Understanding Your Design Journey

In the world of digital design, every student has unique creative vision and technical potential. We know that from creative concepts to finished works, from learning programming to mastering aesthetic principles, this path is full of challenges and possibilities. At Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology College of Digital Design, we believe every student can find their own path to success on this stage that combines technology and creativity.

Design Student

Comprehensive Learning Support

All-Round Academic Guidance Services

  • Academic mentor system
  • Course planning consultation
  • Interdisciplinary learning guidance
  • Learning difficulty assistance
  • Professional Skill Development

Complete Training from Creativity to Implementation

  • Software skill workshops (Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling, programming)
  • Design thinking training
  • Project management skills
  • Critical thinking and design critique abilities

Practical Experience Connected to Industry

  • Corporate internship matching
  • Industry mentor programs
  • Industry-academia collaboration projects
  • Entrepreneurship guidance and incubation

Stages to Showcase Your Talent

  • Participation in design competitions
  • Graduation exhibition planning and execution
  • International exchange and display opportunities
  • Student portfolio guidance

Moments of Design Glory

Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology College of Digital Design achieved outstanding performance in various prestigious competitions :

Historical Highlights
  • 2021 Golden Pin Young Designers Award nomination: "N + Smart Nursing Cart" in Product Design Category.
  • Department of Multimedia and Computer Entertainment Science continuously excels in digital interactive design.

Best Design Award Winner

Department of Multimedia and Computer Entertainment Science: "Truth Weaving" by Gu Wen-yin et al. – a suspense reasoning game using 360° panoramic comic narratives, won the Golden Pin Young Designers Best Design Award in Digital Interactive Design Category.

Best Design Award Winner
Double Award Winner

Double Award Winner

Department of Visual Communication Design: "Preserved Fruit Rock Lab - Taiwan's Ten Geological Parks Souvenir Design" by Wang Yun-ru et al. won both Communication Design Category and Package Design Category awards.

Sustainable Design Innovation

Department of Visual Communication Design: "CRayon" by Yang Zi-xuan et al. transformed discarded cosmetics into safe, non-toxic crayons for autistic children's art education, winning the Golden Pin Young Designers Circular Design Special Award.

Sustainable Design Innovation

Student Support & Development

Comprehensive resources for competitions, career growth, and personal well-being

Competition Support System

  • Competition Guidance Mechanism
  • One-on-one consultation with professional instructors
  • Portfolio creation and optimization guidance
  • International competition submission strategy planning
  • Presentation skills and proposal ability training
Competition

Resource Integration Platform

  • Cross-departmental collaboration opportunities
  • Industry collaboration project participation
  • Equipment and technical resource sharing
  • Real-time competition information updates
Resource Integration

All-Round Academic Guidance Services

  • Academic mentor system
  • Course planning consultation
  • Interdisciplinary learning guidance
  • Learning difficulty assistance
  • Professional Skill Development

Complete Training from Creativity to Implementation

  • Software skill workshops (Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling, programming)
  • Design thinking training
  • Project management skills
  • Critical thinking and design critique abilities

Practical Experience Connected to Industry

  • Corporate internship matching
  • Industry mentor programs
  • Industry-academia collaboration projects
  • Entrepreneurship guidance and incubation

Stages to Showcase Your Talent

  • Participation in design competitions
  • Graduation exhibition planning and execution
  • International exchange and display opportunities
  • Student portfolio guidance

Future Careers in Digital Design

Our design graduates have diverse career paths, especially within the growing digital and creative industries in Taiwan. They can pursue careers in product design, visual communication, digital media, design management, or related fields. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills, interdisciplinary learning, and international perspectives, preparing students for various roles in design and technology.

Specific Career Paths

Digital Media Design

This field offers roles in digital broadcasting, cultural aesthetics, the entertainment industry, information and communication design, and e-learning.

Design Management

Students can pursue careers in design strategy, marketing, and management within design-related companies.

Product Design

Graduates can become product designers, industrial designers, UX/UI designers, design managers, or creative directors.

Visual Communication Design

Opportunities include graphic design, package design, information design, interaction design, and animation design.

Other Areas

With the integration of technology, STUST design graduates can also find roles in fields like :

  • Medical Instrument Design: Biomedical engineering firms offer opportunities in medical device design, software development, and research related to physiological signals and medical informatics.
  • Semiconductor and Optoelectronics: STUST's Department of Semiconductor and Electro-Optical Engineering prepares students for roles in semiconductor manufacturing, display technology, and optoelectronics.
  • Creative Industries: Taiwan's strong emphasis on the creative and design industries provides opportunities in game design, digital entertainment, and multimedia production.
Creative digital design industry