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17-25 October 2026

Objects in Formation

Local Materials, Culture, and Product Possibilities in Taiwan

Hosted by Industrial Design Development Association ofTaipei

This project is now archived and was part of DDW26

Event type

Exhibition

Objects in Formation brings together designers who transform materials and cultural references from Taiwan through craft, experimentation, and manufacturing. Presented by IDDAT, it explores new possibilities for contemporary objects and everyday use.

Experimentation → Local Materials → Sustainability → Design Translation

1. Experimentation
2. Local Materials
3. Sustainability
4. Design Translation

Material Experimentation / Local Materials

- Material Experimentation
Exploring new possibilities through material processes and experimentation.
- Local Materials
Rooted in local materials, industrial by-products, and craft knowledge in Taiwan.

Sustainability / Design Translation

- Sustainability
Rethinking material life cycles and value through circular approaches.
- Design Translation
Translating materials, local culture, and industrial contexts into new objects and applications.

Hosted by

Industrial Design Development Association ofTaipei
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About Industrial Design Development Association ofTaipei

Founded on the belief that creativity needs a stage, the Industrial Design Development Association of Taipei / Taiwan (IDDAT) creates platforms where design talent can be seen and developed, and ideas can be exchanged. By connecting designers with industry, education, public institutions, and international audiences, IDDAT provides exhibition and professional exchange opportunities, supports diverse creative values, and helps designers from Taiwan engage with wider markets.

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