●○● International Design Masters Lectures Series: Taipei ●○●

 

During the visit of the international judges, the organizer held the “International Design Masters Lecture Series,” in which design experts shared their experience and observations of design. This event not only promoted international exchange, it also benefited the public and learners who are passionate about design. The 17 lectures were held at the NTUH International Convention Center, Taiwan Design Center Creativity Theater, National Library of Public Information and Chen Shiu University. A total of more than 1200 people were attracted to the event. The lecture topics ranged from a combination of design and business, inspiration and interpretation of creativity, to the relationship between workers and the contemporary society. They 

provided different design disciplines with various aspects of observation and thinking. Every session was remarkable. The audience also responded with enthusiasm and took the opportunity to interact with international masters. 

 

 

International Design Masters Lectures Series: Taipei – NTUH International Convention Center Group Photo

 

 

The Taipei session was held at the Taiwan Design Center Creativity Theater. Prof. Touya Takeshi, the representative of Japan Institute of Design Promotion, was the opening speaker. He is a designer of the compartments of Japan’s high-speed rail train. Through his brilliant sharing about design, the audience had a glimpse of the remarkable and strict design aspects of the Japanese industrial design. Dr. Kun-Pyo Lee, a former Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Design Center of LG Electronics, shared the relationship between design education, research, and practice. He openly talked about what is the kind of designs that will truly be needed in the future. The internationally renowned computer graphics (CG) artist, Prof. Kawaguchi Yoichiro, presented to everyone a visual feast that is dynamic, avant-garde, and futuristic. He also shared with everyone the actual merchandise produced from dynamic works. The audience responded with great enthusiasm. On the other hand, Prof. Hong-Yeol Yoon, the President of Korea Ensemble of Contemporary Design(KECD), shared about the design situation in Korea and how to respond to the rapidly changing design patterns of the world. Next, the Creative Director of NOVAE Production House Co., Ltd. in Macau, Mr. Hugo Ao, shared about his dynamic animation works and his walk on this innovative path. Finally, the last lecturer was an internationally renowned Swiss designer, Mr. Niklaus Troxler, who openly shared about his years of graphic design works. Although they were 2-dimensional 

posters, they were full of the rhythm of music. They were static and dynamic at the same time. It was remarkable. A full day of design lectures gave Taiwanese learners the opportunity to experience a design feast together with the representatives of contemporary design in the history. It was an incredibly valuable experience.

 

Prof. Takeshi Toya, delegate of Japan Institute of Design Promotion(JDP)