Last month, Taiwan marked a series of notable design milestones, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to nurturing and showcasing the creative industries on both local and global stages. Organised by the Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI), the second edition of Taiwan Design Week took place at its headquarters in the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, in December 2024, drawing 250,000 visitors.
One of the two flagship exhibitions, ‘The Gateway’ featured 34 local and international participants, exploring innovative artificial intelligence applications in design to address societal challenges. To date, Taiwan remains a dominant force in semiconductor manufacturing, producing over 90 per cent of the world's leading-edge logic chips and two-thirds of AI servers. The region is now expanding its influence in AI software and applications, promoting systematic growth through initiatives like the AI Taiwan Action Plan, which ensures ethical AI development. A regulatory framework for AI governance is also under development, which includes a risk-based approach and accountability mechanisms for AI applications.
