Support is provided for the introduction of outstanding design institutions and designers. Qualified institutions may receive benefits such as rent subsidies and tax incentives. Eligible top-tier talents may enjoy preferential individual income tax policies in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, free compulsory education for children, and other incentives. Enterprises or individuals winning the BDA Grand Award may be given priority access to industrial space or talent policies at the provincial or municipal level (Guangdong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen).

Resources from industry associations and e-commerce platforms will be provided to assist in design team building, product manufacturing, and sales channel construction, supporting publicity and promotional efforts.

Support will be given for the incubation of award-winning enterprises, talents, and works, through connections to investment and financing institutions, innovation and entrepreneurship training platforms, and maker incubation spaces.

Products and institutions winning finalist awards or above (excluding only finalist awards) will be publicly recognized. Main designers of eligible entries may be recommended for honors such as “Guangdong Technical Expert,” “May 1st Labor Medal,” and “March 8th Red Banner Holder.”

Winners will be invited to participate in the annual awards ceremony, domestic and international design competitions, exhibitions, and professional expos. Winning works will also be included in global online and offline exhibitions and permanent museum collections.

Extensive exposure will be provided through CCTV and other domestic and international mainstream media outlets, including mini-documentaries and interview series.

A cross-sector exchange platform will be built to facilitate interaction and collaboration between award winners and global leaders from the design, academic, media, industrial, and financial sectors.

Each edition of the Better Design Award will publish a yearbook of outstanding works for promotion. Winning works will be included, and each awardee will receive a complimentary copy as a keepsake.