Sustainability Report
Sustainability Repor
Sustainability Report of The School of Design
1. Vision for Sustainability Development of The SchoolSustainability Report of The School of Design
The College will align with the University’s 2025–2029 Mid-Term Development Plan and sustainability vision, while responding to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. By integrating and implementing its academic research, industry collaboration, teaching, and sustainability objectives, the College aims to promote sustainable economic, social, and environmental development in Taiwan and globally.
2. Goals for Sustainable Development of the School
(1) Key SDGs and Performance Analysis of the School for 2025
Performance Overview of SDGs for the School of Design in 2025
| Total | SDG 1 |
SDG 2 |
SDG 3 |
SDG 4 |
SDG 5 |
SDG 6 |
SDG 7 |
SDG 8 |
SDG 9 |
SDG 10 |
SDG 11 |
SDG 12 |
SDG 13 |
SDG 14 |
SDG 15 |
SDG 16 |
SDG 17 |
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| Teaching Courses (Courses Offered) | 1827 | 40 | 28 | 131 | 337 | 120 | 35 | 78 | 184 | 169 | 116 | 202 | 137 | 85 | 13 | 27 | 57 | 68 |
| Industry-Academia Collaboration Projects (Number of Projects) |
177 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 47 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 33 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| Academic Publications (Number of Papers) |
157 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Overall Total | 42 | 30 | 171 | 471 | 121 | 41 | 83 | 209 | 228 | 129 | 251 | 159 | 88 | 14 | 35 | 61 | 81 | |
The College’s sustainable development goals are grounded in the educational philosophy of higher education and the fulfillment of social responsibility, pursuing sustainability across economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
Key sustainability priorities at the curriculum level include: No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, Life Below Water, Life on Land, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and Partnerships for the Goals—covering all 17 SDGs.
Key sustainability priorities at the industry–government–academia collaboration level include: No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, Life Below Water, Life on Land, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and Partnerships for the Goals—covering all 17 SDGs.
Key sustainability priorities at the academic publication level include: Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Reduced Inequalities, Life on Land, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, and Partnerships for the Goals—covering a total of 11 SDGs.
(2) Short-Term, Medium-Term, and Long-Term Sustainable Development Goals of the School
In addition, the College aligns with the University’s Five Strategic Pillars—distinctive development, academic excellence, industry integration, internationalization, and precision management—to achieve the vision of becoming an internationally renowned university characterized by innovative teaching and strong industry alignment. Through this approach, the College advances global engagement while fulfilling its social responsibility and commitment to sustainability.
| Short-term Goals | Achieve annual institutional performance indicators. |
| Medium-term Goals | Building upon the University’s Five Strategic Action Pillars, the College will progressively realize its sustainability vision through distinctive development, academic excellence, industry integration, internationalization, and precision management. (1) Distinctive Development and Enrollment: Strengthen connections with partner schools to enhance student recruitment, while implementing curriculum reform and adjustments to improve enrollment performance. A digital learning platform will be used to deepen relationships with partner schools, integrate smart educational services, and enhance the College’s teaching reputation. (2) Academic Excellence: Through adjustments in resource allocation, the College will meet “basic needs” while reinforcing “distinctive development needs,” thereby improving overall academic research performance. (3) Industry–Academia Integration: Clarify relevant rights and responsibilities with each department, with the College coordinating or facilitating interdisciplinary integration. Industry–academia experience-sharing events will be organized, and practical collaboration experiences will be incorporated into curricula to enhance industry–academia performance. (4) Internationalization: Implement international recruitment training, increase the procurement of advanced equipment for doctoral programs, encourage faculty participation in or organization of joint international forums, and collaborate with the Office of International Affairs and overseas sister institutions to establish special programs for international students, thereby increasing international enrollment. (5) Precision Management: Promote digital transformation in university governance and precision education. Each department will report its digitalization needs, integrate academic resources, enable data sharing, and establish a systematic information platform for efficient use by all faculty, staff, and students. |
| Long-Term Goals | Guided by the global 2030 Sustainable Development vision, and under the framework of the University’s Five Strategic Action Pillars, the College will progressively position itself as the central driving force in comprehensively planning academic research, industry collaboration, sustainability-oriented curricula, and teaching that respond to the needs of society, the environment, and learners—thereby contributing to global sustainable development. |
3. Analysis of the sustainable effectiveness of teaching, industry and research in 2025
1. Analysis of the sustainable effectiveness of teaching courses in 2025
Explanation of strengths and weaknesses:
(1) Strengths: SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities.
