4. Research

Over the past five years, our institute has undertaken over 60 scientific research projects, including 7 national social science art planning projects, 4 national art fund projects, 1 provincial and ministerial key project, 2 projects funded by the Ministry of Education, and 20 provincial and ministerial projects (including 2 projects funded by the Provincial Natural Science Foundation). We have also published more than 20 books and over 200 academic papers. Notably, with unwavering support and high regard from the Hainan Provincial Tourism Commission, Education Department, and Hainan University, we have successfully organized the “International College Student Tourism Cultural Creative Design Competition” for four consecutive years, from 2018 to 2022. This competition has attracted participation from thousands of students and teachers from prestigious domestic and international universities, establishing itself as an independent event brand with considerable global influence and unique disciplinary features. Embracing the philosophy of “Unveiling Hainan to the world through the creative designs of global youth,” our competition has been officially incorporated into the “Overall Work Plan for Accelerating the Construction of Hainan International Design Island (2021-2023).” Furthermore, the recently released “Hainan International Design Island Industrial Development Plan” recognizes “Cultural and Tourism Creative Design” as a fundamental component of Hainan’s future design industry system.