Slow Movement x Design Thinking Workshop 2025” at Nanhua University, Taiwan

A group of 11 student representatives from Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) received full scholarships from Nanhua University (NHU), Taiwan, to participate in the “Slow Movement x Design Thinking Workshop 2025” held at NHU from 5 – 17 November 2025. The students were accompanied by five RMUTL lecturers who joined the program as invited speakers. The project aims to deepen participants’ understanding of community issues and social challenges while enhancing systems thinking and collaborative problem-solving capacities. Through the philosophy of Slow Movement—which encourages mindful and in-depth observation—and the Design Thinking process—which drives creative, human-centered, and effective problem-solving—students engaged in community-based fieldwork to generate solutions aligned with local needs.

For the 2025 program, four community-based Problem Statements were assigned as the core focus for field immersion. These include:

1. Dalin Community
How can we help villagers in Dalin promote their community to be well-known with no environmental impact?

2. Luman Community
How can Luman community construct a community identity and promote preservation and revitalization while achieving a balance between tourism development and culture protection?

3. Pinglin Community
How can we help people in Pinglin community to effectively manage the agricultural farms and preserve the chirping tree frog to sustainably promote ecological tourism?

4. Mayuan Community
How can we design engaging and meaningful activities that enhance the collective well-being of the Mayuan community?

The project also served as a platform for leadership development, teamwork, and academic networking among students from Nanhua University, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, the University of Phayao, and Chiang Mai Rajabhat University (Mae Hong Son Campus).

List of RMUTL Scholarship Recipients

1. Ms. Jariya Jaikwang – Business English, Faculty of Business Administration

2. Ms. Patinyaporn Ngenma – English for International Communication, Faculty of Business Administration

3. Ms. Nattkamonchat Yothanan – English for International Communication, Faculty of Business Administration

4. Mr. Supakorn Detpan – International Business Management, Faculty of Business Administration

5. Ms. Sasiwimon Kunyosyings – International Business Management, Faculty of Business Administration

6. Ms. Noppawan Piangta – International Business Management, Faculty of Business Administration

7. Mr. Alexandros Markezinis – Tourism and Hospitality, Faculty of Business Administration

8. Mr. Jakkraphan Tuathong – Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

9. Mr. Phurinar Khaoramy – Civil Engineering Preparatory Program, College of Technology

10. Mr. Noppasit Suttham – Mechatronics Engineering, College of Technology

11. Ms. Dujdao Lungphong – Mechatronics Engineering, College of Technology

The participating lecturers were:

1. Asst. Prof. Dr. Supornpan Konchiap

2. Ms. Krittika Inta

3. Ms. Arpasee Thewata

4. Ms. Sumana Sorathiwa

5. Asst. Prof. Thammanoon Buppate

Throughout the program, participating students gained extensive academic and life-learning experience through Design Thinking processes, hands-on fieldwork with local communities, and collaboration with peers and instructors from multiple institutions in an international learning environment. They strengthened their analytical and social problem-solving skills, teamwork abilities, cross-cultural communication, and English communication skills essential for presenting ideas, analyzing community issues, and collaborating throughout the workshop. Students also learned about the social, cultural, and environmental contexts of various Taiwanese communities and practiced designing meaningful activities and prototype solutions that address local needs sustainably. These experiences empowered them to grow as confident young leaders ready to contribute to sustainable development at both local and global levels.

The Slow Movement x Design Thinking Workshop 2025 stands as a significant milestone for RMUTL in preparing creative, responsible, and socially conscious young leaders who are committed to driving positive and sustainable change within communities and society in the future.

Gallery : Slow Movement x Design Thinking Workshop 2025 at Nanhua University, Taiwan