(2) Weaknesses: SDG 2 - Zero Hunger, SDG 14 - Life Below Water (Sustainable Oceans), SDG 15 - Life on Land (Terrestrial Ecology).
| The total number of courses offered by the school: - Academic Year 113 (2nd Semester): 946 courses - Academic Year 114 (1st Semester): 881 courses - Total: 1827 course |
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| Aligned with SDGs | Number of courses | Representative Course Titles |
| SDG1 | 40 | 人工智慧與設計應用(Artificial Intelligence and Design Applications)、地方創生場域參訪與個案分析(Grand Tour and Case Study)、品牌行銷與設計(Brand Marketing and Design)、３Ｄ動畫創作(3D Animation Create)、商業廣告影片(Commercial Film （ＣＦ）)…等。 |
| SDG2 | 28 | 視覺文法(Visual Grammar)、品牌整合實務設計(Branding Integration Practice Design)、設計企劃與創意思考(Design Planning and Creative Thinking)、影音藝術(Moving Image Arts)、社群媒體行銷(Social Media Marketing) …等。 |
| SDG3 | 131 | 環境與室內建築設計研究(Environment & Interior Architecture Design research) 、交互設計(Interaction Design)、人因與空間設計(Human Factor & Space Design)、體育(Physical Education)、人機互動設計與應用(Design and Application of Human Computer Interaction)、智慧互動產品設計(Intelligent Interactive Product Design)…等。 |
| SDG4 | 337 | 古蹟維修(Restoration of Ruins)、智慧座艙設計(Smart Cabin Design)、敘事展演設計(Narrative Exhibition Design)、空間數位設計與方法研究(Digital Architecture Design Research)、衍伸式圖像建構(Generative Image Construction)…等。 |
| SDG5 | 120 | 文化專題講座(Culture Project Seminars)、資訊圖文研究(Research of Information Design)、人因與空間設計(Human Factor & Space Design)、設計倫理與法規(Design Ethics and Laws)、社群媒體行銷(Social Media Marketing)、場域探索與大地遊戲(Place Exploration and Geocaching)…等。 |
| SDG6 | 35 | 永續建築設計(The Design of Sustainable Architecture)、綠色設計導論(Introduction of Green Design)、數位服務設計與行銷研究(Digital Service Design and Marketing Research)、商業廣告影片(Commercial Film （ＣＦ）)、智慧產品設計(Smart Product Design)…等。 |
| SDG7 | 78 | 永續建築設計(The Design of Sustainable Architecture) 、綠色設計導論(Introduction of Green Design) 、綠建築概論(Introduce of Green Architecture)、生活木器(Life Woodworks)、綠色設計專論(Special Issues on Green Design) …等。 |
| SDG8 | 184 | 原住民社區設計專論(Special Topic on Aboriginal Community Design)、產業實務實習(Industry Internship)、設計實習(Design Practice) 、職場英文(Career English)、、行銷實務專案(Branding and Marketing Practice)、線上線下虛實融合行銷設計研究(Online Marge Offline Marketing Design Research) …等。 |
| SDG9 | 169 | 積層製造與３Ｄ掃描(Additive Manufacturing and 3D Scanning)、３Ｄ數位創意模型設計(3D Computer Modeling Design)、住宅規畫與設計(Housing Planning and Design)、複雜形態的生成建模(Generative Modelling of Complex Morphology)、跨領域實務區塊鏈(Interdisciplinary practical blockchain)、３Ｄ數位影像虛擬設計(3D Digital Image in Virtual Design)、智慧座艙設計(Smart Cabin Design)…等。 |
| SDG10 | 116 | 地方創生場域參訪與個案分析(Grand Tour and Case Study)、短片劇本設計(Short Script Design)、政府資源與補助計畫研究(Research of Government Resources and Funding)、設計倫理與法規(Design Ethics and Laws)、設計企劃與創意思考(Design Planning and Creative Thinking) …等。 |
| SDG11 | 202 | 地方創生智能設計(Smart Design of Regional Revitalization)、綠色設計專論(Special Issues on Green Design)、永續建築設計(The Design of Sustainable Architecture)、建築物理(Building environment)、古蹟維修(Restoration of Ruins)…等。 |
| SDG12 | 137 | 綠建築概論(Introduce of Green Architecture)、原型設計(Prototype Design)、敷地計畫(Site planning)、綠色設計專論(Special Issues on Green Design)、場域與室內空間計畫實務概論(The Space & Interior Plan and Practice)…等。 |
| SDG13 | 85 | 綠建築概論(Introduce of Green Architecture) 、人因與空間設計(Human Factor & Space Design)、環境與室內建築設計研究(Environment & Interior Architecture Design research)、綠色設計專論(Special Issues on Green Design)、永續建築設計(The Design of Sustainable Architecture)…等。 |
| SDG14 | 13 | 永續建築設計(The Design of Sustainable Architecture)、綠色設計導論(Introduction of Green Design) 、編輯設計與印刷(Edit Design and Printing)、環境與室內建築設計研究(Environment & Interior Architecture Design research)、商業廣告影片(Commercial Film （ＣＦ）)…等。 |
| SDG15 | 27 | 永續建築設計(The Design of Sustainable Architecture)、材料應用與加工(Material Application and Processing)、綠色設計導論(Introduction of Green Design)、設計風格與時尚文化專論(Special Topics on Design Style and Fashion Culture)、綠建築概論(Introduce of Green Architecture) …等。 |
