Kobe leads post-earthquake recovery through design, developing livable cities, creative lifestyles, and distinctive craftsmanship. It supports SME innovation and blends heritage with modern urban planning to shape a vibrant City of Design.
Singapore positions design at the heart of nation-building. Through the Design 2025 master plan and the National Design Centre, it drives creative economy growth, public service transformation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, shaping a world-class City of Design.
This study on urban renewal of Chongqing Jiulong Peninsula pioneers the “Cool Slow Peninsula” model by leveraging the cold island effect and industrial heritage. Through five major strategies, it constructs the nation’s first ecological art peninsula, providing a design reference for urban renewal in high-temperature cities.
The famous artist Liang Mingyu’s installation art exhibition opened at the Liuzhou Industrial Museum, displaying 6 large-scale environmental protection installations such as “Ocean” and “Fashionable Terracotta Warriors”, discussing ecological protection through the recycling of discarded clothes. The exhibition runs until October 25.
A practical guide from Singapore to Chongqing, covering flight options and cultural highlights to help you plan a smooth and rewarding travel experience.
The 4th “Smart China Cup” Industrial Design Competition announced its winners. Avatr 07 and other 4 projects won top prizes, showcasing Chongqing’s strength in industrial design and digital innovation.
As the only UNESCO City of Design in western China, Chongqing participated in the 2025 UNESCO Cities of Design Annual Conference, in Saint-Étienne, showcasing innovation, strengthening global cooperation, and promoting sustainable design development.
The inaugural Chongqing Tour for Global Master Designers was held, featuring seven Italian designers who explored Jiangjin, Dazu, and other areas to experience Bayu culture. They signed multiple cooperation agreements to promote the “Chongqing Inspiration” series onto international stages such as Milan Design Week, further polishing the city’s profile as a UNESCO City of Design.
Discover how Gu Zhigang’s visionary direction for the Chongqing branch of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala integrates low-altitude drone technology, 8D terrain, and traditional culture to create a stunning celebration of innovation and city spirit.