邀請設計師廖國凱分享「非典型設計師飛躍外商設計圈的歷程」、進入設計產業契機。
Designer Kuo-Kai Liao was invited to share his journey as an "atypical designer leaping into foreign design circles" and his opportunities in entering the design industry.

亞洲大學創意設計學院，舉辦「永續設計力」講座，邀請Ubiquiti優比快科技公司設計師廖國凱，分享「非典型設計師飛躍外商設計圈的歷程」、進入設計產業的歷程；及如何快速調整心態、保持最大動力，持續在設計領域上邁進。

The College of Creative Design at Asia University hosted the "Sustainable Design Power" lecture, inviting Kuo-Kai Liao, a designer from Ubiquiti Inc. He shared his journey titled "An Atypical Designer's Leap into Foreign Design Circles," his experiences entering the design industry, and how to quickly adjust one's mindset and maintain maximum momentum to continuously advance in the field of design.

廖設計師表示，早期他在傳統工廠做了7年模具設計，從中學習了如何與前輩互動、溝通能力，之後轉換跑道，進入華碩電腦設計中心從事工業設計，擔任手機設計師，並就讀設計系在職專班，經歷一次次比賽後，慢慢獲得肯定和成就感，燃起了設計熱情。

Designer Liao mentioned that in his early career, he spent seven years in a traditional factory working on mold design, where he learned how to interact with senior professionals and developed communication skills. Later, he changed career paths to engage in industrial design at the ASUS Design Center, working as a mobile phone designer while pursuing an executive master's program in design. After winning several competitions, he gradually gained recognition and a sense of achievement, which ignited his passion for design.

「作為設計師，我認為最重要的能力是說故事！」廖設計師指出，在設計過程，為了傳達說明作品的故事，除了平面與立體的展示，若以動畫技術表現，更能讓客戶充分理解。他說，設計師可以透過自律和熱情的加持，來學習不同的設計工具，以實現多元的設計能力。

"As a designer, I believe the most important ability is storytelling!" Liao pointed out that during the design process, in order to convey the story behind a piece of work, animation techniques can complement 2D and 3D displays to help clients fully understand the concept. He added that with self-discipline and passion, designers can master different design tools to achieve versatile capabilities.

廖設計師鼓勵同學，「不要害怕你正在做的事情，是不是正確的道路？」無論是喜歡製作模型、設計動畫、或是喜愛設計美的事物，都可以嘗試看看。只要覺得開心的事情，就有動力持續下去。關於設計創業部分，建議可以先接觸業界，透過實際與客戶的互動交流，認清自身缺少的專業能力。

Liao encouraged students, saying, "Do not fear whether what you are currently doing is the 'right' path." Whether you like making models, designing animations, or creating aesthetically pleasing things, just give it a try. As long as it makes you happy, you will find the drive to persevere. Regarding starting a design business, he advised gaining industry experience first to interact with clients and identify any professional gaps.

亞大副校長兼創意設計學院院長陳啟雄表示，同學們可以藉由廖設計師的經歷分享，了解到設計師的多元面向，學習面對日新月異的職場挑戰，只要懷抱熱誠，秉持專業能力，就能夠在屬於自己領域上發光發熱。

Chen Chi-Hsiung, Vice President of AU and Dean of the College of Creative Design, stated that through Designer Liao's experience sharing, students can understand the multifaceted nature of being a designer and learn to face ever-changing workplace challenges. As long as they embrace passion and maintain professional capabilities, they will shine in their respective fields.

商設系施語忻同學說，熱愛設計要持續發展自己的各項能力，如同廖設計師將模具設計經驗，與工業設計知識，轉化為專業設計能力，面對未來規範應彈性多變。

Shi Yu-Xin, a student from the Department of Commercial Design, shared that loving design means continuously developing diverse skills. Just like Designer Liao transformed his mold design experience and industrial design knowledge into professional expertise, one must remain flexible and adaptable in the face of future standards.