2026台灣設計週國際論壇 - Design Beyond Boundaries

▍論壇簡介 Introduction

今年度以「Design Beyond Boundaries 設計無界」為題，從城市與地方、材料與製造、展會與國際連結三個面向，探討設計如何跨越既有專業與領域邊界，回應當代城市、產業與社會的轉變。

論壇邀請來自日本、波蘭、斯洛伐克及台灣的設計專家，從城市創新與地方實踐、材料與製程技術，到國際設計展會與城市發展等不同視角展開交流；透過跨域合作與設計實踐，重新發掘地方、材料、技術與文化所蘊含的價值，並進一步探討新興科技與製造方式帶來的改變，以及設計如何串聯產業、文化與城市資源，拓展更多跨域合作與未來發展的可能。

【專題演講場次一 - 從永續都市創生出發】

｜日本講師｜內田友紀＿Futurama創辦人及代表 / Re:public Inc.總監

｜台灣講師｜郭麗津 ＿ 津和堂執行長

本場對談將從「關係設計」與「地方實踐」出發，探討設計如何連結人與地方，並轉化為推動城市創新與地方發展的力量。內田友紀創辦人將分享過去跨地域合作經驗，思考設計如何形塑人與地方的關係，未來如何持續探索「關懷城市主義」與「開放式城市」的概念；郭麗津執行長則將從長期深耕臺東的實務經驗出發，分享如何透過城鄉規劃、產業輔導與地方發展，與在地資源與社群合作。兩位講者將從不同的視角出發，共同探討設計如何回應地方需求、促進跨域共創，並開啟地方永續發展的更多可能。

【專題演講場次二 - 從生活日常出發】

｜波蘭講師｜Oskar Zięta ＿ Zieta Studio創辦人

｜台灣講師｜陳彥安 ＿沿岸製作 創辦人暨創意總監

本場對談聚焦設計、材料與製造的跨域連結，探討如何透過技術創新與實務探索，突破傳統設計框架，開啟產品與產業發展的全新可能。Oskar Zięta創辦人將分享 FiDU （自由內部壓力成形技術，Free Internal Pressure Forming）的技術如何從材料實驗延伸至家具、雕塑、建築及公共空間，並探討人工智慧、機器人與新型製造技術如何改變設計流程與設計師的角色；陳彥安創辦人則將從工業設計、品牌、策展及文化研究的實務經驗出發，分享如何串聯臺灣在地製造與不同領域的創作者，重新發掘材料、技術與文化的潛在價值。兩位講者將透過不同的實踐視角，共同探索如何跨越材料與技術的限制，連結產業與文化，拓展跨領域合作的機會。

【綜合講座 - 國際展會趨勢】

｜主持人｜Ifeoluwa Adedeji 國際資深媒體人

｜斯洛伐克講師｜Lubica Hustá ＿布拉提斯拉瓦設計週 總監

｜台灣講師｜艾淑婷＿台灣設計研究院副院長

｜台灣講師｜林昆穎＿豪華朗機工 共同創辦人 / 華麗邏輯策展人

本場對談將從國際設計節、展會策劃到城市設計實踐，探討設計展會如何串聯產業、文化與地方資源，創造持續性的城市影響力。Lubica Hustá 將分享布拉提斯拉瓦設計週如何在有限資源下，以即興應變轉化為核心價值，並開創跨域連結的發展機會；艾淑婷副院長將從台灣設計展的實際經驗出發，分享如何結合在地文化、產業特色與設計思考，形塑城市品牌並深化地方連結；林昆穎則將剖析不同類型展會的運作模式，探討官方與民間的協作模式，以及展會如何促進國際交流、城市治理與地方發展。三位講者將共同探索設計展會如何突破既有形式，成為推動產業、文化交流與城市發展的重要媒介。

▍論壇流程

▍Introduction

Under the theme “Design Beyond Boundaries,” this year’s forum explores how design transcends established disciplinary and professional boundaries to respond to transformations in contemporary cities, industries, and society. The discussion unfolds across three dimensions: cities and local communities, materials and manufacturing, and exhibitions and international connections.

