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Introduction
International Summer Design Workshop 2023
Keelung Taiwan | August 19 - 29
The International Summer Design Workshop 2023 brought students together from different countries to work together on creating new service design ideas for practical problems in Keelung involving extensive fieldwork.
About 90 students joined in this workshop from countries such as Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Singapore.
They worked together sharing a cross-cultural experience, marching towards achieving their goals of creating innovative designs.
About the ISDW
Objective of the workshop
Design education is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Solving global problems requires understanding different cultures and perspectives. In this workshop, students from diverse design backgrounds get to collaborate and use English to communicate. They learn about other cultures, build empathy, and develop global design skills. The goal of ISDW is to help young designers connect with the world and be better prepared for the global age.
2023 ISDW Workshop core
The ISDW focuses on what designers do to solve problems effectively.
It begins by deeply understanding the problem from the user's point of view. It is also necessary to identify different types of users and how they relate to the problem.
Understanding the context and how it shapes user opinions and experiences is key.
The workshop encouraged creative thinking and collaboration with locals through extensive fieldwork, in order to come up with a variety of solutions.
It was all about diving into the problem, considering different perspectives, and working together to find the best solution
Participating universities:
Design Theme
The theme for ISDW 2023 involves the exploration of a new society emerging from the progression of previous ones.
This evolution requires the utilization of digital innovation,the adoption of new design thinking, and the engagement of the imagination and creativity of many individuals.
Service Design in Keelung is the central theme, allowing for the examination of how design can influence and enhance daily life of people in Keelung.
Field Work
We travelled to many famous spots in Keelung town for two days during fieldwork
While researching and collecting data we didn’t forget to enjoy the local sceneries and food!
Some of the most attractive spots we travelled in Keelung
- Waimushan Seaside Scenic Area
- Keelung MiaoKou Night Market
- Heping Island Park
- Jiufen Old Street
Design Process
- Brainstorming - Collecting data during field work and brainstorming
- KJ-method - Idea generating and prioritizing
- Prototyping - Creating prototypes and presentations
Our Designs
We created many designs in teams and presented
Click below to view all our presentations!
FUN activity
Starting with fieldwork, throughout the project we made sure to keep an atmosphere filled with joy and laughter
Worked through the cross cultural-exchange making a lot of good memories
Ending
We learned how difficult it is to have discussions using English as a common language.
At the same time, we realized that language is just one tool for communication.We also learned how to come up with ideas for design.
We were able to gain valuable experience and grow.
Thank you for reading!
