2024 Workshop Day

On October 27th, the Workshop Day of Michael Graves College of Architecture and Design at Wenzhou-Kean University concluded successfully. Professionals from different fields , along with faculty members from the School of Design, gathered together to share their expertise and experiences, providing an unforgettable experience for us.

The course focuses on the visual presentation of Eastern culture, the visual evolution of historical development, the visual characteristics of local customs, and the visual differences in the use of things. Design and create from the aspects of modernity in graphic interpretation, timeliness in topic semantics, transformation in material craftsmanship, and contemporary activation of

In this workshop, you will experience how to design and create a pencil holder for desk while mastering basic woodworking skills and tool usage. The course will guide you through the process, from design the form to detailed carving, helping you discover the charm of woodworking. By crafting your own funny pencil holder for desk you’ll not only learn practical skills but also a sense of accomplishment.

In these two days of workshops, Xiao Longhua will lead everyone to think about the city and the regional culture, and piece together some history, stories, and interesting concepts from a specific perspective – “Bento”. Participants will integrate their thinking into the city walk, collect interesting materials and things, and bring them to the workshop on the next day. Finally, after discussion, the collected ideas and physical objects will be packaged into a homemade lunch box/bento. By the end of the workshop, participants will do a “Show & Tell” for their work.