"2023 Shanghai Design 10 × 10 Global Design Workshop" will be held on the Yanchang campus of Shanghai University from December 10th to December 12th, lasting for three days, divided into three categories: spatial design, product design, and visual design. Each expert will lead ten students (including undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and designer students registered at Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts and other universities) to design and create works around SDGs.

This event will gather ten chairpersons of global design organizations and world-renowned design masters to deliver speeches and workshops around SDGs, to build a high-end platform for global design exchange and innovation, boost the development of Shanghai style culture in the new era, and release the global influence of Chinese design. In this way, a professional dialogue between "Shanghai Design" and the world's top design groups will be formed, so as to promote global design to speak in Shanghai and promote future design to happen in Shanghai!

Workshop Advisor

Host of Global Student Design Competition -
Taiwan Program
Distinguished Professor of Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts

Apex Lin, Pang-Soong is currently Chair Professor of Visual Design Department Asia University, President of Taiwan Industrial Design Association, President of Taiwan Design Alliance. Lin has been acclaimed mentor of design in Taiwan and was the winner of the 2007 Taiwan Award for Literature and Arts. In avant-garde and contemporary design, his concentrated visual language in poster designs portraying the image of the island of Taiwan has taken the field of design of Taiwan into international realms.

Designer of the emblem for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Asao TOKOLO learned architecture since childhood, including an apprenticeship under Shin Egashira. Since September 11th, 2001, he has been creating patterns with the concept “to connect”. Many of his patterns are based on simple geometry, which can be reproduced using a compass and a ruler. His work is both two-dimensional and three-dimensional, crossing disciplines such as fine arts, design and architecture. His major works include the lower facade glass pattern for Dai Nagoya Building, emblems for Tokyo 2020, the pattern for BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE bags and the Tower of Connect, which is a sculpture installed outside Otemachi Park Building. He is a lecturer at the University of Tokyo Faculty of Engineering and a part-time lecturer at the College of Arts and Sciences, the University of Tokyo, and a visiting professor at National Taiwan Normal University (TAIPEI, TAIWAN), Department of Design.

President of Macau Designers Association

Founder and Creative Director of MO-DESIGN, currently President of the Macau Designers Association, member of the Curriculum Advisory Committee of the School of Art and Design at the Macau Polytechnic University, and member of the Shenzhen Graphic Design Association. Committed to brand planning and design, he has won numerous international design awards. He served as the overall visual image designer for the Tokyo TDC Design Awards in 2010. In recent years, he has expanded his business to retail and catering, and has successively established a lifestyle creative product store "MOD Design Store", an independent fashion brand store "C", and a plant selection store "The Green". The brands he has established and operated include products, fashion, plants, food, bars, and dining halls.

President, Design Business Chamber Singapore

Su Eing is the current President of Design Business Chamber Singapore. She has been an active juror for various international student design awards. Ms Chee Su Eing is the Founder and Director of D’Perception, the parent company of a group of full-suite interior design companies in Singapore and Asia. She currently leads D’Perception Ritz, spearheading award winning interior architectural solutions in the residential, hospitality and social sectors. Over the years, Su Eing has dedicated increased attention to community projects and is a firm believer that talented industry players can give back meaningfully to the community in their areas of expertise. Taking a design thinking approach leads to true partnerships with clients to augment service delivery.

Co-Director Colorado International Invitational
Poster Exhibition

John Gravdahl earned his BFA at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. He worked for design firms in the Rocky Mountain market before establishing a free-lance enterprise with a wide-ranging clientele from small family-owned businesses to high-tech corporations and non-profit organizations. He joined the faculty at CSU, becoming Co-Director of the Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition (CIIPE). He received his MFA in Illustration at Syracuse University before founding Propeller Press, winning awards for his children’s books and educational posters. With an extensive exhibition record he has served as a juror, speaker, and workshop leader at major design exhibitions and conferences on four continents.

President of International Council of
Societies of Industrial Design

Soon-In Lee is currently the Senator of World Design Organization(WDO), Chairman of Asia Design Network, Co-Chairman of Asia Design Management, Co-Chairman of Asia Pacific Designer Federation, Professor of Hunan university in China.He has served as President of International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID), Executive Director of LG European Design Centre, Executive Director of Korea Institute of Design Promotion, Director of Gwangju Design Biennale, Chairman of the Korea Design & Brand Management Association, President Seoul Design Center, President of Asia 3D Printing Forum, Dean of IDAS Hong-ik University in Seoul, Master of Industrial Design and Management Detao in China.

