Get inspired by this unique Conference & Exhibition

This event consists of three parts: a conference, exhibition, and workshop. San Jose State University is partnering with the Granshan Foundation (non-Latin typography research and practice organization) and AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) to host this exciting free conference to share the value and diversity of design education with invited international educational institutions.

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Baekryong Art Center

Chuncheon, Korea

Gangwon Institute of Design Promotion

Chuncheon, Korea

June 3–July 23

International Design education expo & conference

The International Design Education Expo and Conference (IDEEC) is an international event that is initiated and founded by Prof. Chang Kim and developed through global partners from various design institutions. San José State University Graphic Design program is partnering with Granshan Foundation and AIGA SF to host the conference. Through this event, designers, educators, and students will experience professional and personal growth by sharing the desire to help shape aspiring minds of the future.

Our Speakers

IDEEC will feature 40 speakers from 20 different universities and global design agencies. With 2 keynote presentations and 37 lectures, many interesting topics and inspiring stories will be shared over the three day conference period. Each speaker is highlighted here on the website.

Kuki Krzysztof Iwanski

Graphic Designer

Iwanski Studio

Hans Dieter Reichert

Professor

University of Westminster

Professor

Augsburg University of Applied Sciences

Graphic Artist & Designer

CSULA

Kwabena Kusi-Appouh

Illustrator & Educator

Kwame Nkrumah Univ. of Science & Technology

István Ferenc Horkay

Graphic Artist & Designer

Graphic Artist & Designer

Professor & Type Designer

EINA University

Pavel Pisklakov

Professor

South Ural State University

Professor

San José State University

Professor

Basel Academy of Art and Design

Professor

Pukyong National University

Assistant Professor

Tainan University of Technology

Yusuke Uchiyama

Associate Professor

Tokyo Polytechnic University

Assistant Professor

San José State University

Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Eric Olivares Lira

Designer, Illustrator, Director

Eric Olivares Design Studio

Professor

University of Arkansas

Péter Bence Simon

Professor

Moholy-Nagy University

Associate Professor

Nihon University

Przemek Sobocki

Lecturer & Illustrator

Vantan Design Institute

Associate Professor

Nagoya City University

Associate Professor

Reutlingen University

Professor

SNUST

Professor

Seoul National University

Professor

Hongik University

Professor

Konkuk University

Professor

Myungji College

Marcin Urbańczyk

Graphic Artist & Designer

AGI member

Professor

USC

Professor

Seoul National University

Assistant Professor

Purdue University

Professor

Kangwon National University

Professor

Kangwon National University

Professor

Ashesi University

Brian O'Connell

Professor

USC

Professor

SIAS University

Professor

Zhoukou Normal University

Dean

Gengdan Institute

Martin Cunfang Liu

Secretary General

CEIDA

Professor

Singapore Polytechnic

Professor

Yeonsung College

Professor

Konkuk University

Professor

Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology

Professor

Huanggang Normal University

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The SCHEDULE

This two day schedule will feature innovative, dynamic, and motivational presentations given by industry professionals from all over the world. The IDEEC will also feature works of students, faculty and professionals from participating universities.

13:00
Opening Remarks
13:00
Introduction to VIPs
Welcome Message
Chang Sik Kim
Committee Chair (IDEEC), Professor (San José State University)
Insook Choi
Event Chair (GIDP)
13:03
16:40
Congratulation Messages
Jin-tae Kim
Governor (Gangwon Province)
Dong-han Yook
Mayor (Chuncheon City)
Do-young Kwak
Chairman (Gangwon Providence Council)
Heon-young Kim
President (Kangwon National University)
13:10
Performance and Group Photo Session
13:45
Keynote Speech
13:50
Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants: Historical Information Graphics
Michael Stoll
Professor (Augsburg University of Applied Sciences)
Session 1
14:10
|
15:25
Hungarian Poster History/Graphic Story-telling through Poster Design and Image-making
István Ferenc Horkay
Graphic Artist & Designer (HEAA Member)
Typography: Conventions-Research-Experiment / Baseline Magazine
Hans Dieter Richert
Professor (University of Westminster)
Back to Vkhutemas and Bauhaus?
Pavel Pisklakov
Professor (South Ural State University)
TYPE_BREAK: Typographic structures at the border territory of imagery
Péter Bence Simon
Professor (Moholy-Nagy University of Art & Design)
15:25
Break
Roundtable Discussion
15:40
|
16:10
"The New Horizon of Design Education"
Chang Sik Kim
Committee Chair (IDEEC), Professor (San José State University)
Juhyun Eune
Professor (Seoul National University)
Hans Dieter Richert
Professor (University of Westminster)
Haven Lin-Kirk
Professor (University of Southern California)
Michael Stoll
Professor (Augsburg University of Applied Sciences)
Pavel Pisklakov
Professor (South Ural State University)
16:10
Break
Session 2
16:15
|
17:45
Swiss Graphic Design—History and Actuality
Michael Renner
Professor (Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW)
Practice of Design Education using AI Tools
Yusuke Uchiyama
Professor (KOGEI—Tokyo Polytechnic University)
Typography as a means for culture
Andreu Balius
Professor (EINA University School of Design & Art)
University-Local Community Engagement for Social Design
Jangsub Lee
Professor (Seoul National University)
Visual communication with a social approach & human development
Eric Olivares Lira
Professor (UIC—Intercontinental University)
Way-Finding Information Design And Smart Design Strategy
Chang Sik Kim
Committee Chair (IDEEC), Professor (San José State University)
16:15
End of Conference & Change of Venue
17:45
Design Expo & Portfolio Exhibition
18:30
Opening Remarks & Welcome Messages
18:25
Exhibition Opening Reception & Exhibition Tape Cutting
18:30
Exhibition Tour
19:30
Closing Remarks

