Proceedings of the 2025 5th International Conference on Culture, Design and Social Development (CDSD 2025)
Conference: 2025 5th International Conference on Culture, Design and Social Development (CDSD 2025)
Date: 12-14 December 2025
Location: Ningbo, China (Hybrid)
Website: https://www.iccdsd.com/ Against the backdrop of accelerating global transformation and intensified interactions between culture, design, and society, the 2025 5th International Conference on Culture, Design and Social Development (CDSD 2025) was convened in Ningbo, China, from December 12 to 14, 2025. Building upon the academic foundations established by previous editions, CDSD 2025 aimed to foster in-depth dialogue on how cultural values, design practices, and social development strategies mutually inform and reshape one another in both historical and contemporary contexts. The conference welcomed more than 200 participants, exceeding 284 submitted manuscripts, and reflecting a strong level of scholarly engagement. After a careful peer-review process, 127 papers were selected for inclusion in the proceedings. A defining feature of CDSD 2025 was its emphasis on culture as both a historical continuum and a dynamic force in modern social development. The keynote lectures offered multi-layered insights into cultural exchange, heritage interpretation, and socio-economic transformation. Jianmin Wang (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) addressed cultural cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, situating cultural exchange within shifting international power structures. Chaozhi Zhang (Fudan University) critically examined the authenticity of cultural heritage through the lenses of value negotiation and civilizational dialogue. Erwei Dong (City University of Macau) explored the reciprocal orientations of culture and tourism, drawing on ceramic culture as an illustrative case. Complementary perspectives were provided by Zuhao Li (Cixi Cultural Heritage Protection Center) on kiln administration and export ceramics during the Wuyue period, Thomas Hirzel (Zhejiang Wanli University) on maritime trade revealed through underwater archaeology, and Yongjun Su (Ningbo University) on the living inheritance and industrial transformation of Yue kiln celadon within the framework of cultural-tourism integration. Together with the oral presentation sessions, these contributions demonstrated the richness of interdisciplinary approaches to cultural research and practice. Beyond individual case studies, CDSD 2025 articulated a broad intellectual landscape encompassing cultural studies, design research, and social development theory. Conference discussions engaged with cultural diversity, regional and traditional cultures, language and educational exchange, and the evolution of cultural industries in a globalized world. Design-related research extended from theoretical and aesthetic inquiry to applied fields such as digital media, interaction design, architectural and environmental design, urban and regional planning, and system-oriented technological design. Social development topics addressed political and legal structures, social movements, organizational dynamics, media and communication, education, psychology, anthropology, and behavioral sciences, with particular attention to how cultural and design interventions shape societal change. Rather than treating these domains as isolated fields, the conference emphasized their interdependence and collective relevance to sustainable development. The organizing committee gratefully acknowledge the intellectual contributions of the keynote speakers, authors, reviewers, and organizing committee members, whose efforts ensured the academic quality and coherence of CDSD 2025. It is anticipated that this volume will not only document current research outcomes but also encourage future interdisciplinary exploration at the nexus of culture, design, and social development. CDSD 2025 Conference Committee
Location: Ningbo, China (Hybrid)
Website: https://www.iccdsd.com/ Against the backdrop of accelerating global transformation and intensified interactions between culture, design, and society, the 2025 5th International Conference on Culture, Design and Social Development (CDSD 2025) was convened in Ningbo, China, from December 12 to 14, 2025. Building upon the academic foundations established by previous editions, CDSD 2025 aimed to foster in-depth dialogue on how cultural values, design practices, and social development strategies mutually inform and reshape one another in both historical and contemporary contexts. The conference welcomed more than 200 participants, exceeding 284 submitted manuscripts, and reflecting a strong level of scholarly engagement. After a careful peer-review process, 127 papers were selected for inclusion in the proceedings. A defining feature of CDSD 2025 was its emphasis on culture as both a historical continuum and a dynamic force in modern social development. The keynote lectures offered multi-layered insights into cultural exchange, heritage interpretation, and socio-economic transformation. Jianmin Wang (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) addressed cultural cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, situating cultural exchange within shifting international power structures. Chaozhi Zhang (Fudan University) critically examined the authenticity of cultural heritage through the lenses of value negotiation and civilizational dialogue. Erwei Dong (City University of Macau) explored the reciprocal orientations of culture and tourism, drawing on ceramic culture as an illustrative case. Complementary perspectives were provided by Zuhao Li (Cixi Cultural Heritage Protection Center) on kiln administration and export ceramics during the Wuyue period, Thomas Hirzel (Zhejiang Wanli University) on maritime trade revealed through underwater archaeology, and Yongjun Su (Ningbo University) on the living inheritance and industrial transformation of Yue kiln celadon within the framework of cultural-tourism integration. Together with the oral presentation sessions, these contributions demonstrated the richness of interdisciplinary approaches to cultural research and practice. Beyond individual case studies, CDSD 2025 articulated a broad intellectual landscape encompassing cultural studies, design research, and social development theory. Conference discussions engaged with cultural diversity, regional and traditional cultures, language and educational exchange, and the evolution of cultural industries in a globalized world. Design-related research extended from theoretical and aesthetic inquiry to applied fields such as digital media, interaction design, architectural and environmental design, urban and regional planning, and system-oriented technological design. Social development topics addressed political and legal structures, social movements, organizational dynamics, media and communication, education, psychology, anthropology, and behavioral sciences, with particular attention to how cultural and design interventions shape societal change. Rather than treating these domains as isolated fields, the conference emphasized their interdependence and collective relevance to sustainable development. The organizing committee gratefully acknowledge the intellectual contributions of the keynote speakers, authors, reviewers, and organizing committee members, whose efforts ensured the academic quality and coherence of CDSD 2025. It is anticipated that this volume will not only document current research outcomes but also encourage future interdisciplinary exploration at the nexus of culture, design, and social development. CDSD 2025 Conference Committee