The 2025 Lancaster University College at Beijing Jiaotong University Graduate Exhibition of Design Interactions was ceremoniously held on Weihai Campus from 25 April to 27 April.
Distinguished guests—including Bai Yanlei, Vice dean of Weihai International College; Simon Guy, Pro-Vice-Chancellor at Lancaster University; Christine Mortimer, Academic Vice Dean of Lancaster University College at Beijing Jiaotong University; Zhou Hang, Director of Academic Affairs of Weihai campus; Li Shuchun, Director of Teaching Development and International Services of Weihai campus; and teaching faculty of Design Interactions—were invited to attend the opening ceremony. Invited experts also included Prof. Cao Tianquan, Head of Animation of School of City Design at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and Prof. Pan Kewu from the School of Theater, Film and Television at the Communication University of China. Liu Qing, lecturer of Design Interactions, hosted the opening ceremony.
This graduate exhibition, themed “Multifaceted Prism”, metaphorically reflected how digital art, like a prism, expands creative dimensions into a multidimensional spectrum amid the collision of technological waves and humanistic trends. Thirty-nine graduating seniors presented their works through diverse digital media forms such as interactive installations, experimental video art, virtual reality, and animation design. Their works explored various social and cultural issues, showcasing the evolution and reorganization of artistic language within the digital media ecosystem, along with the philosophical reflections and poetic expressions on tech-media, which highlights the students’ innovative spirit and professional skills.
Guided by the graduates, all the visitors immersed themselves into the interactive works, gaining insight into the creative intent behind each piece. The exhibition not only displayed the students’ academic accomplishments but also served as a public platform to promote digital art. It also, as a cross-disciplinary, cross-cultural, and international academic exchange, underscored the collaborative educational philosophy between Beijing Jiaotong University and Lancaster University in the major of Design Interactions.
We sincerely wish our graduates to keep their passion for artistic innovation alive and bless them a bright future.
This exhibition was successfully held with the assistance of Library, Office of Campus Services, Laboratory Centre, Office of Academic Affairs.
