Design companies and manufacturing firms make up a significant portion of Hong Kong’s economy. Some businesses are able to weather the current economic conditions by developing and lever-aging on their soft skills. A collaboration between the design and manufacturing industries will create a strong brand presence for Hong Kong and at the same time increase its value to customers.This project offers design and manufacturing companies an avenue to leverage on its resources and surroundings. The programme comprises (i) a collaboration programme with Association for Creative Education and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (Mainland - Guangdong); (ii) brand-new collaboration projects in SZ and CD; (iii) pavilions at China (SZ) International Cultural Industries Fair in May 2018 and Chengdu Creativity & Design Week (CCDW) in November 2018; (iv) six-month product showrooms in SZ and CD; and (v) monthly networking workshops and seminars in SZ and CD.