Time: 12:00, December 19, 2025
Venue: Room 201, No. 2 Teaching Building
Overview:
The lecture is entitled Western History of Design and Its Relationship to Social Development. This lecture provides a vivid analysis of how the history of Western design has engaged in a close dialogue with social development. From the Industrial Revolution to the digital era, the lecture explores how design movements have reflected and driven social transformations, technological advancement, and changes in lifestyles. It offers a profound historical perspective for understanding contemporary design and is suitable for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of visual culture and social sciences.
Organizer: School of Design and Arts
Speaker:
Cruz Guerra Christian Francisco is the Associate Professor at Faculty of Global and Science Studies (FGSS) at Yamaguchi University. He serves as a member of FGSS International Exchange Committee and has actively promoted cooperation between FGSS and SDJU, including the establishment of a student exchange program through a MOU. His research areas include visual communication design, universal design, and artificial intelligence. In 2025, he was appointed as an expert under the SDJU Excellent Overseas Teacher (Professor) Program.