09:55
Opening Remarks
Session 3
10:00
|
13:00
Spatial Moving Image Design
Ho Kim
Professor (Kangwon National University)
Artificial Intelligence Design for Industry and Education
Seung Bae Park
Professor (Seoul National Science and Technology)
Unleashing Potential through Innovative Pedagogic Methods
Lia Vilahur
Professor (Reutlingen University)
Musigraphy: Text, Sounds and Visual form
Joosung Kim
Professor (Myungji College)
Design & Business Practice Panel
Zelda Harrison
Cal State University Dominguez Hills, IDEEC Committee
University EXPO / Visual Brand Communication Design
Cheol Lee
Professor (Kangwon National University)
University EXPO: Program Overview
Brian O'Connell
Professor (University of Southern California)
University EXPO: Program Overview
Hyung Joo Kim
Professor (Perdue University)
University EXPO / Sustainable Smart Product design
Sung Hyun Kim
Professor (Konkuk University Global Campus)
University EXPO / All It Takes Is A Spark
David William Tan
Professor (Singapore Polytechnic)
University EXPO: Program Overview
Ho Eun Ahn
Professor (Yeonsung College)
University EXPO: Design Day Marathon
Zhaochen Ding
Professor (Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology)
University EXPO: CEIDA Overview
Martin Cunfang Liu
Director (CEIDA)
University EXPO: Program Overview
Qiong Wang
Professor (SIAS University)
University EXPO: Program Overview
Zhaohui Yuan
Professor (Huanggang Normal University)
University EXPO: Program Overview
Hanfei Li
Professor (Zhoukou Normal University)
University EXPO: Program Overview
Zijie Lin
Professor (Gengdan Institute of Beijing University of Technology)
University EXPO: Program Overview
Gordon Adomdza
Professor (Ashesi University)
13:00
Lunch
14:00
Afternoon Session Anouncement
Keynote Speech
14:05
History of Poland Poster and Iwanski’s Motion Poster
Kuki Krzysztof Iwanski
Poster Artist (Iwanski Studio)
Session 4
14:25
|
15:40
DESIGN PROCESS as baby steps to uncover your creative voice
Przemek Sobocki
Professor (Vantan Institute)
Intersect: Design and Activism in the Classroom
Ryan Slone
Professor (University of Arkansas)
Design Rooted in Tainan
Wei-chao Hsu
Professor (Tinan University of Technology)
Japanese Typography Education
Noriyuki Kasai
Professor (Nihon University)
Busan is Good…Vernacular Graphic Design
Dong Sik Hong
Professor (Pukyung University)
15:40
Break
Session 5
The Transdisciplinary Nature Of Communication Design
Douglas May
Professor (University of Northern Texas)
16:00
|
17:15
Digital Entertainment Advertising Era
Yongwoo Lee
Professor (Konkuk University)
Extending Graphic Design: Collaboration, Translation & Participation
Neda Firfova
Professor (Nagoya City University)
Interaction Design and Data Visualization
Yoon Chung Han
Professor (San José State University)
Hybrid Fantasy Illustration based on the Local Cultural Story-telling
Kwabena Kusi-Appouh
Professor (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology)
Design EXPO & Portfolio Exhibition
18:30
Prize Announcement & Ceremony
18:35
Group Photo Session
18:35
Closing Remarks
19:20
Event End

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Registration for the conference is free, with donations accepted.
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locationS

Conference

Baekryong Art Center

Chuncheon, Korea

June 3–4

2023

Exhibition

Gangwon Institute of Design Promotion

Chuncheon, Korea

June 3–July 23

2023

IDEEC is an innovative, dynamic, motivating event that is developed through global design institutions. Our global perspectives, diverse culture, and wide-ranging specialties is what makes our conference unique. We have gathered the best designers in the education community and academia to speak on philosophy, professional practice, social responsibility, and relevant topics that will make a vital impact on the conversation about design and education. The IDEEC inspires designers, educators, and students working in the ﬁeld of visual communication and information design around the world by delivering relevant programming and beneﬁts in a personal and thoughtful way.