A summit involving four parties was held to make the Hangzhou design visible on the global stage.

Initiated in 2012, the design week used to be a gathering of rare artworks from around the world. It this year focuses, however, on local designs and artists in a bid to boost China's strength in design.

Ye Fei, curator of the Hangzhou International Design Week 2016, said the exhibition has witnessed great changes over five years. Moving from a historic architecture on an old street to a modern building is a reflection of the event's evolution, according to Ye.

Visitors enjoy artworks on display at the design event in Hangzhou. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]

A G20 themed exhibition shows various photos at the design event. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]