Ellen Do wins Innovative Design Award from World Eco-Design Conference
The event,whichaims topromote an exchange of ideas on ecological design, was held in Guanghzou, China,Dec. 5-7. The more than 1,200 conference attendees includedmembers of the United Nations Industrial Development Organizations, diplomats from several countries, design organizations, and educational and scientific research institutes.
"Dr. Ellen Yi-Luen Do defies traditional disciplines," said Zhu Hongren, executive vice chairman and director general of China Enterprise Confederation, when he announced Do's award."From computer-based sketching to electronic flavor, from health and wellness to music, her work engages designers, programmers and interdisciplinary partners in creating playful new interfaces that feel natural.Her vision for augmenting human capacities exploit three “M”s: Mind, Might and Magic. Mind, to observe before acting, to be thoughtful and open-minded; Might, to consider the capacity and competency of people and technology; and Magic, to blend technology wonderfully in everyday life."
During the conference'sWomen's Design and Innovative Development Forum,Do also presented atalk, "Grace & Joy of Female Designers & Innovators." The forum focusedon sharing female innovative design models fromcountries along the"Silk Road."