Lotus has extremely rich connotation and unique cultural attributes in Chinese culture. Its characteristic of coming out of mud without being contaminated makes it a symbol of nobility, purity and honesty, which has a profound impact on the spiritual world and cultural inheritance of Chinese people. Lotus decorative patterns, as a decorative element with profound cultural heritage and unique artistic charm, occupy an important position in the history of arts and crafts. This article will take the cultural attributes of lotus in China as the background, analyze the evolution and inheritance significance of lotus decorative patterns in arts and crafts in different historical periods, and aim to reveal the important value of lotus decorative patterns in inheriting traditional culture and promoting the development of arts and crafts.

Orchids have been rated as one of the top ten famous flowers in China and are collectively referred to as the "Four Gentlemen" along with "plum, bamboo, and chrysanthemum". They have important ornamental, medicinal, and economic value; Orchids have a long cultivation history, rich cultural connotations, and wide applications in China, and are a symbol of "nobility and elegance". Based on this, this article first elaborates on the morphological characteristics, classification, geographical distribution, biological learning ability, and reproductive methods of orchids. Secondly, the origin of orchids and the cultural connotations of orchids in literature, philosophy, painting, and cuisine are sorted out and excavated. Finally, the application of orchids in landscape architecture, medicine, cosmetics, diet, and other fields is explored, in order to provide reference for promoting the transformation and upgrading of China's flower industry, the construction of beautiful countryside, and the development of healthy horticulture.

The special geographical location and ecological conditions of Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang breeds a variety of wild ornamental flowers with strong regional characteristics. The wild ornamental flowers resources in Aksu area were statistic analysis by field investigation, specimen collection and identification，literature review, the results show, there are 101 species of wild ornamental flowers (including varieties), belong to 32 family and 80 genera, The species composition, distribution area, habitat characteristics, ornamental value and landscape applications of those wild ornamental flowers resources were also recorded and evaluate, which provide a basis evidence for the introduction and domestication, development and utilization, cultivate new varieties of wild ornamental flowers in Aksu Prefecture.

Cultural innovation and technological innovation are the two wings of the new-quality design productivity. Design, as an industry with "innovation" as its essential gene, has broad prospects for development. Shanghai is one of the cities that have the best conditions for developing innovative design. Focusing on the construction of a World Design Capital, accelerating the development of cultural innovation and leading the large consumption of design will fundamentally promote the high-quality development of the design industry.

Against the backdrop of the integration of digital technology and cultural tourism, this article focuses on the scene generation and experience design of immersive performances. The essence of immersive performances, as a fusion of drama, technology, and spatial design, reconstructs the relationship between the audience and the performance through interactivity, a sense of immersion, and innovation. A scene generation model is constructed, which combines physical, virtual, and cultural spaces into one. The experience design centers around the "human" and strengthens participation through interactive and digital means. It optimizes the design of "objects" by integrating digital technology and artistic scenes, and improves the experience system with emotional interaction and digital communication. The article also points out that the industry is faced with challenges such as technological iteration, lack of standards, and changing demands. Additionally, taking Wuxi as a regional practical example, the article provides theoretical and practical support for the technological innovation, cultural inheritance, and industrial development of immersive performances.

In ancient Shu culture, Du Yu, king of ancient Shu, is closely related to the image of rhododendron. This paper demonstrates the cultural relationship between the two by means of literature review, and draws the conclusion that rhododendron is an important symbol of ancient Shu culture. Based on the background and archaeological discovery of the environmental artistic conception construction in the ancient Shu period, this paper deduces the relevant features and timing characteristics of the ancient Shu period azaleas, and combines modern landscape interpretation techniques to explore and construct the landscape environment with the ancient Shu culture image in the garden environment of Jinsha Site Museum. It includes the construction of rhododendron slope, the construction of forest plate in western Sichuan, the application of rhododendron pattern, the construction of artistic conception of historical myth, and the selection of rhododendron species is preliminarily discussed. It is hoped to provide a theoretical basis for specific planning and design, and convey the rich connotation of ancient Shu culture through the image of rhododendron, and call for people to inherit and carry forward the Chinese culture.

