Ethereal lute

Department of Design, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

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Ethereal Lute stands out in the fields of music composition and instrument design, showcasing the exploration and application of innovative technologies, as well as the clever integration of tradition and modernity.

In terms of appearance, it features a twisted design and a simple, elegant look, combining organic curves with sleek lines, exuding a sense of futuristic technology.

Functionally, it not only plays traditional pipa music but also incorporates AR technology, offering a new visual experience that enhances viewing pleasure and provides more entertainment options. Additionally, it promotes cultural exchange and heritage by integrating diverse styles into traditional pipa music and facilitating cross-generational cultural interactions.

It retains the traditional pipa's configuration for easy use. The hollow neck design reduces weight and gives a lighter visual effect.

The curved tuning pegs, based on traditional designs, are paired with modern high-precision geared pegs to enhance tuning accuracy.

Incorporating AR technology provides a new visual experience, enriching the viewing effect and offering more entertainment options.

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Department of Commercial Design and Management, National Taipei University of Business

Biologists speculate that a world without bees will cause humankind to become extinct due to lack of food within 4 years. Bees play a key role in the earth's ecology, acting as pollinators to allow plants to reproduce and maintain the agricultural operations on which humans depend. However, rapid human development is forcing bee habitats to shrink. Coupled with the widespread use of pesticides and chemical insecticides, as well as rapid changes in climate and environment, the global bee population is declining rapidly. We want to educate the public about the ecological importance of bees and the problems faced by losing them. Through teaching materials such as fruit exhibitions and bee teaching materials groups, bee knowledge and field planting are conveyed, a bee-friendly campus environment is established, and the message of protecting bee habitats is indirectly conveyed. In the teaching material group, we appeal for knowledge about the seriousness of the disappearance of bees, how to conserve bees, and the history of bees and humans. Seed paper also has aesthetic effects and educational interactive significance. In terms of graphic visual presentation, we will also produce a series of posters to help Audiences can gain a deeper understanding of this issue.