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「ΔDesignArt 2025 設計藝術展會」 學生作品徵件開跑
Unleash Your Creative Pairing! “ΔDesignArt 2025” Design and Art Exhibition Student Artwork Open call for Free Entries Begins - Selected Participants Get Free Exhibition Space to Showcase Their Unique Ideas to the World
Step onto the stage of creativity and explore the intersection of design and art! The “ΔDesignArt” exhibition, held in 2024 at Hotel Royal-The Place Taipei, is Taiwan’s first exhibition dedicated to the designer’s perspective. Collaborating with DesignSurfing, the event uses the delta (Δ) symbol to represent variables that exist between design and art, offering endless possibilities for creation. This innovative concept, set in the immersive environment of a hotel, blurs the lines between daily life and artistic imagination.
ΔDesignArt 2025 will return from May 9 to May 11, inviting students to submit their artwork under the theme “Pairing.” The call for entries is open online until April 13 (Sunday). Selected participants will receive free exhibition space at The Place Taipei and gain opportunities to network with industry professionals and buyers from Taiwan and around the world, potentially opening doors to the international market.
Open Call for Student Entries:Reinterpret “Pairing” and Experiment with Unexpected Art & Design Combinations!
In the modern creative landscape, the boundaries between design and art are increasingly blurred. Hosted by The Place Taipei and curated by DesignSurfing, ΔDesignArt applies the mathematical symbol Δ (Delta) as a concept to explore how materiality, printing, digital media, speculation, and craftsmanship create innovative possibilities at the intersection of design and art. The exhibition also supports Taiwanese designers and students by encouraging the development of experimental works that can enter the collectible design market, promoting the growth of Taiwan’s design gallery scene.
In its 2024 debut, the exhibition adopted the theme “Spectrum,” using hotel rooms to showcase a diverse range of works from craft, printing, bookbinding, floral art, and experimental design. Building on that success, ΔDesignArt 2025 will explore the concept of “Pairing,” inspired by the culinary art of food and wine pairings. Just as flavors evolve and surprise the palate, the pairing of artists, designers, materials, and techniques will create imaginative and unpredictable outcomes.
The event’s main visual design conveys the theme through a sensory experience, combining monochrome and purple tones to evoke a sense of experimentation and futurism. Hand-drawn illustrations and symbols represent the blending of perception and creativity, encouraging visitors to discover new artistic values and experiences.
Industry Leaders’ Insights
The Place Taipei’s Operation Director, Hong Yu-Jhen, stated, "Pairing is a symphony of creativity. Perhaps design students could collaborate with students from culinary arts, architecture, or other fields, creating fantastical and vibrant collisions!" She also encouraged students not just to step out of their comfort zones but to expand them, embracing diverse perspectives with flexibility and inclusivity.
Chad Liu, the founder of DesignSurfing, eagerly expressed, "Whether it’s the collaboration between people, the fusion of materials, or cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural exchanges, we’re excited to see how students interpret the concept of 'Pairing'!"
Just like a perfect pairing of food and wine that surprises and delights, ΔDesignArt is excited to see how students mix and match to create their own imaginative pairings.
Expanding Visibility for Student Creators
ΔDesignArt opens doors for students to gain broader visibility. Focused on collectible and issue-driven design, the exhibition serves as a springboard for young creators to step into the art and design world. Looking back at the 2024 exhibition, international curators, including Aoki Akio, the Director of DESIGNART TOKYO, praised the student work, elevating their visibility on a global stage.
Curator Akio Aoki of DESIGNART TOKYO visited Taiwan for the first time during ΔDesignArt 2024, engaging in lively exchanges with creators at the exhibition venue and participating in the ΔDesignArt dialogue salon. （photo / The Place Taipei）
ΔDesignArt 2025 will continue this momentum, encouraging creators to explore diverse themes and expand their artistic boundaries. Aligning with The Place’s mission to elevate Taiwan’s cultural scene, the exhibition aims to become a major platform for students to express their creative visions.
This year, ΔDesignArt will also connect with events like the YODEX and Taipei Dangdai on May, further establishing Taipei’s Nangang District as a vibrant design and art hub. Students are invited to join and let ΔDesignArt be their voice on the international stage!
ΔDesignArt showcased the "Design Student Art Salon" and the "Speculative Design Exhibition" at the 2024 exhibition, presenting numerous outstanding works by students that demonstrate in-depth exploration of topics and creative thinking.（photo / The Place Taipei）
Open Call Details
The student exhibition space will once again feature the “Student Art Salon,” offering emerging creators a platform to present their work. Students of any age, nationality, and discipline are welcome to apply, regardless of their medium or technique, as long as their work aligns with the “Pairing” theme.
This year’s jury includes prominent figures in Taiwan’s art and design scene: Yen Bo-Jun (Founder of yenpochun design), Sid Chen (Chairman of AICA Taiwan), Kuo Kuang-Yi (Assistant Professor at Yangming Chiao Tung University’s Institute of Applied Arts), and Wang Kun-Sheng (Art Director of Messe Taoyuan). Selected students will showcase their works at The Place Taipei from May 8 to May 11, with a VIP and media preview on May 8.
For further details and application instructions, please refer to the following:
Submission Period: Until April 13, 2025 (Sunday) 23:59
Announcement of Selected Works: April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Application Form: Click here to apply
Exhibition Dates: May 8 (VIP and media preview), May 9-11 (General public viewing)
Venue: The Place Taipei
Organizer: The Place Taipei
Curator: DesignSurfing
