Director Queensland College of Art

Director QCA

We are poised at a moment in history when technology has transformed the way we live. But we are also only just beginning to comprehend the vast impact that technology will have in the future. In a world of accelerated change the possibilities seem endless, as this exhibition clearly demonstrates.

The works in this exhibition are innovative and dynamic. The students are to be congratulated for their daring explorations and willingness to experiment with the intersection of design, technology and fashion. They have embraced the challenges and potential of new technologies, from 3D printing to the use of microprocessors. Combining their imagination with traditional cultural forms they have created pieces that seem both familiar and strange.

The exhibition also showcases the so-called ‘softer’ skills that will be required in the future world of work: innovative thinking, creativity, collaboration and cross-cultural understanding. Griffith University in its mobility programs is committed to equipping students with these skills which will become increasingly prized in a global world.

The Queensland College of Art (QCA) is fortunate to have enjoyed a long standing collaboration with Shandong University of Art and Design. With the assistance of New Colombo Plan grants undergraduates from Australia had the opportunity to visit Jinan for the the first time. Working alongside their counterparts in China was a life-changing experience.

Daniel Della-Bosca and Paul Bardini created a learning environment where students were immersed in an enriching and vibrant design process involving genuine cross-cultural dialogue. Thank you to Daniel for bringing the students together and for organising and curating such a successful exhibition that showcases the promise of wearable technologies.

For a new generation of students the classroom of today is vastly different from the past. This exhibition pushes the boundaries of technology and highlights the creative power of cross-cultural exchange.

Professor Elisabeth Findlay, Director of Queensland College of Art, Griffith University

当技术改变了我们的生活方式时，我们处于历史的时刻。但是我们也 才刚刚开始理解技术在未来将产生的巨大影响。正如这次展览清楚 地表明的那样，在瞬息万变的世界中，可能性似乎是无穷无尽的。

该展览的作品具有创新性和活力。祝贺他们的大胆探索和愿意 尝试设计，技术和时尚相交的学生。他们已经接受了从3D打 印到微处理器使用的新技术的挑战和潜力。将他们的想象力与 传统文化形式相结合，他们创造了既熟悉又陌生的作品。

展览还展示了未来工作世界所需的所谓“软”技能：创 新思维，创造力，协作和跨文化理解。格里菲斯大学 （Griffith University）的流动性计划致力于为学生提供这 些技能，这些技能将在全球范围内日益受到重视。

昆士兰艺术学院很幸运能够与山东艺术设计大学长期合作。在“新 科伦坡计划”助学金的帮助下，澳大利亚的大学生首次有机会访 问济南。与他们在中国的同行一起工作是一次改变人生的经历。

丹尼尔•德拉•博斯卡（Daniel Della-Bosca）和保罗•巴迪尼（Paul Bardini）创造了一个学习环境，学生可以沉浸在丰富而充满活力的设 计过程中，其中涉及真正的跨文化对话。感谢Daniel带领学生们聚集在 一起，并组织和策划了一次成功的展览，展示了可穿戴技术的前景。

对于新一代学生而言，今天的教室与过去有很大的不同。该 展览突破了技术的界限，并强调了跨文化交流的创造力。