Department of Industrial Design, National Taipei University of Technology

Introduction

In this rapidly changing era, our environment feels like a deserted island—demanding constant adaptation and innovation. While resources are abundant, how we make use of them depends on the insight and wisdom of each explorer. Design, much like exploration and experimentation, is a journey of discovering infinite possibilities within limited conditions.

This exhibition, Island-Made, begins with the idea of creation through isolation. It invites the audience to step into a “design island” built from creativity itself—an imaginative space where limitations give birth to possibility. It encourages reflection on how creativity can reshape reality, how breakthroughs can emerge even in seemingly impossible environments, and how inspiration and action can be sparked through constraint. Each piece on display is like a trophy from a design expedition, embodying our understanding of and response to the world around us.

Island-Made brings together a variety of design perspectives—product, interaction, spatial, and visual—showcasing how we apply diverse approaches to solve problems and create value. Through this exhibition, we not only look back on four years of growth and transformation, but also take our first step toward the future. We carry with us the adaptability and creativity cultivated on this "island," now ready to face a wider, more complex world.

We sincerely invite you to join us on this design journey—to explore a space filled with uncertainty and wonder. Within each work, you’ll find traces of our process, our vision, and our belief in the limitless potential of design.