Taiwan Talk: A year of design in Taipei
Listen to the podcast version of the show at the ICRT website, on iTunes, or DOWNLOAD IT HERE! Taipei has won the designation of World Design Capital for 2016, meaning it will host world renowned designers and design themed events throughout the year. We speak with Taipei Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Beatrice Hsieh to learn...Continue reading
Taiwanese inventors compete at iENA International Trade Fair
Taiwan placed third in Germany’s iENA International Trade Fair with a grand total of 19 gold, 26 silver and 31 bronze medals. Boasting over 700 submissions from 30 countries and territories, iENA ranks as one of the world’s leading international trade shows. 44 Taiwanese competitors participated this year’s fair held in Nuremberg, Germany from October...Continue reading
Taiwan Designs Win at Red Dot Communication Design Awards
A Taiwan design company has won several awards at this year’s Red Dot Communication Design Awards, including a “Best of the Best” title given only to the top designs. “Rice Cake,” the Best of the Best design by Proad Identity, features carps printed on the two sides of a box that holds “niangao” — sticky...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: The American Innovation Center in Taiwan (6/23-24/14)
Listen Episode Description Earlier this year the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taiwan Design Center partnered up to launch the American Innovation Center in downtown Taipei’s Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. The Center offers access to design equipment like scanners and 3D printers along with lectures, workshops, and DIY activities, all of which are...Continue reading
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