Aesthetic Education @ Taiwan｜Centered on the theme "Aesthetics as Life," this discussion explores the unique characteristics of Taiwan’s diverse aesthetic education practices.

Host：

Dr. Liu Shih-NanPresident, Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI)

His research focuses on design thinking and innovation management, culture and creativity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation in organizational design. She has long supported research institutions in advancing R&D strategies and organizational evaluation, founded Orange Technology to promote human-centered technology internationally, and participates in national project reviews and planning. She collaborates with Germany, the US, Singapore, and Hong Kong on aging societies and technology design, and contributes to the development of design research both domestically and internationally.

Panelist：

1.Nina Ay
Vice President, Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI)

Nina Ay has extensive experience in industry consulting and design promotion. In 2020, she established the Service Innovation Division, leading her team in driving public and local design innovation. Since 2020, she has spearheaded the "Design Movement on Campus," integrating design thinking to transform school environments. This initiative received the Japan Good Design Best 100 Gold Award and Grand Award, significantly impacting Taiwan’s educational spaces. Committed to advancing public service innovation, she has led transformative projects spanning education, transportation, healthcare, tourism, industrial parks, social housing, elections, fire safety systems, and public pictograms. Since 2023, she has partnered with the Ministry of Economic Affairs on the Design Movement for Public, a nationwide initiative dedicated to enhancing public spaces, improving service quality, and redefining the aesthetic identity of Taiwan’s cities.

2.Dr. Mei-Chun Lin,
Professor, Department of Drama Creation and Application, National University of Tainan

She holds an MFA in Drama and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State University. Currently, she is a full professor in the Department of Drama Creation and Application at National Tainan University and formerly served as Dean of the College of Arts. Her expertise spans drama, education, and the arts. She has led projects for the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Taiwan Museum of History, and spearheaded the development of the new aesthetic curriculum for kindergartens as principal investigator of the “Kindergarten Aesthetic Education Roots” project.

Mr. Huan-Chen Yang,
Executive Director, Advantech Foundation

He is the CEO of the Yen-Yang Cultural and Educational Foundation, with over 20 years of experience in nonprofit management, education, and social initiatives. He has led projects such as the Ministry of Education’s “Lifelong Learning Train – Arts Education Train” and “Arts Education Learning Circles,” and served on national arts and family education committees. In 2015, he received the Ministry of Education’s “Social Education & Public Welfare Award” for his contributions to education and culture. Committed to “education rooted, culture shared,” he promotes inclusive and sustainable education through innovative programs, especially in rural and diverse communities.