04. Quality Education, 05. Gender Equality, 08. Decent Work and Economic Growth, 10. Reduced Inequalities, 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities, 12. Responsible Consumption and Production, 17. Partnerships for the Goals

The AAU Design Festival 2025

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On February 4–5, 2025, the School of Architecture and Design at Assumption University (AAU) proudly organized the AAU Design Festival 2025 under the theme “MY… Be Yourself as You Are.” The festival received an overwhelming response from high school students passionate about design, offering them an opportunity to explore exhibitions, participate in interactive workshops, and engage in a variety of creative activities such as community crafts and handmade products, fashion shows, student-made artworks, games, and food & beverage booths.

The event not only highlighted student creativity but also fostered self-expression, collaboration, and design thinking among participants. By bridging academia and the wider community, the festival created a vibrant space for sharing inspiration, ideas, and future design possibilities.

Relevant SDGs:

  • SDG 4: Quality Education – Providing experiential learning beyond the classroom through design workshops.
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality – Promoting equal opportunities for all genders in creative expression and design.
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Nurturing creative talents that contribute to the creative economy.
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Offering inclusive participation opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Showcasing community crafts and designs that strengthen cultural identity.
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Promoting sustainable crafts, handmade products, and mindful design.
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Strengthening collaboration between schools, students, and communities.

The 17 Goals