Competition Briefing
Wen Shunli, Design Director at Qingteng Decoration, introduced the origins and goals of the ICS Award. He outlined this year’s competition details, including theme interpretation, submission guidelines, and judging criteria.
Designer Insights
ICS Award recipient Hu Jing shared her creative journey and thoughts on this year’s theme. Her talk offered personal reflections on how color helped her express emotional depth in design.
Art Village Walk and Creative Workshops
Participants were invited to slow down and find inspiration through a guided village walk and hands-on craft sessions. Traditional tie-dye and marbled fan-making allowed guests to translate emotion into meaningful, tactile artworks.