To cultivate students’ interdisciplinary innovation thinking and practical abilities, the College of Management and Design organized the "Creative Integration Workshop" from June 3 to 11, 2025. A total of 286 third-year students from five departments participated in the course, divided into 48 mixed teams. The program was led by 25 faculty members with expertise in both management and design, forming interdisciplinary co-teaching teams. The course design integrated group discussions, hands-on workshops, and a two-stage competition (preliminary and final rounds), guiding students to develop essential skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and design thinking. The initiative aimed to enhance students’ observational and creative thinking capabilities, nurturing innovative talents with cross-disciplinary integration skills.

The theme of this course centered on “Local Sustainability × Green Design,” aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students were encouraged to explore social and environmental issues in depth and propose innovative and locally connected design concepts. Professor Hsiu-Hua Hu from the Department of International Business at Ming Chuan University was invited to deliver a keynote speech titled “Beyond Agreements: Corporate Sustainability Practices under Climate Challenges.” Her talk addressed key strategies for corporate sustainable transformation amid evolving and uncertain climate agreements, covering topics such as climate risk management, ESG responses, proactive carbon reduction, circular economy models, and the application of design thinking. She emphasized that sustainability is no longer optional for businesses but a critical survival strategy for maintaining competitiveness.

In addition, Director Shih-Kuo Han from Dots Design shared practical insights, stressing that regional revitalization should not focus solely on economic benefits but prioritize people and local culture. He presented multiple case studies demonstrating how waste materials can be transformed into new products and how shared economy models can support sustainable design practices.

The final presentation and award ceremony took place on the last day of the course. Judges included senior HR executives from Nanya Technology Corporation, Professor Hu from Ming Chuan University, Director Han from Dots Design, and Professor Chen from the Department of Industrial Design at Chang Gung University. Awards were given for the top three teams, three honorable mentions, and the "Best USR Award," with prizes and certificates presented. The event concluded successfully, showcasing students’ creative potential and their deep engagement with sustainability issues.

中文：管設學院跨域創新實作課程－激發學生永續設計創意
This article is simultaneously published in the 33th edition of the SDGs E-paper.