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[Erasmus Mobility] DSU & Kyushu Sangyo University
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ADCC Admin 2026-07-07 11:02
Strengthening International Collaboration through Urban Regeneration and Regional Culture Projects
Expanding Global Design Education through Korea–Japan Student Workshops
The College of Design at Dongseo University operated the Asia Design Erasmus Mobility Program at Kyushu Sangyo University in Japan from June 24 to 27, 2026, conducting a four-day global design exchange program.
A total of 37 participants joined the program, including 29 undergraduate students from the College of Design, four exchange students from Shanghai University of Engineering Science, two graduate students, and two faculty members. Building on the tradition of international design exchange between Dongseo University and Kyushu Sangyo University that has continued since 1999, the program was designed to promote global collaboration and interdisciplinary design education.
On the first day, an exhibition of student works from both universities and a welcome reception were held. Students shared works in the fields of graphic design, digital media, spatial design, fashion, and content design, providing an opportunity to better understand each university’s design culture and educational approach. The welcome reception that followed featured networking and exchange activities between Korean and Japanese students, further strengthening the significance of the global design partnership.
On the second day, participants took part in an urban regeneration field study in Fukuoka as part of the Korea–Japan student exchange program. Students visited urban regeneration sites and local cultural spaces in central Fukuoka, analyzing strategies for regional revitalization from the perspectives of urban environments and user experience. In particular, they compared the urban structures and everyday cultures of Busan and Fukuoka, expanding their understanding of user-centered design thinking.
On the third day, the DSU & KSU Global Design Workshop was held under the theme “Creative Harbor Tsuyazaki (GEIKO).” Students visited the Tsuyazaki area in Fukuoka Prefecture, where they communicated directly with local residents and experienced examples of community regeneration. Tsuyazaki is an area that has been transformed into an arts-oriented community while preserving the history and everyday culture of the existing village. Through field visits and interviews, students gained firsthand insight into the importance of place-based design and sustainable communities.
The workshop continued with students divided into four project groups and participating in practice-based activities:
▲ Lithography Workshop ▲ Textile Stamp Art ▲ Nozoku (のぞく) Art Project ▲ Record Shop Sound Project
Each workshop focused on local culture, art, and community-based creative practices. By collaborating with local artists and residents, students explored the social role of design and the potential of regional cultural content.
The program is particularly significant in that it goes beyond a one-time international exchange and is being developed as a continuing global workshop based on collaborative projects. From August 5 to 7, students and faculty members from Kyushu Sangyo University are scheduled to visit Dongseo University to continue the follow-up program.
Based on the research and project outcomes developed during the Tsuyazaki workshop, students from both universities will jointly produce and present final design outcomes. Through this process, they will complete a global collaborative project based on an analysis of everyday experiences and regional cultures in Busan and Fukuoka.
This program was conducted with the support of Dongseo University’s ANCHOR Project Group. Through this program, the College of Design at Dongseo University expects students to strengthen their global collaboration skills and intercultural communication abilities while gaining practical experience in interpreting urban and community issues through design. The College also plans to continue expanding international joint projects and student exchange programs through its Asian design network and to develop a future-oriented model of global design education.