| SDG16 | 57 | 人因與空間設計(Human Factor & Space Design)、福祉與關懷設計(Wellbeing and Caring Design)、品牌整合實務設計(Branding Integration Practice Design)、文化專題講座(Culture Project Seminars)、品牌行銷與設計(Brand Marketing and Design)…等。 |
| SDG17 | 68 | 設計方法(Method of Design)、綠建築概論(Introduce of Green Architecture)、品牌行銷與設計(Brand Marketing and Design)、地方創生國際見學與個案分析(Overseas Grand Tour and Case Study)、人因與空間設計(Human Factor & Space Design)…等。 |
2. Analysis of 2025 Sustainability Outcomes in Industry–Government–Academia Collaboration Projects (Including NSC Projects, General Industry–Academia Collaborations, and Government-Funded Programs)
Description of the strength and weakness indicators:
(1) Strengths: SDG 4-Quality Education, SDG 9-Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDG 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities.
(2) Weaknesses: SDG 1-No Poverty, SDG 2-Zero Hunger, SDG 5-Gender Equality, SDG 14-Life Below Water, SDG 15-Life on Land.
| Total number of industry-academia collaboration projects: - National Science Council:40 projects - General industry-academia collaborations: 106 projects - Government-funded projects 31 projects - Total: 177 project |
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| Aligned with SDGs | Number of projects | Representative Project Titles |
| SDG1 | 2 | In 2025, domestic universities were encouraged to send students abroad for study or professional internships through the “Sea of Learning, Precious Pearls” program. Additionally, the Youth Overseas Volunteer Service Team Projects—“Yunsheng Hope” and “Liaoyuan Mengya”—provided opportunities for students to engage in international volunteer service. |
| SDG2 | 3 | Agricultural product packaging sets, the 2025 “Development of Online Game Teaching Materials for Proper Use of Sedative and Sleeping Medications” project, and the 2025 Changhua County Cultural and Creative Guidance and Capacity-Building Incubation Program. |
| SDG3 | 10 | In 2025, projects included the Douliu Roundabout Installation Art for the Yunlin National Sports Games, market research and conceptual product design for innovative material applications, stress analysis of screwdriver heads, regional industry–academia collaboration on immersive sports brand lifestyle experience design, and research on schema and memory applications for generative AI in psychological therapy, among others. |
| SDG4 | 47 | In 2025, the university provided subsidies to vocational and technical colleges to encourage students to participate in international skills competitions, including the 21st National Vocational and Technical College Computer Animation Competition in 2025; the 2025 College Teaching Practice Research Project - New Practice in Design Planning: Deepening Students' Design Proposal Abilities through Teamwork and 12 Prototypes; the 2025 Community College High Speed Rail Station Sustainable Lantern Festival; the Ministry of Education's "2025 6th Taiwan Science Festival - Science Market" booth activity; AI Empowering the Future × Industry-Academia Collaboration to Create a New Generation, etc. |
| SDG5 | 1 | In 2025, the Yunlin County Museum and Local Culture Center Operations Planning Project was implemented. |
| SDG6 | 4 | Projects in 2025 included the high-altitude automated construction robot, the Yunlin County Health Bureau–commissioned project subsidized for local government initiatives on child accident and injury prevention awareness, the survey of tangible cultural heritage in Taichung’s Longjing, Dadu, and Wuri Districts, and the design of directional signage for tourism spots along Route 7 and the Qingshui Geothermal Area. |
| SDG7 | 4 | In 2025, projects included the Feng Tai Competency Exploration Course Program, the Industrial Park Cross-Regional Low-Carbon Transformation Integration Promotion Project – YunTech Industrial Low-Carbon Park Establishment and Advanced Energy-Saving Guidance Program, and a study on the effect of trellis planting forms on the environmental temperature beneath them. |
