The Department of Industrial Design together with the School of Cultural Technologies of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) invite Cumulus members to join us at the Cumulus Regional Seminar on the “Inter-Cultural Innovation” for design education and professional practice. The event aims to gather Cumulus members China to discuss the ongoing challenges and opportunities in design education related to the rapid development of the AI and other emerging technologies. Through vivid and insightful discussions, we will explore participants’ views on the advantages and disadvantages of different educational models, concerns related to potential homogenization of education, innovative approaches to education as well as the importance of preserving and cultivating traditional values. Esteemed speakers from design, education, and local industry will share insights, fostering dialogue and collaboration. Moreover, the two-days seminar will welcome design leaders from the Netherlands as part of the Dutch-Chinese collaboration on culture, innovation, and education. They will share their experience and visions on design through keynote presentations and hands-on workshops for the students. Hosted by XJTLU, a Sino-British university with a British curriculum and international faculty, this seminar aims to bridge cultures and shape innovative approaches to design education.
Read more about the specific topics of discussion here:
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is a Cumulus Full Member and an international joint venture university founded by Xi’an Jiaotong University in China and the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. As an independent Sino-foreign cooperative university, it captures the essence of both prestigious parent universities and is the largest of such universities approved by the Ministry of Education in China.
XJTLU Industrial Design Department has an aim of training a new generation of industrial and product designers able to tackle the challenges associated with China’s ongoing social, cultural, and economic transformation. All of the department’s programmes are accredited by the internationally recognised Chartered Society of Designers, which is based in the UK.
XJTLU School of Cultural Technologies pioneers the latest in creative disciplines and cutting-edge art practices, encompassing game design, virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, AI, visual art, computational media, generative art, performance, interactive media, networked art, prototyping physical interfaces, installation art, experimental filmmaking, and animation.
Cumulus is the leading global association of art and design education and research. Diversity is a foundational value of Cumulus, an association started with the aspiration to build bridges for art and design education across borders.
Time:
28-29 November 2024, 2-day events, 8:00 – 17:00
Mode of Participation:
The event will be held onsite, with an opportunity to join online as attendees.
Cumulus China members are encouraged to join onsite, all Cumulus members are very welcome to join the event online! Please contact 2024CumulusXJTLU@xjtlu.edu.cn for more details.
Participants:
Cumulus China Leaders and Experts, Suzhou/Jiangsu local companies (museums, IT, design studios), Design Leaders from the Netherlands.
Audience:
Cumulus member institutions staff and students.
Language:
English and Chinese. There will be an AI-text simultaneous translation provided for speakers.
The Department of Industrial Design together with the School of Cultural Technologies of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) invite Cumulus members to join us at the Cumulus Regional Seminar on the “Inter-Cultural Innovation” for design education and professional practice. The event aims to gather Cumulus members China to discuss the ongoing challenges and opportunities in design education related to the rapid development of the AI and other emerging technologies. Through vivid and insightful discussions, we will explore participants’ views on the advantages and disadvantages of different educational models, concerns related to potential homogenization of education, innovative approaches to education as well as the importance of preserving and cultivating traditional values. Esteemed speakers from design, education, and local industry will share insights, fostering dialogue and collaboration. Moreover, the two-days seminar will welcome design leaders from the Netherlands as part of the Dutch-Chinese collaboration on culture, innovation, and education. They will share their experience and visions on design through keynote presentations and hands-on workshops for the students. Hosted by XJTLU, a Sino-British university with a British curriculum and international faculty, this seminar aims to bridge cultures and shape innovative approaches to design education.
Read more about the specific topics of discussion here:
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Event Information
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is a Cumulus Full Member and an international joint venture university founded by Xi’an Jiaotong University in China and the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. As an independent Sino-foreign cooperative university, it captures the essence of both prestigious parent universities and is the largest of such universities approved by the Ministry of Education in China.
XJTLU Industrial Design Department has an aim of training a new generation of industrial and product designers able to tackle the challenges associated with China’s ongoing social, cultural, and economic transformation. All of the department’s programmes are accredited by the internationally recognised Chartered Society of Designers, which is based in the UK.
XJTLU School of Cultural Technologies pioneers the latest in creative disciplines and cutting-edge art practices, encompassing game design, virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, AI, visual art, computational media, generative art, performance, interactive media, networked art, prototyping physical interfaces, installation art, experimental filmmaking, and animation.
Cumulus is the leading global association of art and design education and research. Diversity is a foundational value of Cumulus, an association started with the aspiration to build bridges for art and design education across borders.
Event Details
Location:
XJTLU SIP campus, 111 Ren’ai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, PRC, 215123
Time:
28-29 November 2024, 2-day events, 8:00 – 17:00
Mode of Participation:
The event will be held onsite, with an opportunity to join online as attendees.
Cumulus China members are encouraged to join onsite, all Cumulus members are very welcome to join the event online! Please contact 2024CumulusXJTLU@xjtlu.edu.cn for more details.
Participants:
Cumulus China Leaders and Experts, Suzhou/Jiangsu local companies (museums, IT, design studios), Design Leaders from the Netherlands.
Audience:
Cumulus member institutions staff and students.
Language:
English and Chinese. There will be an AI-text simultaneous translation provided for speakers.