Speaker Introduction

Keynote Speaker

劉育東

Taiwanese scholar, holding a Ph.D. in Architecture from Harvard University and a joint doctoral research experience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Yu-Tung Liu

Yu-Tung Liu received Doctor of Design from Harvard in association with MIT. He was the founding professor of Graduate Institute of Architecture at NCTU and the Vice President of Asia University. He is the Chief Advisor of architecture and art of China Medical University and Hospitals. Visiting positions and guest lectures include Harvard, Cambridge, Princeton, Yale, Berkeley, Roma La Sapienza, Oslo, Chile, Technion and Beijing. He was the 1997 Conference Chair and the 2022 President of CAADRIA.

He has published eight English books with Birkhäuser and numerous articles in ISI-indexed journals. He was the recipient of the first Ivan Petrovic Prize awarded by eCAADe. His design works have been showcased in international exhibitions including the Venice Biennale, as well as in Japan, France, Chile, Florence, Barcelona, Hong Kong, and China. His solo exhibition, Architecture of Tomorrow, was selected as one of the “Top-Ten Public Exhibitions in Taiwan” in 2007.He has invited Peter Eisenman, Tadao Ando, Toyo Ito, Zaha Hadid, and Frank Gehry to design landmark building projects in Taiwan. He served as the commissioner of the Next-Gene project, which brought together 10 international and 10 Taiwanese architects. The Next-Gene project was featured as a special issue of A+U magazine in 2008 and was invited to participate in the 11th Venice Biennale. He was selected to join the New Trends of Architecture in Europe and Asia-Pacific 2008–2010 exhibition series.

Putri Dwitasari

Professor in the Department of Visual Communication Design at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Her expertise includes visual identity management, gamified learning, brand and reputation management, and the design of financial literacy education.

Putri Dwitasari

Putri Dwitasari currently teaches in the Department of Visual Communication Design at the prestigious Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember(ITS)in Surabaya, Indonesia. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (S.T.) and a Master of Design (M.Ds.), and is a core member of the Digital Creative Media Laboratory and the Center of Excellence for Design Technology (PUI Design) at ITS.

Her research focuses on the strategic application of digital media and visual identity. In recent years, she has been dedicated to developing the Adaptive Game-Based Learning (AGBL) model, leveraging digital creative media to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes, particularly in the field of financial literacy education. In addition, her research on visual identity and reputation management in higher education institutions provides valuable practical insights into the internationalization of academic branding in Indonesia.
As an interdisciplinary design scholar, she integrates engineering logic with design thinking, and actively promotes industry-academia collaboration through the PUI Design Center. Her work demonstrates both academic rigor and a strong emphasis on the practical value of digital design in addressing social issues and enhancing the quality of education.

林傑

The founder of TSUBAKI STUDIO, creative director of CUTOUT MAGAZINE, and founder of HASURISO Risograph Studio.
His expertise lies in graphic design, brand identity, and editorial design.

Jay Lim

Jay Lim is the Creative Director of TSUBAKI STUDIO in Malaysia, with over 20 years of professional experience in both design practice and education. Together with his wife, Vivian Toh, he co-founded Malaysia’s first design magazine, CUTOUT, as well as HASURISO Risograph Studio, and has been dedicated to advancing Asian design aesthetics and print craftsmanship. He has led his team to win 22 international awards, including Germany’s Red Dot Award, iF Design Award, Japan’s TOPAWARDS ASIA, and Taiwan’s Golden Pin Design Award. He has also been recognized as one of the “30 Outstanding Asian Designers.

As an experienced educator, he has been invited to speak at TEDx and has served as a visiting professor at several universities in Taiwan and Macau. His expertise spans brand packaging and editorial design, advocating for the use of exceptional design to simplify communication and enhance quality of life. He is regarded as a key figure in promoting design and cultural exchange across Asia.

Workshop Speaker

Jay Lim, a Malaysian designer, is the founder of TSUBAKI STUDIO, creative director of CUTOUT MAGAZINE, and founder of HASURISO Risograph Studio. His expertise lies in graphic design, brand identity, and editorial design.

Jay Lim

Jay Lim is the Creative Director of TSUBAKI STUDIO in Malaysia, with over 20 years of professional experience in both design practice and education. Together with his wife, Vivian Toh, he co-founded Malaysia’s first design magazine, CUTOUT, as well as HASURISO Risograph Studio, and has been dedicated to advancing Asian design aesthetics and print craftsmanship.
He has led his team to win 22 international awards, including Germany’s Red Dot Award, iF Design Award, Japan’s TOPAWARDS ASIA, and Taiwan’s Golden Pin Design Award. He has also been recognized as one of the “30 Outstanding Asian Designers.
As an experienced educator, he has been invited to speak at TEDx and has served as a visiting professor at several universities in Taiwan and Macau. His expertise spans brand packaging and editorial design, advocating for the use of exceptional design to simplify communication and enhance quality of life. He is regarded as a key figure in promoting design and cultural exchange across Asia.

Senja Aprela Agustin, a professor in the Department of Visual Communication Design at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Surabaya, Indonesia. Her expertise includes visual communication design, semiotic analysis, design history, brand communication strategy, contemporary lifestyle studies, and feminist approaches in design.

Senja Aprela Agustin

Senja Aprela Agustin currently teaches in the Department of Visual Communication Design at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), one of Indonesia’s leading universities, and is a key member of the Brand and Communication Strategy Laboratory. She holds a Master of Design (M.Ds.) degree in Visual Communication Design and is also an active graphic designer and illustrator.
Her research takes a unique and in-depth perspective, focusing on the intersections of design, culture, and social realities. She specializes in semiotic analysis to interpret contemporary visual culture, particularly exploring contemporary Indonesian lifestyles, city branding, and gender issues in design. Her recent publications examine the social roles of female designers and the representation of diverse cultures in visual media.
In practice, she has participated in socially impactful design projects, including smart city initiatives and community-based participatory design.
She is committed to integrating design thinking with social responsibility and using visual storytelling to raise public awareness, making her a professional speaker with both deep academic background and practical design expertise.