| SDG8 | 19 | Projects included personal lightweight electric vehicle design research, 2026 acrylic material application design, development, and promotion, smart baby bottle design and production, the Central Taiwan Cross-University Integrated Research and Industrialization Platform Project, and research on innovative furniture design and commercialization strategies using domestic timber—case study with startup brand collaboration, among others. |
| SDG9 | 33 | Projects included electronic torque wrench design research, the SBIR project on AI voice replication and 3D holographic technology for ceremonial service design and development, innovative applications of concrete materials beyond traditional building materials, the 2024 Dapi Straw Sauerkraut Festival integrated marketing and communication design, and breast massager design and production, among others. |
| SDG10 | 12 | Projects included the “Getting to Know Yunlin Zhao’an Hakka” book series, the 2024–2025 Lishan Scenic Area “Li Xiang Sen Huo” Tourism Brand Development Project, the Dong Caotun Rest Stop Roadway Signage Design, and the design and development of bathing aids for long-term care facilities, among others. |
| SDG11 | 18 | Projects included bamboo industry product design in low-mountain areas, the publication project of master artisan Liu Xingze’s traditional bamboo weaving craft, the 2025 Changlong Wetland Mobile Art Feast commissioned planning and execution, regional and transitional studies: the construction of multi-story wooden townhouses in the Chiayi mountain-adjacent area and the formation of mountain–urban streetscapes, and the Smart Rainforest Capacity-Building and Industrial Innovation Project for Precision Elderly Frailty Prevention, among others. |
| SDG12 | 5 | Projects included the key visual design for the 10th, 3rd Annual Meeting and Symposium of the Chinese Society for Water Resources Management, the 2025 Forestry Railway “Youth Shan Jiao Line” Community Revitalization and Guidance Project, the research on mobile technology interfaces for developing auxiliary visual accessibility life modalities (terminated), and the gamified virtual pilgrimage system: digital preservation and innovation of Mazu procession culture. |
| SDG13 | 3 | Projects included lip-sync creation for game characters and the 2025 Media Literacy and Social Media Management Training Program. |
| SDG14 | 1 | Alishan Forestry and Railway Important Cultural Landscape Preservation and Management Project. |
| SDG15 | 2 | Projects included the PlantTell multimodal plant-sensing device design and “From Food and Snacks to Lifestyle—How Design Makes Potato Chips So Diverse and Colorful?” |
| SDG16 | 4 | In 2025, projects included the Attending Physicians and Supervisors Training Camp, the 2025 Changhua County Cultural Heritage Protection Professional Service Center, and the 2025 Yunlin County Community Planner Guidance Program. |
| SDG17 | 9 | Projects included the iYouth Voice Youth International Expression and Field Study Program – Voices in Slow Towns: Slow Co-Living – Taiwan Youth Long Stay × Cereceda International Expression Program, the Japanese Game Facial Animation Production Project, the Aesthetic Creative Brand Strategy Alliance (II) (2/3), the YCDC Yunlin Creative Design Center Commissioned Operation and Management – 2025, and Transformation, Collaboration, and Value Co-Creation in Craft Production Areas: A Comparative Study between Taiwan and Japan (1/2), among others. |
(3) Analysis of 2025 Sustainability Outcomes in Academic Publications
Explanation of strengths and weaknesses:
(1) Strengths: SDG 3-Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4-Quality Education, SDG 9-Sustainable Industry and Infrastructure, SDG 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities.
