a way that contributes to the local economy. This year’s theme, ‘CurioCity,’ aligns with BODW’s overarching theme of ‘Curiosity,’ sparking a curious perspective among the public.

With over 30 events organised by various organisations, businesses, and cultural venues, this initiative transforms Hong Kong's design destinations into dynamic spaces filled with installations, programmes, exhibitions, workshops, performances, etc. By seamlessly blending cultural and commercial elements, BODW In the City invites everyone to experience how design enhances everyday life and business operations.

BODW in the city is an exciting citywide design initiative organised by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), with the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency as the lead sponsor, aimed at engaging the tourists, general public and consumers while activating local brands and retailers.

CityProg 2023 takes the theme ‘Game Changers’, focusing on ‘Communicating Circularity’ and ‘Celebrating Local Game Changers’ and paving the way for a sustainable future in three directions ‘Design and City’, ‘Design and Business’, and ‘Design and Lifestyle’, with events peaking from 23 November to 17 December.

A community extension programme of HKDC’s annual flagship event Business of Design Week (BODW), CityProg spans throughout the year, with major happenings in November and December near BODW annually, peaking from 26 November to 4 December for the 2022 edition. To celebrate HKDC’s 20th anniversary, the 2022 edition of CityProg has taken the theme ‘20s: Reflect·Refresh·Reset’, with a focus on ‘Design for Sustainable Community’. It joined forces with different sector partners and the wider public to make a positive impact to the community with good design, adhering to a ‘business for good’ concept.

This year’s theme revolves around “Change”. We believe that good design enables change in behaviour, and empowers designers to influence expectations, values and ultimately steer behaviour of people. Reflecting on the of power of designers, both they and the companies they work for have the responsibility of using their power for good. This would be to create shared values, while addressing social needs in order to create opportunities, to bring people together and subsequently, to improve lives. When companies are successful in creating shared value opportunities, they will be able to enhance their economic value in the long run.

As a community extension of Business of Design Week (BODW), CityProg spans all year round with its peak in November to December and major happenings during BODW period, i.e. 28 Nov - 6 Dec 2020. Coming to its third edition, this year CityProg is themed on "20/20 Vision of Post-pandemic World" which will present more than 200 design and creative happenings to inspire the public to search for their unique 20/20 vision and a spirit of designing for society.

As an extension of Business of Design Week (BODW). CityProg spans from November to December of each year, with major happenings occurring during the BODW period, ie. 30 Nov - 8 Dec 2019. It was debuted in 2018 by Hong Kong Design Centre, with Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the Lead Sponsor.

BODW City Programme (CityProg) is a citywide creative and business community activation programme with the aim to engage public, activate the community and foster collaboration with local businesses and brands.

To ensure the spirit of creativity is felt citywide and to celebrate good designs and innovations that shape a better society, the annual Business of Design Week (BODW) further expands the creative horizons to the general public through a series of events in collaboration with different brands, businesses and local design institutions, taking place throughout Hong Kong under the banner of BODW Satellite Events x deTour.