To celebrate Taiwan Tech’s 50th anniversary, the Director of the Department of Design Ting-Yi Lin led students and alumni in organizing the exhibition “Unfinished Chapters: Our Story with Taiwan Tech” and the visual information design of the university's historical timeline. Through photos, videos, and audio, the exhibition presents the campus's development and key moments, transforming abstract historical stories into tangible visual narratives. It connects the past and present, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the exhibition and rediscover their own memories and footprints on campus, creating a resonance with the exhibits.

To celebrate Taiwan Tech's 50th anniversary, the Director of the Department of Design Ting-Yi Lin led students and alumni in organizing the exhibition “Unfinished Chapters: Our Story with Taiwan Tech”.From left: Chih-Ning Hsu, Chong-Wei Wang, Yi Ding, Director of Department Ting-Yi Lin, Si-Wei Li, Wei-Rou Huang, Yi-Zhen Huang, and Pei-Hsuan Kuan.

Professor Ting-Yi Lin brought together passionate, talented, and capable students and alumni to form the curatorial team for the exhibition. The team included Si-Wei Li, Chih-Ning Hsu, and Wei-Rou Huang from the master’s program of the Department of Design at Taiwan Tech, Yi Ding and Chong-Wei Wang from the undergraduate program, as well as alumni Pei-Hsuan Kuan and Yi-Zhen Huang. Through this cross-generational collaboration, they showcased Taiwan Tech's professional expertise and creative practices in design and curation, symbolizing the spirit of passing down knowledge and continuing traditions.

Professor Ting-Yi Li explained that the exhibition utilized old photos to tell stories, while the historical timeline was presented through a combination of images and text. The visual design, which balanced both rationality and emotion, conveyed four core concepts: “inheritance and continuation, renewal and improvement, accumulation and integration, expansion and addition”. The goal was to make visitors feel the refined and humble spirit of Taiwan Tech.

From the initial concept to actual execution, each stage of the exhibition was full of challenges. Master's student from the Department of Design, Si-Wei Li, shared that in terms of design and planning, he strived to achieve the best presentation within the given constraints but acknowledged the need to further optimize the exhibition flow, enhance interactive experiences for visitors, and improve exhibit protection mechanisms. This experience provided valuable insights into the curatorial process and visual design. “Design is an ongoing learning and adjustment process, and this experience will serve as important nourishment for future design projects.”

Through photos of past presidents and contrasting images of campus changes, the exhibition takes viewers back to the beginning of Taiwan Tech's history, witnessing the intertwining of the university's founding vision, legacy, and brilliant chapters of innovation and tradition.

The exhibition area also incorporates sound, revisiting the origins of the school motto and anthem, allowing the decades-old melody to evoke memories of the campus.

“After more than a year at Taiwan Tech, this is probably the closest I’ve been to the university”, remarked Chih-Ning Hsu, a first-year Master's student at the Department of Design. This was her first time deeply understanding Taiwan Tech’s evolution from its founding to the present. Within a tight schedule, she contributed to the exhibition's framework planning, flow design, visual production, coordination, and execution. She hopes to improve her decision-making efficiency and budget management, further enhancing her curatorial skills in the future.

Wei-Rou Huang, also a first-year Master's student at the Department of Design, pointed out that the old photo exhibition carries the collective memory and cultural context of the school. She and her team researched the background of the photos, analyzed their historical significance, and established a classification and arrangement system. By combining visual language with the exhibition experience, they allowed visitors to travel through time and feel the flow of history. “We want these old photos to be more than just visual presentations-they are a cross-generational dialogue.”

Through historical photos, the exhibition revisits the communication, collaboration, and growth between faculty and students, highlighting their shared foundation in engineering technology. Taiwan Tech members have continuously challenged limits, becoming key drivers of Taiwan's technological development.

The curatorial team transformed abstract historical stories into tangible visual narratives, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the exhibition and connect with the exhibits on a deeper level.

In addition, Yi Ding and Chong-Wei Wang, both third-year students at the Department of Design, created charming animated shorts featuring the mascots “Luo Si” and “Ban Shou” as they visited the campus's iconic buildings. The lively and engaging scenes, along with the meticulous design, left the audience calling them adorable. Yi Ding shared that the process of creating and adjusting frame-by-frame animations was a true test of technical skill and patience. However, the praise and recognition from teachers and peers became a driving force for his continued creativity. This experience has also contributed greatly to his growth in both technical skills and professional training.

The curatorial team specially created an animation featuring Taiwan Tech mascots “Luo Si” and “Ban Shou” as they visit the campus's iconic buildings, weaving together the memories of Taiwan Tech members.

The timeline of major events is a key element in showcasing the development of the university's history. Pei-Hsuan Kuan and Yi-Zhen Huang, both Taiwan Tecj alumni with undergraduate and master's degrees, were responsible for the main visual and design of the timeline. They have a deep affection for their alma mater and hope to give back to the university through this opportunity. Through this 50th anniversary celebration, they gained a deeper understanding of Taiwan Tech's development over the past five decades. Their design work will also become a permanent exhibition on the first floor of the International Building. “It’s rare to leave behind a permanent piece in our alma mater. We're truly grateful for the trust of the university and for Director Lin’s invitation.”

Alumni Yi-Zhen Huang (right 1) and Pei-Hsuan Kuan (left 1) assisted in organizing Taiwan Tech’s 50-year history, visually presenting the milestones to make the information more intuitive and accessible.

This exhibition is also supported by Arphic Technology CO., LTD which specially sponsored the typography for the 50th anniversary celebration, adding a distinctive visual style to the display.

The exhibition incorporates interactive elements where visitors can write “A Story with Taiwan Tech” on a card and take photos at the exhibition or around the campus, further connecting personal memories with the university's history and collectively witnessing Taiwan Tech's growth and transformation.

In celebration of Taiwan Tech’s 50th anniversary, the Secretariat, Library, and Office of Research and Development have organized exhibitions of old photos, the era of the College of Engineering and Technology, and R&D achievements, all returning to the founding spirit and showcasing the dedication of “precision and deep cultivation” and the vision of “innovation and a new beginning”.

“Unfinished Chapters: Our Story with Taiwan Tech” is on display at the Taiwan Tech Art Gallery on the first floor of the International Building. The exhibition will run until March 31 and will be open for special visits on the anniversary day (3/22). All faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome to join the celebration and walk into this unfinished story, finding their own Taiwan Tech memories through images.

The exhibition incorporates interactive elements, allowing visitors to write “A Story with Taiwan Tech” on a card and take photos at the exhibition or around the campus, connecting personal memories with the university's history.