Xi'an Eurasia University Art and Design School (EAaD School) has been unwavering in its commitment to the university's development strategy, which aims for an "application-oriented private university with its quality and connotation featured by 'internationality, focus on application, and innovative experience'". The EAaD school actively engages in a variety of academic exchange activities to delve into the connotations and extensions of design and strives to create a diverse and highly international environment for design education. Since 2023, with a focus on design insights and innovative integration, the school has successfully hosted the "First EAaD International Communication Month" as a flagship event. To stay abreast of international academic trends, foster the development of design education, at the same time, in response to the The 5th Quality Month Activities of Xi’an Eurasia University and the full implementation of the “employer-oriented and student-centred” concept of adaptive quality in education and teaching, nurture professional talents, and comprehensively expand students' international horizons for their better integration into the global design field, the EAaD School, in partnership with the International Cooperation and Exchange Center of  Xi'an Eurasia University, is set to launch the "Vision Beyond Limits: The 2nd EAaD International Communication Month" in October 2024. This event aims to establish exchanges and cooperation between our college and international universities and enterprises by creating distinctive academic activities with broad international influence, effectively strengthening the construction of education and teaching quality culture, and enhancing the college's domestic and international reputation for innovative education.

During “Vision Beyond Limits: The 2nd EAaD International Communication Month”, esteemed designers and educators from China and other countries, including the UK, France, Australia, and Sweden, will be invited. Additionally, leading experts from globally renowned companies such as IKEA, Xi'an (Sweden), Oatly (Shanghai) Beverage Co., Ltd (Sweden),  Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group，and Hearst Corporation (USA) will also be invited to participate. The Communication Month will feature a wide range of activities, including a dual-campus exhibition (Design Encounters: EAaD X UCA Co-Exhibition), four international workshops, and nine lectures. All activities are open to teachers and students from art schools nationwide, and everyone is encouraged to register and join.

Among the four international workshops, the "Eurasia-Curtin Sustainable Joint Design Workshop" stands out, marking its fourth year for our collaboration with Curtin University in Australia. At the same time, more than 15 students and professors from Curtin University, including undergraduates, masters students, PhD candidates and professors, will collaborate with OATLY, a Swedish company that also advocates the concept of  ‘sustainable living’, as well as faculty and students from our university working together for innovation. Joining this co-creation effort is the Swedish company OATLY, an advocate for sustainable living. The workshop will revolve around the theme of "sustainable lifestyle" and take the community as the research field. Employing the scientific methodology known as "Follow the Things", the workshop will explore sustainable and recyclable design elements within the community across five key areas, “food, clothing, housing, transportation, and usage” for the purpose of secondary creation. The goal is to initiate new attempts and discussions around sustainable development during the urban renewal process. Other design workshops will also offer students a variety of practical opportunities to engage with design thinking and methodologies from diverse cultural backgrounds in the classroom, thereby enhancing their practical skills and expanding their global perspectives.

Nine online and offline lectures will cover topics such as AIGC and the application of traditional aesthetics, allowing students to appreciate a range of global design styles on campus.

In the aforementioned activities, internationally renowned companies including IKEA, Xi'an (Sweden), Oatly (Shanghai) Beverage Co., Ltd (Sweden), Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, and Hearst Corporation (USA) will engage in discussions to continuously implementing  the education and teaching adaptability quality concept of "employer-oriented and student-centered" at Xi'an Eurasia University, and contribute to the construction of an international quality assurance system. These companies will provide case studies and internship opportunities and share industry requirements and current trends with students. They will also collaborate with the school to explore directions for talent development.