Discussing the organization of international academic conferences and workshops, faculty exchanges, student exchanges, etc., to foster deep collaboration between the two schools in the field of design

The visiting delegation from Soegijapranata Catholic University in Indonesia engaging in in-depth academic exchanges with faculty members of Asia University's Design College

Asia University's Creative Design College recently hosted a visit from a delegation of the Design College of f Soegijapranata Catholic University (SCU) from Indonesia. Led by Asia University's Vice President and Dean of the Creative College, Mr. Chi-Hsiung Chen, and joined by nine representatives including SCU's International Director, Peter Ardhianto, discussions revolved around collaborative initiatives such as organizing international academic conferences and workshops, faculty exchanges, and student mobility programs. These endeavors aim to foster deeper cooperation between the two institutions in the field of design.

(from left to right) Asia University's Vice President Chi-Hsiung Chen, Department Chair Xiao-Wei Fang of Visual Communication Design, presenting materials on Asia University's design activities such as the "Taiwan International Student Design Competition" and " The Power of Asian Design " to Louis Cahyo Kumolo, Head of the Visual Communication Design Department, and Peter Ardhianto, International Director, both from Sanata Dharma University in Indonesia. They hope to see more Indonesian students participating in design activities in the future

Members of the Indonesian delegation included Peter Ardhianto, International Director of SCU; Bayu Widiantoro and Arwin Pumama Jati, Vice Deans of the Design College; Louis Cahyo Kumolo, Head of the Visual Communication Department; Maya Putri Utami, Executive Secretary of the Visual Communication Department; and faculty members Alfbns Christian, Ryan Sheehan Nababan, Agnes Indah Suciani, and Tabita Nani Aryani.

Mr. Chi-Hsiung Chen, Asia University's Vice President, highlighted the integration of generative artificial intelligence in their design curriculum, offering comprehensive education covering digital media, visual communication, creative products, fashion design, interior design, and more. This integration of deep learning and artificial intelligence aims to nurture innovative designers equipped with forward-thinking abilities to tackle future challenges.

Peter Ardhianto, SCU's International Director, noted that SCU boasts 21 university departments, 8 research institutes, and 1 doctoral program, establishing itself as a leading Catholic university in Indonesia. Having graduated from Asia University's Department of Digital Media Design in 2022, Ardhianto expressed his deep affection for Asia University. He emphasized that this exchange deepens understanding between the design colleges of both institutions, and he looks forward to future collaborations driving advancements in design innovation and technological integration, thereby enriching design education.

Louis Cahyo Kumolo, Head of the Visual Communication Design Department at SCU, mentioned that Laurensia Priska Dyahayu, a senior student, has achieved excellent results as an exchange student at Asia University's Visual Communication Design Department. He anticipates sending more design students to Asia University in the future to enrich their learning experiences and further promote in-depth cooperation between the two institutions in the field of design.

Asia University's Vice President and Dean of the Creative Design College, Chi-Hsiung Chen (5th from the right), Chair of the Department of Digital Media Design, Wen-Hung Chao) (3rd from the right), Chair of the Department of Visual Communication Design, Xiao-Wei Fang (1st from the right), Chair of the Department of Creative Product Design, Chi-Wen Lung (8th from the right), along with the visiting delegation from Soegijapranata Catholic University's Design College in Indonesia