Deputy Director of Creative Economy Agency

Pichit Virankabutra obtained a Master's degree in MA Fine Arts from Goldsmith College, University of London in 1998. At present, he serves as the design advisory manager, design advisory department, exhibition and event director, exhibition and event department, creative space development director, creative space development at the Thailand Creative & Design Center. He is the deputy director and creative city development director of the Creative Economy Agency (CEA). At the same time, he is the president of the Thai Graphic Designers Association.

Former President, World Design Organization

Srini Srinivasan is a highly accomplished designer & entrepreneur in creative design and technology development, with 30 years of work experience in the Silicon Valley, United States, Europe and India. Presently, Srini is one of the Senators of WDO (World Design Organization, formerly Icsid), after serving as its President until Feb 2022. Srini is also the Founding President of WDO Foundation, a non-profit entity set up to work with Cities, Municipalities and local governments to execute projects that help create a better lifestyle for citizens. Srini is the Chairman & CEO of LUMIUM DESIGN, Inc. Srini is a visiting Professor of Industrial Design at Politecnico di Milano, Italy. He is an Adjunct Professor of Industrial Design at Tongji College of Design & Innovation.

Director of International Poster Biennial in Mexico

As professor he has taught at diverse institutions in Mexico and given conferences around the world. His editorial work includes contributions to magazines specialized in Latin American Graphic Design, and as founder of the cultural magazine Vía Libre in 1987 and editor of the magazine Lúdica Arte y Cultura del Diseño in 1997. He has been member of the jury in several exhibitions such as the Poster Exhibition Fort Collins (1993), the Set Poster Triennial in Sofia in Bulgaria the International Poster Biennial in Lahti, Finland and The Warsaw Polish Biennale.In 1998 he began the organization of the International Poster Biennial in Mexico and is currently its Director. Since 1996 he owns and works in his own studio, Matatena Visual, and was also Institutional Image advisor at the Universidad Veracruzana.In 2015 was de founder of the iconographic research center at the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí.In 2023 received from the Polish Government the Bene Merito Gold Medal.

President of Korea Ensemble of Contemporary Design Association

Yoonho Yoo is currently the President of Korea Ensemble of Contemporary Design Association, Vice President of the Federation of Korean Design Organizations, Gwangju Design Biennale International Poster Exhibition Steering Committee Chairman, K-Design Jump Up Forum Overseas Business Division Steering Committee Member, Organizing Committee Member of the Republic of Korea Army ‘Korean Hoguk Art Competition’, Global Student Design Competition - Taiwan Visual Design Division Final Judge.

Workshop Co-Mentor

Li Chao

Chao Li is a postdoctoral fellow at the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, and the moderator of the Ministry of Education's Humanities and Social Sciences Program, "Research on Shanghai Designers and Modern Shanghai Cultural Space". She graduated from Sichuan Fine Arts Institute for her master's degree and Shanghai University for her doctorate. She has published more than 20 papers as the first author. Her main research interests include: modern Shanghai design history, handicrafts, design criticism, etc.

Le Lijun

Le Lijun Lecturer, Master's Supervisor, Doctorate in Art from the Department of History and Theory at Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts. Mainly research interests include the history of Sino Japanese art exchange, Japanese art and design, and commit to the exchange of art and culture between China and Japan.

Wang Meng

Possessing a Doctorate in Design and a postdoctoral degree in Fine Arts, this individual serves as a faculty member in the Design Department at the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, Shanghai University. His primary areas of expertise include public visual communication design, theoretical research, and the practical application of cultural heritage regeneration. He has taken the lead and actively participated in several provincial and ministerial-level projects, as well as contributed to and successfully completed various initiatives, including those supported by the National Social Science Fund and the National Art Fund in a significant capacity. With over 20 published academic papers, he recognized as a key talent in the Cultural Industry Entrepreneurship and Creative Talent Support Plan of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Furthermore, his design works have been consistently featured in numerous exhibitions.

Zhang Teng

Zhang Teng,a college teacher,is mainly engaged in the teaching and research of visual communication and research.Bachelor and Master's degree graduated from Shandong University of Art&Design,Doctor candidate for China Academy of Art.Design works have been shortlisted for the twelfth National Art Exhibition of Fine Arts, Shenzhen GDC Design Award, Founder Design Award, Lahti Poster Triennial, Hiii Illustration International Illustration Competition and other domestic and foreign professional events.