Bringing together design experts from Japan, Poland, Slovakia, and Taiwan, the forum invites dialogue across diverse perspectives—from urban innovation and local initiatives to materials and production technologies, international design exhibitions, and urban development. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration and design practice, it seeks to rediscover the value embedded in places, materials, technologies, and cultures. It further examines the changes driven by emerging technologies and manufacturing methods, and how design can connect resources across industry, culture, and cities to open up new possibilities for collaboration and future development.

【Keynote Session 1:  From Sustainable Urban Regeneration】

｜Speaker｜Yuki Uchida — Futurama, Founder & Principal /
Re:public Inc., Director

｜Speaker｜Li-Chin Kuo — CEO of Co-create Planning & Design Consultancy 

This session explores how design connects people with places and serves as a catalyst for urban innovation and local development, focusing on "relational design" and "local action." Yuki Uchida will share insights from her cross-regional collaboration experience to reflect on how design shapes the bond between people and places, while sharing future perspectives on "Caring Urbanism" and "Open Cities." Li-Chin Kuo will share insights from her long-term commitment in Taitung, demonstrating how urban-rural planning, industry support, and community development can foster collaboration with local resources and networks. The two speakers will explore from different perspectives how design can respond to local needs, drive cross-disciplinary co-creation, and unlock new possibilities for sustainable regional development.

【Keynote Session 2: Starting from Everyday Life】

｜Speaker｜Oskar Zięta — Architect, Process designer, Artist of Zieta Studio / Zieta Prozessdesign 

｜Speaker｜Yen-An Chen — Founder and Creative Director of Atelier YenAn

This session focuses on the cross-disciplinary connections between design, materials, and manufacturing, exploring how technological innovation and practical experimentation can break traditional design boundaries and unlock new possibilities for products and industries. Oskar Zięta will introduce FiDU (Free Internal Pressure Forming), a technology that began as an experiment in material innovation and has been applied to furniture, sculpture, architecture, and public spaces. He will also discuss how artificial intelligence, robotics, and emerging manufacturing technologies are transforming design processes and redefining the role of designers. Yen-An Chen will draw from his experience in industrial design, branding, curation, and cultural research to illustrate how collaboration between Taiwanese manufacturers and creators from diverse fields can rediscover the hidden value in materials, technologies, and culture. Through their distinct practical perspectives, the two speakers will explore how to transcend the limits of materials and technology, connect industry with culture, and expand opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration. 

【Panel: Global Design Week】

｜Moderator｜Ifeoluwa Adedeji — Journalist, Editor, Copywriter, Storyteller, Communications

｜Speaker｜Ľubica Hustá — Director of Bratislava Design Week

｜Speaker｜Nina Ay — Vice President of Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI)

｜Speaker｜Kun-Ying Lin — Co-founder of LuxuryLogico and Creative Director of Luxury Logi Co., Ltd. 

This panel explores how design festivals, exhibition curation, and urban design practices can connect industry, culture, and local resources to generate lasting urban impact. Ľubica Hustá will share how Bratislava Design Week turns resource constraints into creative adaptability, transforming dynamic problem-solving into a core value that opens new avenues for cross-disciplinary collaboration. Nina Ay will draw on the experience of Taiwan Design Expo to demonstrate how integrating local culture, industry identity, and design thinking can shape city branding and deepen community engagement. Kun-Ying Lin will analyze operational models across different types of exhibitions, examining collaboration between the public and private sectors and how exhibitions can foster international exchange, urban governance, and regional development. Together, the three speakers will explore how design events can move beyond conventional formats and become vital catalysts for industrial innovation, cultural exchange, and urban development. 

▍Forum Agenda

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