Doyoung Kim is the founder of the Asia Design Prize and a dedicated expert who has focused solely on design awards for the past 20 years. In 2008, he launched his business with Designsori, a media platform that supports and promotes participation in design awards worldwide. He is the founder of the Asia Design Prize and K-Design Award. Notably, the K-Design Award, which represents South Korea, has achieved remarkable success and is now recognized as one of the top three design awards in Asia. His vision is to 'elevate the status of designers worldwide to the highest level'. To achieve this, he prioritizes qualitative growth over quantitative expansion and focuses on strengthening the sustainability of businesses. With a deep commitment, he strives to build an award brand that will endure for the next 100 years. He is also the author of Designer’s Guide to Design Competitions and Design Studio Startup Note.