Deputy Minister of MOEA Chin-Tsang Ho and distinguished guests attend the grand opening ceremony of the 45th YODEX 2026 on May 22
The 45th Young Designers' Exhibition 2026 will take place from May 22 to May 25 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2. Speaking at the opening ceremony today (May 22), Deputy Minister of MOEA Chin-Tsang Ho noted that the exhibition has long served as an important platform connecting Taiwan's design education and industry. This year's exhibition responds to emerging trends in innovation and industry, encouraging young designers to adopt issue-driven approaches that address contemporary social and industrial needs. It demonstrates that design today extends far beyond aesthetics, becoming an integral part of everyday life and a key driver of social transformation and industrial upgrading, while showcasing Taiwan's continually accumulating innovative energy and design soft power.
Centering on the theme "Fluid Boundaries," this year's exhibition responds to the trend of cross-disciplinary development in today's society to uncover diverse and innovative possibilities. The event brings together 55 domestic universities, 110 departments, and approximately 9,000 emerging design talents to showcase nearly 3,500 brilliant works. Furthermore, 22 schools from 10 countries - including the United States, Thailand, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, and Australia - are participating in the grand event. Through the "YODEX Industry-Academia Cooperation" project, 8 companies and organizations have partnered with 38 student teams for co-creation, demonstrating the successful integration of design education with industry practice.
This year's "Design Matchmaking Stage" event, scheduled for May 25, introduces a new format. Participating companies' recruitment needs and students' project information were released in advance, while design-sharing sessions and guided exhibition tours facilitated meaningful exchanges between young talent and employers. The event has attracted approximately 100 domestic and international companies, helping students explore career opportunities while injecting fresh creativity and vitality into the industry.
With cross-disciplinary industry-academia collaboration and international academic exchange at its core, this year's exhibition presents the diverse landscape of contemporary emerging design. The exhibited works address a wide range of topics spanning the environment, technology, and the humanities. Visitors are invited to discover how young designers observe and respond to contemporary challenges, and to explore the multiple possibilities of future living through creativity.
- Contact Organization:Knowledge Economy Industry Division,Industrial Development Administration,(MOEA)
- Contact Person:Ms. Yan
- Contact Phone:886-27541255#2411
