AAU Collaborate for business expansion x Lasanya

The AAU Collaborate for Business Expansion x Lasanya program is a collaborative initiative led by the School of Architecture and Design. The project integrates summer academic services with the furniture design course offered by the Department of Interior Architecture. This collaboration brings together students from four different majors across three faculties: the Faculty of Business Administration and the School of Architecture and Design.

The program includes critiques and insights from industry professionals, including:

• Miss Chanya Charung Chainanon (Brand Director)
• Mr. Suparit Charung Chainanon (Managing Director)
• Mr. Somchai Thanapolkiat (Interior Designer and D&A Design Director).

These experts serve as committee members to provide feedback and guide students’ work, aiming to foster innovation and further the growth of the creative economy.

SDG Goals:

• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – By engaging students in practical industry projects, this program encourages the development of skills and creativity, contributing to a vibrant creative economy and promoting job creation in the design industry.
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – The program promotes innovation in the design sector and fosters collaboration between academia and industry to create sustainable business solutions in architecture and design.
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Focuses on sustainable design practices, ensuring that the furniture and interior design solutions created are in line with the principles of sustainable cities and communities.
• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Encourages the creation of responsible and sustainable products, teaching students to consider environmental impact in their design process.

Summary:
The AAU Collaborate for Business Expansion x Lasanya initiative is a multi-disciplinary collaboration that merges academic learning with practical industry experience. It aims to empower students by integrating creative design with business practices, contributing to the development of the creative economy. By working alongside industry leaders, students gain valuable insight into real-world design challenges, with a focus on sustainable, responsible design practices. This program helps foster a culture of innovation while addressing global goals of sustainability, responsible production, and economic growth.