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My name is Raelin Sun, a painter who tells stories with color — an artist who consciously avoids the use of black. I specialize in innovative techniques that create depth and dimension without relying on black pigment, because I believe our world is woven from infinite, vibrant hues.
My mission is to evoke happiness through my brushstrokes. With a colorful and expressive style, I demonstrate that profound darkness can be achieved even without black. By blending and layering a rich spectrum of tones, I bring narrative energy to every painting. Omitting black doesn’t limit the palette — instead, it unlocks a more extraordinary and vibrant richness.
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2026 will be a 'Year of Redirection', when people's attention will realign to seek more holistic solutions.
WGSN's 2026 Macro Trend Matrix identifies six key design trends shaping the future, offering aesthetic guidance for product development across all market segments, encompassing both color scheme strategies and emerging product design opportunities.
Speaker: Ruby Lin, Trend Consultant, WGSN
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Opening Speech：Design for Perception
Speaker: Bin YU, Partner of PINWU, Head of CMF and Sustainable Material Lab
Theme One: "Fantasia Moments" – Material Aesthetics of Fantasy and Playfulness
Speaker: Lanlan ZHANG, Founder of ShineCMF Colour Design Center
Topic: From Industrial Brilliance to Dreamlike Playfulness: CMF Innovation in the Era of “Joyful Moments”
Speaker: Xueyu HE, Head of Xueyu Studio, Glass Material Researcher and Artist
Topic: Glass as Emotional Sculpture
Theme Two: "Sensory Shelter" – Finding Emotional Resonance through Tactility
Speaker: Rome CAO, Chief Design Officer of OLL, New Brand by OPPLE
Topic: The Shelter of Light: The Sixth Sense
Speaker: Liang CHEN, Founder ofMINGDU DESIGNandGuest Advisor of Shenzhen University
Topic: Designing Care: Material Sensibility and Oriental Wisdom in Product Design -
This event focuses on the global expansion strategy of Chinese brands driven by design, bringing together design service agencies, manufacturing enterprises, and North American channel distributors.
Covering key topics such as Global Sources’ OBM research insights, full-process design empowerment for overseas expansion, and North American market access strategies, the event aims to help brands overcome challenges in going global. Industry representatives will engage in in-depth discussions to explore new opportunities in the international market and kickstart a new journey of expansion together!
Speaker: Sam Zhang, Vice President, New Business Development, Global Sources; General Director of the Group's Business Management Media Platform – CEC
Speaker: Charlie Xu, Co-founder of Waldpoint
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With the rapid development of AI and embodied robotics, related products and technologies have gradually begun to be applied in home life. However, the overall adoption is still in its early stages, with technical, safety, ethical, and legal issues yet to be resolved. Over the next decade, advancements in computing power and policy improvements will enable robots to evolve from "tools" into "companions." Nonetheless, the core objective should be to assist humans rather than replace them. Only by balancing technological innovation with societal needs can the vision of smart homes be truly realized.
Speaker: Zhe DONG, CEO, Beijing Tong Li Shun Science Development CO.,LTD
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11: 00-11: 30 Keynote Speech: Design-Driven Value: Insights into Innovation from the Red Dot
Speaker: Justin Lin, Executive Dean of Red Dot Design School
11: 30-12: 00 Keynote Speech: AI Redefining Design Workflows: Practices and Prospects
Speaker: Wei ZHANG, Founder & Chief Product Officer, Hangzhou QuickMind Artificial Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.
12: 00-12: 30 Keynote Speech: Breaking Boundaries in Design, Simplifying the Future with Intelligence
Speaker: Fan WU, Design Director, Shanghai SEER Robotics Co., Ltd.
12: 30-13: 00 Keynote Speech: AI Empowering the Silver Economy: Future Trends in Smart Wellness from Xiaoyong 365
Speaker: Wei DAI, General Manager of Smart Wellness Division, Shenzhen yydrobo Co., Ltd. -
Speaker: Cher, Matrix Design Partner, Executive Director, Matrix Institute
Topic: Material Aesthetics and High-Value Spaces: Future Agenda
Speaker: Carol, Ark.Art AI CEO,Founder of Msol Home Lifestyle Brand
Topic: Reconfiguring Design Rules in the AI Era
Speaker: Jiang BIAN, Co-Founder and CTO of FULI Plus
Topic: From Craft to Code : Exploring the Applications of AI in Material Aesthetics
Speaker: Xiaoye ZHANG, Founder of Xiaoye Space Design
Topic: Breaking the Rules: The New Role of Owners, Designers and Materials in Luxury Interiors -
In 2026, four major consumer roles in the tech consumer goods sector will emerge. These four emerging consumer roles do not simply correspond to four types of people, but rather reflect four new sets of values. This course helps brands understand the profiles and aesthetic trends of these four types of tech consumers by providing insights into consumer mindsets.
Speaker: Sophia Ye, Trend Director, WGSN