2024-05-20

The 8th New Asia Design Workshop held by 2024TISDC from May. 18th to May. 19th has come to a perfect end.

The 8th “New Asia Design Workshop” finally took place from May 18 to May 19, 2024 at Asia University ! Organized by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education (Taiwan), executed by the Department of Visual Communication Design of Asia University, and sponsored by the iSee Taiwan Foundation, Sayling Wen Cultural and Educational Foundation, TPCA Environment Foundation (Special Award Sponsor), which designated a special award, and Cultural Affairs Bureau, Chiayi City. Prestigious international designers, Kimming Yap from Singapore, Leslie Chan from Hong Kong, and Kimiharu Obata from Japan, were invited as instructors for the workshop.

The workshop centered around the competition theme “Equality” and extended to encompass the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through the sharing of their personal experiences and project experiences by the three international designers, students in the workshop were able to incorporate the SDGs into their work. The instructors not only provided professional advice and comprehensive concepts but also taught students how to adapt their thinking to overcome challenges encountered during the creative process. Participants from different grades and fields exchanged and learned from each other during the workshop, resulting in outcomes that are even more astonishing and diverse.

The workshop provided a valuable opportunity for interaction and collaboration with international designers, allowing participants to gain many unique experiences through discussions and deliberations. With the assistance of an excellent interpreter, the instructors were able to accurately convey their thoughts and viewpoints to the students, enabling them to better understand and absorb the professional knowledge from the international speakers. Additionally, collaborative teachers were on hand to assist students, providing a comprehensive learning experience in the creative process. A total of approximately 50 students from various colleges and departments in Taiwan participated in the workshop.

The workshop spanned two days, during which participants gained rich experience and knowledge through hands-on practice and discussions. In the presentation session, students showcased their diligent efforts and heartfelt works from the past the day and a half. These works not only demonstrated their creativity and talent but also closely aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting concerns for environmental protection, social justice, and economic development. We believe that through such workshops, students will continue to unleash their creativity to create designs that resonate with people’s hearts. This year’s workshop has successfully concluded, and we hope that in the future, students will continue to make an impact through design! See you next year! We also look forward to seeing the outstanding works of students in this year’s competition!

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