This article introduces the outstanding contributions of Professor Zhou Wuzhong, Director of the International Center for Innovative and Design at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, in the field of rural revitalization design. With his profound academic background and rich practical experience, Professor Zhou has promoted theoretical innovation and practical exploration in rural design. Through the publication of his monograph Neo-Rualism, the release of the Dingshan Declaration on Rural Design and the Shanghai Consensus on Rural Design, the establishment of the International Rural Designers Club, and the successful implementation of multiple rural design projects, he has not only enhanced the social recognition of rural design but also provided systematic solutions for rural revitalization. Professor Zhou's theory of "Neo-Ruralism, " which emphasizes the harmony of "production, life, and ecology, " has become an important reference for rural revitalization. His practical cases, such as the planning of the Anji Longwang Mountain Natural Eco-Tourism Zone and the environmental improvement of Jindatian Village, demonstrate the immense potential of rural design in practical applications.

Zhang Jian, the top scholar in Qing dynasty, had two hobbies in his life: architecture and tree planting. Compared with the two, love trees more. In 1903, Zhang went to Japan and saw some strange trees in the land of Japan. About 28 species were introduced back to China. In 1904, he founded the first public botanical garden in Nantong and rebuilt the museum in 1905. He once wrote, “The old man in Si'an loved the tree, and he had planted many thousands of trees in his life.”Zhang Jian's penchant for trees and flowers ranged from the act of introducing and planting trees to the effusive poetry of plants, with 1, 641 poems written directly or indirectly on the names of plants, involving 258 species of plants, both Afforestation and verse, unique many vivid stories, describing the wonderful people and plants, symbiosis.

本文聚焦AI寵物短劇這一新興媒介，探討其如何借技術與敘事策略具象化、視覺化寵物承載的生活美學，在技術革新降低創作門檻，以及現代社會寵物在人類敘事中的重要地位的背景下，AI寵物短劇興起。通過分析生活美學核心與AI語境下擬人化敘事的功能，利用案例解析短劇在敘事內容、情感表達、符號解構重塑方面的特點。最後展望其美學潛能、文化社會影響與跨界應用，同時指出消費化和技術局限等問題，認為其預示著技術承載溫情與重塑審美感知的新美學時代到來。

On September 28, 2024, the 10th Oriental Design Forum, themed "Urban-Rural Integration and Beautiful Rural Design, " was grandly held at the Jinshan sub-venue of the 2024 World Design Cities Conference (WDCC2024). The forum was jointly organized by multiple institutions and received strong support from government and academic organizations. It brought together experts, scholars, university faculty and students, and corporate representatives from the design field, both domestically and internationally, to explore the latest advancements in urban-rural integration and beautiful rural design. At the opening ceremony, Liu Yufeng, Chairman of the Jinshan District Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), delivered a speech emphasizing the critical role of design in urban-rural integration and rural revitalization. Subsequently, Dr. Zhou Zhicheng, Chief Representative of the Shanghai Office of the International Design Science Society (USA), released the Shanghai Consensus on Rural Design and unveiled the International Rural Designers Club. The thematic forum and academic dialogues, chaired by renowned professors and experts, delved into multi-dimensional practices of urban-rural integration and innovative approaches to rural design. The forum not only provided theoretical support and practical guidance for design and rural revitalization but also showcased Shanghai's leading role in global design collaboration and innovation.