(2) Weaknesses: SDG 1-No Poverty, SDG 5-Gender Equality, SDG 13-Climate Action, SDG 14-Life Below Water.
| The total number of papers published by the institute is 157 | ||
| Complying with SDGs | Number of papers | Representative Paper Titles |
| SDG1 | 0 | none |
| SDG2 | 0 | none |
| SDG3 | 30 | Projects included human-centered design exploring alcohol for menstrual pain relie, Design and Development of Integrated Mobile Assistive Devices, Teacher and student satisfaction with air conditioners in elementary schools: A coastal Taiwan case study, Study on the Carbon Sequestration Benefits of Community Greening in Yunlin County, Psychological Exploration and Visual Analysis of the Creative Process in “Blank Mind” Visual Works, among others. |
| SDG4 | 33 | Utilization of government grants for funding: insights into STEM education teachers in Taiwan, Exploring Literary Visualization Design: A Case Study of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Cross-Disciplinary Creation of Surrealist Dynamic Video Projection and Dance: Returning Home in Dance-Surreal Performance, Research on the Development and Application of Green Ceramic Crafts from a Sustainable Design Perspective, Calligraphy Brushwork is Suitable for the Initial Exploration of Computer Fonts, among others. |
| SDG5 | 0 | none |
| SDG6 | 2 | Unseen Imprint: Resonating Bio-Art Through RFID, Discussing the Design Strategies of Fengshan Water Resources Game. |
| SDG7 | 1 | Assessment of photovoltaic power potential on Taiwan school rooftops. |
| SDG8 | 6 | Human-Centered Research and Design of Nursing Work Carts, Applying Generative Artificial Intelligence Combined with Brand Prototypes in Interior Lighting Design, AI-Driven Design Governance: A New Model for Cross-Disciplinary Project Collaboration, Applying Generative Artificial Intelligence Combined with Brand Prototypes in Interior Lighting Design, among others. |
| SDG9 | 26 | Exploring Objective Evaluation and Analysis of Fluid Art Creation, Research on Visual Design Elements of Green Packaging Using Subtractive Thinking, Exploring Visual Ambiguity in Image Representation and Perception, Research of Curatorial Quality Dimensions: An Analysis of Exhibition Quality Formation from Advocacy Standpoints, among others. |
| SDG10 | 1 | Color Planning Study for Green-Themed Packaging: A Case Study of Shampoo |
| SDG11 | 31 | The Birth of Monsters: Analyzing Human–Animal Conflicts under Stress from a Cultural Dualism Perspective, An Exploration of the Stylistic Features of Clerical Script and Their Applications in Contemporary Typeface Design, Preliminary Planning of the Beigang Pilgrimage Route: A Qualitative Study of Local Religious Practices and Spiritual Experiences, A Preliminary Study on the Impact of Tin Mining during the British Colonial Period on the Development of the Ipoh Region, Malaysia, among others. |
| SDG12 | 17 | A Study on Innovative Design of Local Emotional Value in Jiaozhi Ceramics, Exploring the Application of Conjoint Analysis in Studying the Appeal Factors of Zen-Inspired Brands, The Impact of Tableware Design on Food Waste and Health, Fostering Integral Sustainable Design Thinking: A Teaching Strategy for Upcycling Practice, among others. |
| SDG13 | 0 | none |
| SDG14 | 0 | none |
| SDG15 | 6 | Preliminary Study on Trellis Survey and Carbon Sequestration Analysis in Yunlin County, Exploring the Potential of Community Trail Reconstruction as a Community Development Strategy, Preliminary Study on the Application Strategies for Signage Design on Zhanghu Trail, Parametric Design Practice and Innovative Teaching of Silk Weaving Patterns, among others. |
| SDG16 | 0 | none |
| SDG17 | 4 | Empathy Game Toolkit: developing a modular toolkit for cross-disciplinary design contexts, Managing Cross-Cultural Design Teams, A Wearable Emotion Display Device for Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration, Semantic Consensus in Teams via Visual Clustering and Biofeedback. |
4. Analysis of 2025 Sustainability Outcomes in the College’s Spatial and Facility Management
(1) Electricity Usage/Energy-saving Measures
Over the past year, the College has continuously monitored electricity consumption and actively implemented various energy-saving measures, including:
1. Replacing air conditioners over 15 years old with energy-efficient inverter models to reduce power usage and qualify for subsidies.
