2025 C-IDEA Conference First International PhD Forum
To promote academic exchange and collaboration among PhD/MFA students globally and showcase the latest design research achievements, the C-IDEA Conference will host the First International PhD Forum. We now invite PhD/MFA students from around the world to submit their papers and participate.
2025 C-IDEA Conference Keynote Speech
David Blaiklock
University of South Australia, Australia
Lecturer Topic: Designing Curiosity
Qixin Shi
Anhui Institute of Information Technology / Anhui Polytechnic University. China
Lecturer Topic: The Wisdom of Ancient Chinese Character Creation: How “The Six Scripts” Can Inspire Modern LOGO Design
Raban Ruddigkeit
Creative Director, Editor & Teacher. Germany
Lecturer Topic: Hybrid – how Creativity really works
Dan Mclean
University of South Australia, Australia
Lecturer Topic: From Pen to Prompt and Back Again: Designing through Sketching in an AI-Enhanced Studio
Carlos Gonzalez Manjarrez
Anáhuac University Guerétaro & Mondragón University,Mexico
Lecturer Topic: Design for XXI century
Carmit Makler Haller
Carmit Design Studio, USA
Lecturer Topic: Finding My Own Voice as a Designer
Phd Speech
Liu Jia
Topic: Intelligent Art Education: A Preliminary Analysis of AI-Driven Heritage Transmission for Ethnic Cultural Legacies
Zhang Meng
Yimeng Shi
Topic: The Fusion of Tradition and Modern Visual Design: AI-Driven Transformation of Ming Dynasty Scholar Attire
Menghe Tian
Topic: Gifts in Symbolic Networks: Information Visualization and Visual Storytelling of Ming-Dynasty Clothing Exchange
Li Heng
Topic: Exploring the Feasibility of Spatiotemporal Properties in VR Experiences for Healing Applications
Katharina Diem
Topic: From Sacred Symbols to Binary Code: The Hidden Blueprint Behind All Creation
Liang Ruonan
Topic: Fostering Farmer Agency through Co-Design: A Study on Social Innovation for Rural Revitalization in China
Arpita Pradhan
Topic: Reviving Tradition: Influence of Patachitra Style in Advertising and Brand Storytelling.
Nino Esaiashvili
Topic: Color Optimization And Methodology Development For People With Color Blindness In Georgia
Alexander Asatiani
Topic: Visual, Interactive Narrative in Education: An Evaluation Instrument for Electronic Learning Resources
Leyang Xiao
Topic: Ethical UX Beyond Virality: A Study of Ethical Persuasion in Community-Centric Platforms for Early-Career Craft Artists in Comparative UK and China Contexts
Mei Xiaoxue
Topic: The Ontological Shift from Chinoiserie to Chinese Narratives: A Paradigm of Cultural Authenticity in Global Design
Xionghua Fan
Topic: Activating Ancient Wisdom: The Sustainable ‘Green Genes’ in Chinese Artifacts and Their Modern Reinterpretation
Organizers
C-IDEA Association
dsignn Journal, Poland
Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments – University of South Australia
Address of Conference
College of Culture and Creativity
Shih Chien University Kaohsiung Campus
The Route
08:40 Please go to bus stop No. (6) at the “HSR Zuoying Station” bus shuttle area and take bus E01A from “HSR Zuoying Station” to “Cishan Transfer Station”.
09:20 Arrive at “Cishan Transfer Station”.
09:45 Depart from “Cishan Transfer Station” to “Shih Chien University Kaohsiung Campus”.
10:00 Arrive at “Shih Chien University Kaohsiung Campus”.
Conference Address: Shih Chien University Kaohsiung Campus in Taiwan, China
Conference Date: 23-26 October, 2025
Be free to ask us if you have more questions: cideaassociation@hotmail.com