The second edition of the Taiwan Design Week, 2024, runs in Taipei, from December 7 to 15. Under the theme “The Gateway,” the event explores the fusion of technology and human imagination. Designers, artists, scholars, and tech companies from Taiwan will present groundbreaking works. These creations push the limits of design and cultural narratives, leveraging Taiwan’s AI hardware expertise.

AI as a Creative Catalyst

TDW 2024 frames AI as a modern-day monolith, sparking creativity. Like the iconic scene in 2001: A Space Odyssey, AI redefines design frontiers. In past decades, personal computers and the Internet revolutionized the world. Today, AI leads as a co-creator, inspiring new possibilities, like in the movie “The Gateway”. The exhibition invites visitors to see AI as both a tool and a collaborator.

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Innovative AI-Driven Installations

The event features cutting-edge installations. “Digital Home” by SHARE LAB and MMR Team converts subconscious inputs into dynamic visuals. AI translates these into 3D-printed designs.

“New Taipei Station: The Digital Nomad’s Playground” reimagines Taipei’s station. Created by Tunghai University, the project uses AI to adapt the station’s architecture to modern needs. It reflects the fragmented, fast-paced digital era.

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Other projects explore AI’s influence on architecture and culture. “Every Building’s OOTD” turns textile patterns into architectural concepts. “Infinite Evolution: Local Mascots” uses AI to adapt traditions to modern society.

TDW 2024 also tackles AI’s challenges. “Project Patching: AI & Geo-cultural Bias” critiques AI’s cultural biases and offers localized solutions for inclusivity.

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Talks and Forums on AI and Design

The event extends beyond exhibitions with forums and discussions. Key highlights include:

• Design Without Borders: A dialogue between Taiwan and Poland.
• AI-Driven Design Talks: Insights from the Busan Design Center and World Design Organization.
• Design Research Forum: Focused on micromobility, generative AI, and material innovation.

Global Platform for Innovation

TDW 2024 positions Taiwan as a leader in AI-driven design. Under the theme “The Gateway”, it examines AI’s influence on design, architecture, and culture. Global audiences will explore new opportunities and challenges in creative fields.

The Gateway: exhibition theme

This is a creative gathering where humans and AI dance together. As you step into the exhibition, a new world unfolds before your eyes.

Three Main Sections
Located in the Taiwan Design Museum at Songshan Cultural Park (Room 03), the long, rectangular space is divided into three main areas.​　　​

The Manufacturing Center  
Here, you’ll find works by Taiwanese artists, designers, and industrial sectors. Every piece bears traces of AI’s involvement-whether generating content or awaiting your interaction. The intangible AI is transformed into tangible tools for you to explore.

The Experiment Field  
This section features projects from the “Intelligent Environment Design” at Tunghai University. Students utilize AI for various forms of data analysis, experimenting with the boundaries of AI’s understanding of humanity.

The Inspiration Pool 
Here, you’ll see recorded interviews with 14 experts. They will share insights on AI’s anticipated developments and applications across various industries.

Why visit?

Supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and led by the Taiwan Design Research Institute, TDW connects Taiwan’s design community to the global stage. It showcases Taiwan’s design talent and positions “Designed in Taiwan” as a global standard for innovation. The first Taiwan Design Week, in 2023, hosted over 100 designers and experts presented fascinating designs and creative ideas. With 220,000 visitors in total, it indicated high interests in design in Taiwan.

Taiwan Design Week, Taipei, December 7-15, 2024

For professional and general public
Size: over 100 designers, 220.000 visitors (in 2023, first edition)
Over 70 speakers in Design Forum
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Some images from Taiwan Design Week 2023