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

Topic: The Integration and Development of Pop Art Elements in Modern Graphic Design

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

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