To inspire the younger generation to explore the creative potential of leather design, the organisers of the Competition – The Leather & Hide Council of America (L&HCA) and The Taiwanese International Leather Association (TILA) – recently visited nine design-focused universities and colleges across Taiwan, hosting a series of promotional presentations and engagement sessions that reached over 300 design students and faculty members.
The universities visited included The National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Shih Chien University and its Kaohsiung Campus, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan University of Technology, Shu-Te University, Ling Tung University and Lunghwa University of Science and Technology.
Through in-person presentations and discussions, we introduced the competition details and global design trends, while also sharing knowledge on leather processing techniques and their potential applications. Students were actively encouraged to participate and demonstrate the innovative spirit of Taiwan’s emerging design talents.
This outreach not only strengthened the connection between Taiwan’s design institutions and global competitions, but also provided young designers with the opportunity to step onto an international stage. The organising team plans to expand collaboration with more schools, solidifying Taiwan’s position as a key hub for leather innovation and design in Asia.
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