Unfold Life
Industries breathe life into a city and enrich our daily lives.
Tainan's local industries yearn for innovation and design. By the international partnership with Tokyo's Sumida district, we demonstrate that even world-renowned innovations are rooted deeply in local soil.
Sponsored by the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Industrial Development Bureau and led by TDRI, the COC Urban Industry Innovation Plan integrates design into urban governance policies and encourages industries to spearhead city-wide innovation.
This year, the project introduces international collaboration, sustainable applications and business management, embedding manufacturing innovation into everyday life and enhancing the charm of city life.
In this year's exhibition, Tainan local businesses join forces, pooling their own resources and pushing boundaries to "unfold life." From Tainan to Sumida, the fusion of modern industries from both places bridges the old and new, crafting a contemporary lifestyle that reflects the essence of both Taiwan and Japan.
We resonate deeply with Tainan's 400 years of cultural prowess and innovative momentum, where one glimpses grand ideas in tiny details and witnesses minutiae shining altogether like a galaxy. From food, scents, textiles to architecture, life unfolds with limitless possibilities.
This is Tainan. This is life. This is the future!
A3 Unfold life
Description
Curatorial Unit
Cizoo&Co was established in 2007 in Taipei. We position ourselves as a creative and strategic partner for brands, and offer comprehensive brand management solutions to help clients flourish in a rapidly changing world while exploring a wide range of creative possibilities. We continue to integrate fresh design ideas across various contents, and combine space, visuals, illustrations, products, film, installations, and digital media to create richer, more engaging brand experiences for consumers. Our mission is to convey and share outstanding brand values and stories through the beauty of design, and bring positive energy and imagination to life. Like an ever growing tree, we strive to inspire endless excitement for the future.
Curator
Chih-Ling Wang graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Over two decades, she has garnered rich experience in diverse brand planning across creative, cultural, business, lifestyle, fashion, and art industries. Recently, she has been involved in planning and executing art and design exhibitions.
Cooperative Partners
Curator|Chih-Ling Wang
Exhibition Design| cizoo
Main visual design|Cizoo+AXXY COOL
Exhibition Production|Hong Gang Forging Art Design
Lighting Consultant|Nuan-Hsi Huang
Counseling unit |
Taiwan Design Research Institute(TDRI)
Exhibitors |
AXXYCOOL、FERMENSTATION Co., Ltd.、SCOTCH GRAIN、AN BRANDING CO., LTD.、kyoku haku Co., Ltd.、Ishihiro Seisakusho、GAIN HWANG PAPER MFG. CO., LTD.、Iwasawa Glass Co.、DONG TANG INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.、Harisho Yamada Glass Co.,Ltd.、Uno Brush Manufacturing,Inc.、Negishi Industry Co., Ltd.、BLACK BRIDGE FOOD CO., LTD
Design unit |
BENZHI Design Consultant Co., Ltd.、Mounts Studio、FAFA INT'L CO., LTD.、INPIN DESIGN INSTITUTE、ZHI-YING Enterprise Limited Company、Mode Studio
Cooperating units|
Design Research Institute, Chiba University、JUNMAY LABEL MFG. CORP.、ORANGE TOKYO、AZUMAYA.inc、Sumida City, Tokyo
Counselor|
method Inc.、100PERCENT TAIWAN INC.