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ABOUT

To apply the multifaceted nature of "education" and "entertainment" within the forest setting, offering methods to address people's needs. Proficient in utilizing local elements as materials, integrating art, design, imagery, text, activities, music, exhibitions, etc., to create "sustainable" projects and products, focusing on the balance between humans and all beings, and endeavoring to propose concrete "practical and replicable" action plans.

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HOW WE WORK

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Owner and Producer

Sheng-Da, Tsai
Exhibition and Event Producer
Deeply engaged in the lives, histories, and cultures of Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples and the eastern region, Sheng-Da Tsai has devoted years to immersive learning and cultural fieldwork, exploring the vitality and allure within these traditions.
His achievements span exhibitions, film, music performances, and cultural events—each imbued with the sensibilities of museums, anthropology, field research, and ancient mythology. Grounded in extensive ethnographic investigation, Tsai’s projects translate complex local narratives into curatorial concepts that lead audiences to rediscover the natural and human landscapes of Taiwan’s islands. His meticulously crafted exhibitions and performances invite audiences on immersive cultural journeys that awaken a deeper appreciation and sense of identity with Taiwan’s cultural heritage.

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What we do

Customized solutions

Focused on integrating local culture with creative design, we provide comprehensive, tailor-made planning services for each project—from initial concept development to on-site execution. Our goal is to craft unique solutions that not only meet practical needs but also embody cultural depth and authenticity.

Innovative integrated design

Skilled in employing diverse media and design approaches, we seamlessly blend elements of art, film, text, music, events, and exhibitions to create works that embody both innovation and sustainable value.

Excellence in Quality Management

With meticulous attention to detail, our team ensures excellence from field research to on-site execution. Through systematic processes and rigorous quality control, we guarantee outstanding project outcomes that have been recognized by both domestic and international design awards.

Culture-Centered Philosophy

We believe that cultural vitality is the key to sustainable development. Guided by the principles of deep local engagement, cultural respect, and value co-creation, we are dedicated to crafting creative solutions that connect humanity and nature—fostering greater recognition and appreciation of local culture within society.

Professional cross-disciplinary team

Comprising experienced curators, designers, filmmakers, and project marketers, our professional team combines extensive field experience with a strong foundation in curatorial practice. We accurately capture and interpret cultural essence, transforming it into services that balance academic depth with market value.

Awards

2024

Returning to the Place Where the Navel Cord Was Buried: KG+ SELECT 2024 BEST 10

2023

The 2022 Hualien Design Center won the German Red Dot Design Award for Brand and Communication Design.

2022 Pangcah Lifestyle Festival: Muse Design Award Platinum Award

2022 Hualien Design Center Wins Muse Design Award (Gold)

Pahanhannan, Taiwan Golden Pin Design Award: Spatial Design Category

2021

Hualien Museum of Cultural Heritage - Reportedly an Archaeological Team: Red Dot Design Award (Best of Best)

"The Way We Came" Photography Exhibition - Shopping Design Taiwan Design BEST 100: Annual Concept Exhibition Event

Press

Tomorrow Magazine's Hualien Design Center sparks a "large-scale local cultural experiment"!

Senshin Testing Center collects five types of soil from mountains and seas to design everyday items for local style shops.

The "Hualien Color: Hualien People Gather Hualien Materials" series, published by Shopping Design, will launch its sequel on November 1st! Through design, it connects different spaces, giving everyday materials a glamorous makeover.

"Smiling Taiwan" takes a breather in Shitiping, Fengbin, Hualien, where the "Baiyuan" nestled between mountains and sea creates a healing base for residents and travelers.

The Central News Agency reported that the "Nest Building VII - Formosan Wild Boar" bamboo and wood installation art piece made its debut at the "Nest Building Party" event held at the Da Nong Da Fu Plain Forest Park.

From the Indigenous Language Singing Contest to the American Muse Design Awards, Hualien's "PANGCAH"

"Life Festival" Rediscovers the Vitality of Taiba Plastics

"Beautiful Women" is a creative project inspired by the natural colors of Hualien plants, featuring ten local sea and land materials selected by cross-disciplinary artists to design 30 everyday items. It also includes a limited-time offer of fine dining featuring indigenous cuisine.

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