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Taiwanese Design Pioneer Apex Lin Honored With 2025 Asia Design Prize’s Prestigious Judge’s Choice Award

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Seoul, South Korea – The Asia Design Prize, a prominent platform for recognizing outstanding design efforts across the continent, has awarded this year’s esteemed “Judge’s Choice” to Apex Lin, Chair Professor at Asia University in Taiwan. This accolade, which took place during the ceremony on March 26 in Seoul’s Four Seasons Hotel, acknowledges Lin’s substantial influence on Asian design through his extensive career in design practice, education, and global promotion. Initiated in 2016, the Asia Design Prize has grown to become a significant event within the design community, underpinned by collaborative efforts between Japanese and … Read more

Taiwanese Design Icon Apex Lin Honored with Prestigious Judge’s Choice Award at 2025 Asia Design Prize

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN — Apex Lin, Pang-Soong, a distinguished professor at Asia University, has been honored with the prestigious “Judge’s Choice” at the 2025 Asia Design Prize (ADP). This accolade, which is one of the most esteemed in the Asian design community, recognizes Lin’s profound influence and extensive contributions to the development and visibility of Asian design on a global scale. The Asia Design Prize, first introduced in 2016, is a collaborative endeavor initiated by the design communities of Japan and South Korea. Organized by the Korean design media company, DESIGNSORI, the competition seeks to identify … Read more

$1.5 Million Award Slashed in Tree Branch Injury Case Due to Public Entity Liability Cap

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St. Louis, MO — A local jury recently awarded Phillip Lacey over $1.5 million after he was injured by a falling tree branch while sitting at a bus stop in Lindenwood Park. However, this figure was later adjusted to just over half a million dollars due to Missouri’s legal caps on damages against public entities. The incident, which occurred in June 2022, resulted in severe injuries for Lacey, including a fractured skull and neck, as well as fractured orbital bones and ankle. These injuries stemmed from a large branch breaking off a pin oak tree … Read more

Renowned Designer Apex Lin, Pang-Soong Honored with Special Jury Award at Asia Design Prize Event

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Seoul, South Korea – Renowned Asian designer Apex Lin, Pang-Soong has been honored with the Special Jury Award at the Asia Design Prize ceremony, recognizing his extensive contributions to the field of design throughout Asia. The award, which was announced this week, shines a spotlight on Lin’s innovative work and his enduring influence on Asian aesthetics and functional design. Pang-Soong’s career spans several decades during which he has been instrumental in evolving the visual and practical aspects of design within the continent. His work, characterized by its blend of traditional motifs with contemporary techniques, has … Read more