Fan Jiamin

After graduating from China Academy of Fine Arts with a master's degree in 2011, I stayed on campus to teach，Current Associate Professor at the School of Innovative Design, China Academy of Fine Arts, with a background in Exhibition and Display Design. I am currently focusing on research in design theory and pursuing a PhD at the China Academy of Fine Arts. My research direction is Shanghai Studies, which focuses on the origins of modern and contemporary design in China. The 2014 Zhejiang Province Visual Art Youth Talent Training "New Peak Plan" and the 2017 China Academy of Fine Arts "Excellent Young Scholars" training. Participated in the 2022 National Social Science Foundation Art Key Project "Research on Publishing and Design Culture in China during the New Culture Movement"; Hosted the 2015 Zhejiang Provincial Department of Education project "Research on Online Intangible Display Platforms Based on the Internet". Participated in major social design projects, such as participating in the design of the Hangzhou Pavilion in the Urban Best Practice Area of the Shanghai International Expo in 2010, the exhibition area of "Five Waters Co guiding • Quality Hangzhou"; Participated in the VIS design for the 13th National Student Games in 2017. I have published multiple academic papers, including Research on Interactive From and Language Conversion in Digital Display Design Based on Cloud Platform, " Patterns are not decorations: an investigation of Liangzhu line carving symbols," and " From Drawing to Design: the evolution of design related terminology concepts."

Ma Jun

Ma Jun, PhD, lecturer, postdoctoral fellow at Shanghai University Art Station. Member of Paper Cuttings Art Branch of Chinese Culture Promotion Association. Research direction: Integration and Innovation of Intangible Cultural Heritage Systems under Big Data Thinking, Published Multiple Core Papers, Participated in Multiple National Social Science Foundation and National Art Foundation Projects, and served as a member of the Shanghai Design 10X10 Project Team from 2018 to 2023.

Zhang Jing

Zhang Jing PhD of China Academy of Art, teacher in Product Design at Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts. Research areas: Modern Chinese Design History and Product Design Theory. More than ten papers have been published, including in CSSCI journals. Undertake and participate in multiple scientific research projects, including the National Social Science Foundation's Art Key Project and the Ministry of Education's Humanities and Social Science Youth Project. He has led and participated in multiple design practice projects, involving professional tool design, transportation interface design, food packaging design, and other fields.

Cai Wenchao

Cai Wenchao, Teaching in the School of Communication & Design , China Academy of Art, Doctor of Design, Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, Partner of Relative State Design. His works have been exhibited and won ADC Silver Cube in New York, GDC19/21 Silver Award & Jury Award & Merit Award, 2020 TokyoTDC Two Pieces of Excellence, DFA Asia's Most Influential Design Award, INTL Scottish Graphic Design Festival, and three Awards 360° Annual Design 100, Finland Lahti International Poster Triennale, the 12th & 13th National Art Exhibition, the first National Graphic Design Exhibition, Macau Design Award, Gold Medal of China International University Student Design Biennale, Bologna International Poster Exhibition in Italy, Grafica Poster Exhibition in Madrid, Spain, etc. Jointly implement "Shanghai Design 10×10" Global Award exhibition & Global Design Summit series, Shanghai Design Invitational Exhibition, 2019 GDC Show Shanghai Station, Shenzhen Design Week "Gome Innovation" plate and other exhibitions and forums. His works have been included in "Tokyo TDC", "Design for Asia", "APD Asia Pacific Design Yearbook" and "Design 360°".

Cheng Yiqi

Dr Cheng Yiqi works in the Department of Art Design, Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts (SAFA, SHU). Cheng’s teaching work has covered book design, infographic design, branding & identity design to exhibition and visual environment design, specializing in the research of visual communication and display in public space and is a MFA’s dissertation supervisor. Alongside his teaching and research work, Dr CHENG is the Programme Director for “International Studies in SAFA (2020-2023)”, which invites teachers from the world-class Art and Design Institute to come to SAFA for short-term postgraduate teaching.

Song Tianyi

Song Tianyi PhD , MFA of Academy of Art University, Lecturer of Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, Founder of Echo Intangible Activation and Innovation Studio, and co-founder of Parsons & Shanghai Institute of Innovative and Creative Design International Design Course. Focus on interactive design, digital fashion, intangible cultural heritage innovation and fashion design.

Workshop Assistant Team

Workshop Assistant：
Li Yingchuan, Song Peiming, Yixin, Liu Ying,
Liu Yang, Li Wenting, Zhu Shiyi, Zhou Ying,
Xu Xuetong, Cao Zixuan, Xu Jiayi,Wu Xinyi

Workshop Date and Location

Teaching date:
December 10th to December 12th, 2023
Teaching location:
South Building, Yanchang Campus,
Shanghai University & Vancouver Film
Academy Performance Theater (406)

Workshop Teaching Method

Each workshop adopts a joint teaching method of 1 master mentor and 1 collaborating teacher, with 10 students and 1 teaching assistant. The teaching mainly focuses on discussion, production, and presentation.