About Exhibition

Exhibition Introduction

To correspond with World Design Capital Taipei 2016, Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government and Industry Department Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs organize together International Design House Exhibition, focusing on “to improve the city with design,” plans for 6 major exhibition halls, with Songshan Cultural & Creative Park as the main exhibition area. Designers in Taiwan and abroad and international cities are invited to join in the exhibitions. Besides, 3 major satellite areas are planned to display the life styles, fashion and artistic features in Taipei. It comprehensively presents the brilliant and diverse aspects of Taipei as an enchanting city.

Exhibition Topics

“Adaptive City – Design in Motion” is Taipei City’s core concept in its application to host World Design Capital 2016. We apply innovative “design thinking” to examine Life Quality and Health, Ecological Sustainability, Smart Living, Urban Regeneration, and other issues regarding urban development. By looking to the past, present and future, we are putting together all the problems of the city, and aiming our efforts toward “Engaging Communities,” “Connecting Information,” and “Revitalizing a City” so as to bring all the citizens together to join in the change and progress of the city and build a more livable city.

The International Design House Exhibition, focusing on “Improving the city with design,” plans for 6 major exhibition halls, with Songshan Cultural & Creative Park as the main exhibition area. Designers in Taiwan and abroad and international cities are invited to join in the exhibitions. Besides, 3 major satellite areas are planned to display the lifestyles, fashion and artistic features in Taipei. It comprehensively presents the brilliant and diverse aspects of Taipei as an enchanting city.

2016 is the year that we will let the world know that Taipei is designing!

Advisors, Organizers and Official World Design Partners®