TAIPEI, Nov. 13, 2024 — The Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI) participated in the 2024 World Design Capital (WDC) event, which took place from November 11-15 in San Diego, USA. As WDC’s first cross-border event, San Diego and Tijuana co-hosted the event under the theme “Beyond Boundaries – Design a Better World,” highlighting human-centered design and international collaboration. TDRI joined other global design leaders to explore how design can foster urban and social innovation.
During the event, TDRI hosted “Taipei Night” at the InterContinental San Diego, bringing together design experts from around the world for an evening showcasing TDRI’s efforts in global design collaboration. The event was held against the backdrop of California’s skyline. TDRI also signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), UC San Diego, The Design Academy, and Mexico’s CETYS Universidad, demonstrating its commitment to cross-disciplinary innovation.
Notable attendees included New Taipei City’s Deputy Secretary-General Kung, Ya-Wen, Mai Nguyen of UC San Diego’s The Design Lab, designers Patricia Moore and Don Norman, WDO President Thomas Garvey, and officials from Los Angeles’ Economic and Cultural Office. Representatives from WDC 2024, 2026FRM, and institutions including UC San Diego and CETYS Universidad, as well as leaders from the San Diego government, AI industries, and the Philippines official delegation, enriched this gathering. Through these interactions, TDRI created a strong platform for sharing insights within the international design community.
A key highlight was TDRI’s participation in the WDC 2024 Beyond Boundaries Design Policy Conference. During the conference, TDRI’s Vice president of R&D Shyhnan LIOU presented research on the Contextualizing: City Design Power Index Model. The institute engaged in discussions with experts from the United States, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, and Germany, showcasing Taiwan’s design expertise on the global stage.
TDRI also attended the Don Norman Design Award ceremony, where the institute was recognized for its contributions to the global design community and its dedication to showcasing Taiwan’s design excellence.
Representing WDC 2016 Taipei, TDRI and Deputy Secretary-General Kung also participated in the City Network Meeting, sharing Taipei’s achievements in sustainable development, urban regeneration, and quality of life. They highlighted recent TDRI initiatives, emphasizing design’s role in public service and social innovation. New Taipei City shared examples of urban improvements achieved through design, reinforcing Taiwan’s position in global urban design.
Through these initiatives, TDRI fosters impactful knowledge exchange, aiming to drive transformative design projects across industries. TDRI will continue exploring new collaborative opportunities to harness the power of design to create a positive impact on society.
SOURCE Taiwan Design Research Institute