On the afternoon of November 23, 2024, the 2024 Symposium on the Inheritance and Protection Project of Agricultural Culture was held in Conference Room 1 of Building 52 at the National Agricultural Exhibition Center. The event was guided by the Department of Rural Social Affairs Promotion of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, hosted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and co-organized by multiple institutions. Experts and representatives from government agencies, academia, and the business sector attended the symposium. Centering on the theme of "Rural Aesthetics and Rural Memory, " the discussions highlighted the significance and specific approaches to inheriting and protecting agricultural culture. Participants shared their research findings and practical experiences, emphasizing the pivotal role of rural aesthetics in rural revitalization. Several concrete measures were proposed to promote the preservation and innovation of agricultural culture, contributing to the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas.

梁漱溟主編《村治月刊》，任職河南村治學院、主政山東鄉村建設研究院使其理論和實踐的融合得以實現，也凸顯出兩者巨大的張力。梁漱溟以鄒平為實驗縣，以設立鄉農學校為重點，推行了縣政改革和鄉村建設工作，包括縣政府裁局改科、衛生行政、戶籍行政、產業振興、人民生活進步、風俗習慣改善等，目標是“政”“教”“富”“衛”合一。“政”與“教”即是行政機關教育化和教育機關化。村學代替村公所，鄉學代替區公所，縣自治機關的系統就是縣政府——鄉學——村學。“富”即以組織各種合作社和農村金融流通處促進包括農作物優良品種推廣等農業振興事業。“衛”即自衛，組織民眾開展自衛訓練。梁漱溟期待在“中國老道理的真精神裡開出一個新局面”。

Clematis is a worldwide famous vine flower with the reputation of "vine queen". It has been loving by horticultural enthusiasts all over the world because of its rich colors and beautiful patterns. Although China has the most abundant germplasm resources of this genus, it has not been systematically cultivated, and its wild resources have not been protected and well exploited. At present, the new varieties of this genus are mainly cultivated by horticultural breeder from Britain, Poland and other European places, China gardeners has not yet cultivated new varieties with independent intellectual property rights. Based on the analysis of China's clematis plant resources, introduction and domestication, cultivation and breeding, this paper puts forward the strategies for its breeding development and application, hoping to provide useful reference for the large-scale production of China's clematis flowers.

Against the backdrop of globalization and mutual learning among civilizations, this paper addresses the imbalance in civilizational exchanges and the deepening spiritual divides in the process of globalization by proposing and systematically elaborating the “Cultural Channel Theory.” First, through a critical reflection on the limitations of the diffusionist school in anthropology, and drawing inspiration from the H? proton pump mechanism in plant physiology, the paper validates the core hypothesis of Cultural Channel Theory using case studies such as the Sinicization of Buddhism, the localization of KFC, and the mutual influence of Chinese and Western gardens. The theory posits that “cultural channels” serve as carrier systems for the cross-civilizational flow of cultural elements, driving civilizational integration and innovation through a “selection-transformation-integration” mechanism, while also tracing the early construction of the theory. Second, the paper clarifies the core concepts of cultural channels, their three-layered structure (“material-institution-spirit”), and categorizes them into passive and active types, delving into the dynamic operational mechanism of “selection-transformation-integration” to establish the theoretical foundation. Next, it traces the historical evolution of cultural channels, from ancient regional channels centered on material carriers (e.g., the overland Silk Road, maritime Silk Road, and the East Asian Chinese-character cultural sphere) to modern global channels driven by industrial technology (e.g., colonial trade channels, missionary cultural channels, and student-exchange cultural channels). Then, focusing on the contemporary era, the paper analyzes the characteristics and value of three new forms of cultural channels under globalization and digitization: digital cultural channels, the “Belt and Road” cultural channels, and intangible cultural heritage (ICH) cultural channels. Finally, it elaborates on the epochal value of Cultural Channel Theory at three levels: theoretical (constructing a systematic framework for civilizational exchange), practical (providing actionable pathways for civilizational exchange), and global (offering cultural support for a community with a shared future for humanity). It also highlights that future cultural channel development must prioritize technological empowerment, equality and inclusivity, and shared human values to achieve the sustainable development of human civilization.

