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The 2025 Graduation Exhibition of Faculty of Innovation and Design (FIAD) of City University of Macau (CityU) opened at 10:30 a.m. today at the Exhibition Hall, Cultural Centre, Taipa campus. Coinciding with the FIAD’s 10th anniversary, this exhibition not only showcases the four-year achievements of student learning but also brings new vitality into the faculty’s decade-long journey. Featuring nearly 60 works from the Bachelor of Arts in Design program across environmental design, industrial design, and urban and landscape design, the exhibition presents innovative thinking in addressing urban and social challenges through art and design, reflecting the effectiveness of design talent cultivation at CityU.
The exhibition was officiated by local officials and university management, including Li Yongxian, deputy director of the Department of Education and Youth Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Ho Hong Pan, head of Department for Promoting Cultural and Creative Industries of Cultural Affairs Bureau; Chan Wun San, director of the Youth Activities Centre of the “Exterior Port” of Education and Youth Affairs Bureau; Vice Rector Ip Kuai Peng; and University Consultant Ip Peng Kin.
In his address, Vice Rector Ip Kuai Peng stated that this graduation exhibition provided students with a platform to showcase their academic achievements, enabling them to gain new experiences and grow into professionals in innovative design through organizing and participating in the exhibition. He highlighted the challenges and opportunities faced by the art and design sectors as technology advanced and society evolved, noting FIAD’s foundation in innovation, its development guided by the mission of “academic service to society,” and its commitment to nurturing design talents with both professionalism and practical skills. He highlighted the ability to transcend disciplinary boundaries and adapt sustainable design thinking to address technological advancements, societal shifts, and contemporary challenges, infusing innovative vitality into the future of cities.
Vice Rector Ip expressed his expectation that CityU students would produce more interdisciplinary art and design works, innovative solutions, and engage in sustainable design practices, showcasing their creativity, innovation, and professional capabilities on a broader societal stage.
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The Graduation Exhibition will be held from April 9 (Wednesday) to April 15 (Tuesday), 2025, at the Exhibition Hall, Cultural Centre, Taipa campus. All interested parties are welcome to visit.
Learn about the award-winning students and their projects
First Prize in Outstanding Environmental Design
“Green Roof · Ecological Rebirth—Revitalization and Regeneration of Macao’s Rooftops”
Team Members: Ye Yiying, Huang Qi, He Jing, Jiang Yuxin
Supervisor: Li Kerun
Design concept
In Macao, the world’s most densely populated city, we embrace the “Green Roof · Ecological Rebirth” concept, using rooftop spaces to address environmental, community, and cultural divides. Facing high-density buildings and the reliance on 95% imported produce, we categorized Macao’s rooftops into four types and developed scalable, modular racks integrated with smart monitoring, solar power, and composting systems. The humidity and light data of planters and pots will sync in real-time to an app, where people can earn “gardening points” to redeem vegetables or tools, thereby fostering neighborhood bonds. If scaled citywide, this can offset 3%-4% of Macao’s annual carbon emissions. Over the past year, we conducted in-depth rooftop surveys, crafted paper-cut models, and handmade exhibition booths. Thanks to Prof. Li Kerun, we learned carbon neutrality is not just about numbers but a lifestyle shift. Perhaps future high-density cities can indeed show care and greenery from their rooftops.
First Prize in Outstanding Industrial Design
“Always Sit Right”
Team Members: Jin Dian, Ma Jiawei, Xuan Ziqing, Chiang Guo Judy
Supervisor: Zhao Yulin
First Prize in Urban and Landscape Design Excellence
“Come In, Fly On — Birdwatching Journey · A Dialogue Beyond Boundaries”
Team Members: Fang Ziqi, Huang Ziting, Ye Minjing, Chu Jingming, Chen Qiyun
Supervisor: Nico Cheng Cheng I
Source: Faculty of Innovation and Design
Photo Credit: CityU Reporter
