Founded in 2000, The Design Alliance Asia (tDA Asia) is a collaborative network of designers in Asia with a shared vision to advance Asian identity as a vital cultural force and a strategic platform for design. The organisation promotes the original creativity of Asian designers by sharing ideas and knowledge of our common yet diverse cultures. tDA Asia is currently represented in 13 Asian countries/regions: China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Lebanon/Middle East, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.