“Memory” plays an important role in human psychology and behavior. In its sociological sense, memory links people, places and time, and collective memory has become an important turning point in the current interdisciplinary research of design studies. Currently, the emphasis placed by the design discipline on regional cultural diversity and the humanistic concern spirit of emotions has increasingly highlighted the important manifestations of social collective memory. This study starts from the perspective of collective memory, analyzes the principle mechanism of evoking emotions through collective memory, builds a collective memory construction model of culture-locality, emotion-restoration, and media-selectivity, and based on the planning scheme of “Xin'an County Yushan Town Rural Revitalization Integration and Promotion Area” of Shandong University, establishes cooperation with township government units and enterprise departments, focuses on the spatial media design of Yushan Town in Xin'an County, and based on the field investigation method mainly based on oral history records, extracts design factors that can evoke interpersonal emotions, and explores the memory practice strategies of wall painting design in Yushan Town. The rural art construction work in Yushan Town, Xin'an County has just started, and the lack of regional cultural connotation and the lack of credibility of the organization of art rural construction by people are the problems that need to be urgently solved at present. The artistic practice of exploring collective memory has unique value in reconciling the tension between tradition and modernity and will be conducive to reshaping the cultural subjectivity of rural areas. It provides an innovative path with both theoretical depth and practical significance for contemporary rural art construction and life-oriented and emotional art design practice.

案例項目： 南京郵電大學研究生課程思政示範課程建設項目（30008SFKC25012），南京郵電大學與人民郵電出版社教材研究合作微課題（JCYJ202405），“新華網”數字化課程思政案例資源建設（SZHKCSZ2407），南京郵電大學教學創新攀登計劃項目，南京郵電大學“數智融合課程”項目，南京郵電大學課程思政教育教學改革研究專項課題（KCSZJG202222），南京郵電大學課程思政示範課程建設項目（KCSZSFKC202210）。

自聯合國人居署提出建設包容性城市目標至今已逾廿載，就上海看，“硅巷”模式下的城市街區建設發展已顯現規模效應。為了更精准應對生物多樣性目標，實施需求差異化服務，科創文創融合背景下，城市更新設計從業者正在進一步把建設著眼點從宏觀規劃下沉到城市生活細節。包容性設計作為一種應用型策略，在城市設計面板中投影出街區中全齡、全納群體的針對性研究變得越來越精細起來，並因此構建出蟄伏於各類軟、硬城市要素中的“街區之尾”。面對這條科創文創相集合的長尾，通過柔性更新，人們可以編織出足以輻射整個城市的網格，觸發街區龐大的需求利基，增進社會整體包容，進而成為城市創新源頭，實現包容性城市可持續發展，也由此能為包容性設計在地化應用辟出蹊徑。

This paper takes the 3rd “Model of Small Town Aesthetics” released at the 6th Anren Forum in Anren Ancient Town, Chengdu in October 2021 as the research object. Firstly, it introduces the background, establishment time, initiators, purposes and influence of the “Model of Small Town Aesthetics” collection and release activity. Founded in 2019, this activity is jointly initiated by the China Cultural Promotion Association and other parties in response to the rural revitalization strategy, and has produced 20 aesthetic models. With the theme of “Beauty for Common Prosperity”, the 3rd session has attracted wide attention from the public.Next, the paper elaborates on the selection process of the 3rd session, including the number of collected cases, the selection procedure, the core indicators, as well as the characteristics, details and evaluations of 10 award-winning small towns (such as Nanling New Village in Henan Province and Chuanjiang Town in Sichuan Province), demonstrating their construction achievements in ecology, culture, industry and other aspects. At the same time, it mentions that the activity has carried out publicity in collaboration with social media platforms and compares the theme and concept of the 2nd session.Furthermore, the paper analyzes the achievements and problems in the current transformation of rural towns, points out the problems such as industrialized transformation and cultural displacement in some areas and their causes, and introduces the evaluation system of the “Model of Small Town Aesthetics” selection. It clarifies the weight and specific indicators from four major sectors: culture, planning, industry and media, and emphasizes the aesthetic concepts of “small yet beautiful” and “integration of three aspects (life, ecology and production)”.Finally, the paper proposes that rural areas should realize the transformation from “beautiful villages” and “pleasant villages” to “aesthetic villages”, focus on cultural preservation and modernization, and contribute to the construction of “Aesthetic China”.