2. Strengthening air-conditioning management in each department by reminding faculty and students to keep doors closed, maintaining a stable and comfortable indoor temperature.
3. Encouraging faculty and students to adjust lighting and air-conditioning usage according to the number of occupants, achieving additional energy savings.
4. Gradually replacing public-area lighting with sensor-activated fixtures to reduce electricity consumption. Sensor lights have now been installed throughout the corridors of all design buildings, reducing energy use by 60%. Some manual switches have been concealed to prevent unnecessary usage, while still allowing operation when needed.
(2) Water Usage and Conservation Measures
- 1. Installation of Water-Saving Devices: Recommend installing water-efficient equipment, such as low-flow faucets and toilets with tank pressure-reducing devices.
2. Awareness and Education: Enhance awareness of water conservation among students, faculty, staff, and the campus community through campaigns and educational programs.
3. Monitoring and Management: Utilize technology to monitor and manage water usage. Install water meters and intelligent water management systems to detect and address potential leaks promptly.
The College of Design, committed to an environmentally friendly campus, has promoted diversified waste management by creating a flagship 3R House—a new circular-space initiative. Comprised of a single 20-foot container, the space functions as an environmental classroom designed around the 3R principles: Reduce (minimize usage), Reuse (maximize resource use), and Recycle (repurpose materials). The interior is bright and spacious, addressing the traditional issues of dirty and malodorous waste areas. Signage guides faculty and students to properly sort waste and recycle resources. Through collaborative operation and maintenance, this initiative fosters positive environmental education and learning experiences, showcasing the School of Design’s commitment to humanities, sustainability, and a beautiful campus environment.
(4) Other Measures
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5. 2025 Sustainability Highlights of the College
(1) Representative Case/Activity: From Tribal Communities to the Global South – Establishing Sustainable Design Research Experience and Expanding International Collaboration Models
| Corresponding ESG item：⬛environment ⬛society ⬛governance | ||
| Corresponding SDGs projects: SDG 4-Quality Education, SDG 10-Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 17-Partnerships for the Goals | ||
| Case introduction: This project integrates local engagement with international collaboration, guiding students to work closely with rural communities and Indigenous tribes in Taiwan to participate in cultural preservation, co-creative design, and sustainable agricultural initiatives. Through courses and research teams, students have worked in locations such as Zhanghu Community in Yunlin and Lioujhongxi Tribe in Tainan, engaging directly in design implementation and community empowerment, combining professional design practice with social responsibility. Using design thinking and service-learning approaches, students learn to integrate digital technologies with cultural knowledge. They participate in tasks such as agricultural product packaging, cultural event planning, and community space improvements, addressing sustainability challenges related to declining birth rates, aging populations, and cultural heritage preservation. The project also aligns with the New Southbound Policy, collaborating with academic institutions in countries like Vietnam and Indonesia, encouraging students to join international workshops and bilingual exchanges. This expands their global perspective and strengthens cross-cultural design communication skills. By using design as an actionable interface, students build a practical understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), contributing locally and internationally, and developing into a new generation of designers who actively engage with social issues and promote community development. |
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Promotional materials designed by students for the Zhanghu Community.
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2023 Jackie Chan Low-Carbon Community Experimental Project - On-Site Base
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