从1997年起是中国平面设计面向世界的开始，98年法国世界杯国际海报大赛向全球征集100张海报作品的活动吸引了大量中国的主流设计师参加，也是中国设计在国际舞台上初露锋芒，在入选中国的四张海报中，王宏明先生的作品凸显传统文化底蕴及创新思路，倍受国际同行关注。

1997 was the start for China Graphic Design to go to the world. In France 98 FIFA World Cup International Poster Competition to collect 100 theme posters in the world, many Chinese main designers were attracted to participate, and China design also displayed its strength in the world. In the four Chinese posters selected, the work of Mr. HM. Wang reflected the inside connotation of traditional cultures and innovative ideas, and attracted great attentions from professionals in the world.