The Jiangxia Husi kilns in the Song Dynasty, as a large-scale and technologically distinctive folk porcelain kiln system in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, their porcelain-making techniques and modeling art are not only the crystallization of material production, but also carry the deep connotations of Jingchu regional culture and ceramic aesthetics during the Two Song Dynasties. Based on archaeological data, combined with historical documents and relevant research results, this paper systematically deconstructs the complete technological chain from raw material mining to finished product firing, and deeply analyzes the formal language and cultural genes of utensil modeling. Studies have shown that the ancient porcelain-making craftsmanship of the Husihu Kiln, which mainly used dragon kilns as its firing equipment, achieved an innovative balance between production efficiency and the expression of craftsmanship quality. The styling systems of blue-and-white porcelain and celadon not only met the daily needs of the people but also embodied the artistic genes of Jingchu culture, providing important material evidence for the study of ceramic history in the Song Dynasty.

Against the backdrop of the comprehensive advancement of the rural revitalization strategy and the rapid development of AI technology, rural construction is confronted with the dual propositions of protecting traditional styles and integrating modern elements. Based on the concept of “Infinite Design” and with scientific design as the core guidance, this paper systematically explores the cognitive framework and implementation path of future rural construction by combining international experience and domestic practice. Firstly, it defines the core connotations of “Infinite Design” and “Future Countryside”, and clarifies that scientific design needs to take into account both hardware development and software guidance. Secondly, from the perspective of tourism development, it analyzes the existing problems in rural areas, compares the common laws of Japan's “One Village, One Product” policy and China's rural revitalization strategy, and reveals the core contradictions such as rural hollowing and aging after the rapid economic development. Thirdly, it proposes that rural revitalization should take “revitalizing culture and developing industries” as the key, adhere to the three principles of “tranquility, cleanliness, and ambiance”, and construct a design system around the three core axes of rural tourism: “culture, life, and environment”. Finally, taking the Xiaomeixi Project in Longgong Village, Shangping Township, Yong'an City, Fujian Province as an example, it expounds on the specific practices of rural ecological protection, architectural transformation, homestay development, and five-sense experience design, providing a referenceable operational model for future rural construction. The research shows that future rural construction needs to be supported by scientific design, integrate modern elements on the basis of protecting the authenticity of rural areas, realize sustainable development through cultural inheritance and industrial innovation, and finally achieve the rural tourism development goal of “letting tourists come happily and return touched”.

Through multiple field investigations and research in Sangyuanpu Village, Lishui District, this study reveals that the elderly and children constitute one-third of the village's total population. The mass migration of young laborers has led to idle resources, resulting in dual economic and educational stagnation. Extensive literature review uncovers that Sangyuanpu Village traces its origins to the Southern Song Dynasty. However, current architectural disorganization and inconsistent landscape presentation have marginalized its cultural value, causing the gradual disappearance of distinctive cultural features. Against the backdrop of rural revitalization strategies, this paper re-examines Sangyuanpu Village's cultural heritage and proposes a spatial planning and design solution for its cultural district.

