In view of the fact that "Taiwanology" is a prominent study in the current academic field, Professor Lin Pan-Sung took the lead in promoting and expanding the research of Taiwan Design, by raising NT$ 1 million to set up "Taiwan Design Research Award". The main core is to encourage and explore local design resources and the uniqueness of historical development in Taiwan, enhance and to promote long-term research of Taiwan's design academics.

Professor Lin Pan-Sung proclaim that NTNU has played an important role in the inspiration of modern art and design of education in Taiwan. Since Taihoku High School period, numerous excellent teachers such as Shiotsuki Toho, Mo Ta-Yuan, Lin Yu-Shan, Liao Wei-Lin, Wang Chien-Chu, Su Mao-Sheng, Wang Hsiu-Hsiung and more dedicated themselves in the education of design in NTNU which has influenced countless students over the past century. Truthfully aim that the veins and texture of the design will get clearer while laying a solid foundation for the next century through the Centennial Design Exhibition.

Date and Time: 7 Sept – 29 Sept (Weekdays 2-5pm; Weekends 9-5pm), 9/9-11 and Mondays are not available Venue: Taiwan Design Corner Organizer: Department of Design, NTNU

Hashtag: #DepartmentofDesignNTNU

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