Arch-Art Design Fest 2025: AU Students Turn Creativity into Collaboration and Innovation

The Montfort del Rosario School of Architecture and Design (AR+D), Assumption University of Thailand (AU) hosted Arch-Art Design Fest 2025 on November 12–13, 2025, transforming the Architecture Building into a vibrant showcase of creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning.

The two-day festival featured student exhibitions, creative workshops, material and lighting showcases, design studios, interactive installations, fashion shows, performances, and handmade products, offering students, faculty, and visitors opportunities to experience design beyond the classroom. The event was officially opened by Rev. Bro. Sirichai Fonseka, f.s.g., Ph.D., President of AU, highlighting the University’s commitment to creativity, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Throughout the festival, students took an active role in presenting their work, guiding visitors, and creating interactive experiences across different areas of the Architecture Building. Outdoor activities, including the Fashion Walk and Music and Art Market, further connected design, art, culture, sustainability, and community engagement.

SDGs Alignment

  • SDG 4: Quality Education – Provides students with hands-on learning, creative workshops, exhibitions, and opportunities to apply design knowledge in real-world settings.
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Develops students’ creative and professional skills while showcasing design, fashion, crafts, and creative entrepreneurship.
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – Promotes innovation through design, technology, materials, and experimental installations.
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Connects architecture, design, culture, and community through creative activities and sustainable design concepts.
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Highlights the responsible use of materials and incorporates sustainability into design activities and installations.

The 17 Goals