Based on the Shanghai Declaration on Rural Design (released in September 2024) and the Dingshan Declaration on Rural Design (released in October 2020), this paper systematically explores the definition, necessity of construction and practical paths of rural design studies with Chinese characteristics. The paper points out that rural areas have the characteristics of integrity and complexity; even around international metropolises, high-quality rural environments remain scarce resources. Promoting the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas requires the holistic design of all elements and interactive design between urban and rural areas. Currently, the design system serving cities is relatively complete, while rural design faces problems such as disconnected theories, confused thinking and lack of talents. Therefore, it is urgent to construct rural design studies centered on agricultural industry and farming culture and emphasizing urban-rural integration. In terms of construction paths, it is necessary to strengthen theoretical research to form an interdisciplinary theoretical system, build a rural design education system to cultivate professional talents who "love rural areas, understand farmers and master agriculture", establish industry associations, formulate laws, regulations and standard systems, and set up a registered rural designer system to provide institutional guarantees. Meanwhile, practical innovation should be promoted through pilot demonstration projects, and the main role of farmers should be fully exerted. This paper aims to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for rural revitalization and promote in-depth integration and shared development between urban and rural areas.

This paper interprets the cultural spirit of Zhou Wuzhong's "On the Five-Star Sacred Lotus". As the 29th-generation descendant of Zhou Dunyi, Zhou Wuzhong wrote this article imitating the style of "On the Love of Lotus", shaping the "Tai-chi Lotus" into a cultural carrier. The article first describes the form of the sacred lotus, such as "straight stems, green leaves, bright flowers and fresh fragrance", highlighting its "difference from other flowers"; then explains the connotation of "sacred", pointing out that it inherits Zhou Dunyi's gentlemanly tenet of "growing out of mud without being stained", conforms to the five-element theory in "Taiji Diagram Explanation", traces the old traces of "Five-Star Mound" and inherits the cultural context of 29 generations; finally elevates the meaning, stating that the sacred lotus is "not only a gentleman, but also a carrier of cultural context", and calls on viewers to think about its origin. Its core cultural spirit is adhering to the gentleman culture, respecting the historical roots and consciously continuing the cultural context.

Centered around the core concept of “dual perspectives,” this paper introduces two rural design practices—the Villagers' Menu in Yaoli Village and the Life Atlas in Xiayang Village—exploring design as a medium to connect people with place, and stories with reality. In Yaoli Village, Shanzhen Town, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, the Villagers' Menu originated from the renovation project of Grandma Qiu's Noodle Shop. Addressing issues such as the difficulty of choice and lack of emotional connection in traditional text-based menus, it employs a dynamic collage narrative centered on “people + life scenarios + stories.” By incorporating the profiles, life scenes, recommended dishes, and colloquial recommendations of three types of villagers—native villagers (born and raised), long-term residents (settled due to marriage or work), and new villagers (artistic rural builders and entrepreneurs)—the design breaks the flat and monotonous nature of traditional menus. It allows diners to experience the warmth of local culture while selecting dishes, thereby deepening their identification with and sense of belonging to the village culture.In Xiayang Village, Xiaofeng Town, Anji County, Zhejiang Province, the Life Atlas focuses on rural individuals, using collage to depict their connections with their living environment, personal stories, and other people. Printed on acrylic and embedded in wooden installations, these portable and “inconspicuous” structures blend into the rural landscape. Viewers, from an observational standpoint, witness the overlay effect of collage photographs and the actual environment, prompting reflection on rural life and fostering an emotional connection with the locale. Simultaneously, it stimulates thoughts on the future involvement of diverse actors in rural development.The two designs represent complementary approaches: one “internally-focused” on personal stories and emotions, the other “externally-oriented” emphasizing the multidimensional relationships between people and their environment. Together, they reshape the visibility and possibilities of rural spaces.

Under the impetus of the rural revitalization strategy, the recreational spaces for children in rural areas are constantly being updated. The caring design of these spaces has a profound impact on children's development. Taking Huzi Town as an example, this study explores the influence of caring design in recreational spaces on children's development and the construction of social capital in the community. The research results show that caring design helps to enhance children's recreational experience, strengthen their social interaction skills, and promote interaction between families and the community. Caring design is not only of great significance to children's healthy development but also provides new ideas and directions for the future construction of recreational spaces for rural children.