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DIVINE TREE OF TAIWAN

Department of Commercial Design, National Taichung University of Science and Technology

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"From the forest, for the forest." This two-volume pop-up book set chronicles the epic history of Taiwan’s cypress trees across a sweeping timeline. Through the eyes of tree doctors and researchers, readers confront the modern threats to their survival, while exploring the future of cypress restoration and the Leave No Trace (LNT) philosophy.

By restructuring the majesty of these ancient giants through multi-sensory experiences and intricate paper engineering, this project—complete with a magnificent pop-up tree card and botanical fragrance cards—transforms our "natural heritage" into a "cultural memory." As readers turn each page, the millennium-old genetic legacy of the forest resonates with the contemporary world, inspiring us to safeguard Taiwan's most precious green treasure.

A two-volume pop-up forest guide to giant cypress trees, engaging sight, touch, scent, and sound. Featuring ten legendary, millennium-old giant trees of Taiwan and the folklore that surrounds them. Each pop-up mechanism is custom-designed based on the unique silhouette and botanical traits of each giant tree. A multi-sensory experience, featuring a serrated sound-producing mechanism that evokes the historical sounds of logging. Extending the intricate paper engineering of the books, this collection features ten custom pop-up tree cards. Infused with the distinct scent of cypress essential oil, this collection includes botanical fragrance cards and other curated memorabilia.

Worry-Free Aging Taiwan's Integrated Long-Term Care Model

Department of Commercial Design, National Taichung University of Science and Technology

To address the pain point of opaque government long-term care policies, "No Problem for Seniors" aims to transform complex regulations into an intuitive booklet outlining the four blessings of long-term care. Through personification and modular flowcharts, the cumbersome application process is simplified, and a human touch is used to alleviate caregiver anxiety, making long-term care more accessible and achieving inclusive living for seniors.

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