Paper Submission

“Honoring Tradition · Forging New Horizons” 2025 International Craft Forum Conference

Call for Papers

Conference Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Venue: Vision Hall, 1F, Howard Civil Service International House, Taipei
Address: No. 59, Sec. 1, Daguan Rd., Banqiao District, New Taipei City 220307, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-2272-2181 ext. 2129 、Fax: +886-2-8965-3024 、E-mail: peichun@ntua.edu.tw
 

1. Introduction

This Conference centers on the theme “Honoring Tradition · Forging New Horizons,” inviting a wide range of academic submissions to collectively explore the future development of the craft industry. We aim to gather new theories and diverse perspectives to foster the integration of academic research and practical application. Through scholarly exchange, the symposium seeks to highlight the unique strengths and innovative potential of Taiwanese craft, gradually building a craft knowledge system that is distinctively Taiwanese.

The value of craft lies not only in the continuation of technical skills, but also in the rediscovery of its inherent cultural and economic significance. Academic research serves as a powerful tool to provide us with a “new perspective.” As a theoretical foundation for innovation, it enables a systematic exploration of the essence of craft culture, reveals the potential of traditional techniques, and proposes innovative models that respond to contemporary needs. Furthermore, interdisciplinary academic exchange—linking craft with digital technology, social sciences, and other emerging fields—will further expand its scope of application, fulfilling the dual mission of preserving tradition and shaping the future.

2. Topics and Eligibility

Topics: Submissions are welcome on a broad range of topics, including but not limited to: craft culture and industry development, innovation in craft techniques and digital applications, craft product design, and lifestyle aesthetics.

Submission Format: Abstract (maximum 500 words)、Full paper (no more than 8,000 words).

Eligible Contributors: Faculty members, graduate students, and practitioners from domestic and international universities or institutions related to craft, design, or cultural studies.

3. Submission Guidelines

Paper Submission Instructions

1. Full paper submission deadline: By 12:00 midnight, Wednesday, May 21, 2025
2. Please submit the completed full paper in Word format (approximately 8–12 pages) upload to website.

Review Notification

Please submit the full paper for review. Once the paper passes the format review conducted by the organizing committee, a panel of invited experts and scholars will evaluate the submission based on originality, contribution, and practical relevance.

The list of accepted papers will be announced on the department website by Wednesday, June 11, 2025, and the first author will be notified via email.

Final Paper Submission (for reviewers)

Final paper submission deadline after full review acceptance: June 18, 2025 (Wednesday)

Please format the final manuscript using standard A4 size (21.0 cm × 29.7 cm), with Word default margins.

Manuscript order: Chinese abstract, English abstract, main text (including figures and tables), references, and appendices. The content should be approximately 8–12 pages in total (including references and appendices).

Presentation File Submission

1. Each presenter/session will have a total of 20 minutes — approximately 15 minutes for the presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A.
2. To ensure a smooth presentation process on the day of the event, please submit your PowerPoint or video file to the organizer by June 30, 2025 (Monday), so that the software and file format can be checked in advance.

Journal Compilation (Post-Conference)

1. After the symposium concludes, each presenter will be given one week to revise their paper before it is included in the conference proceedings.
2. Please submit the final version of your full paper by 12:00 midnight on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, to: peichun@ntua.edu.tw

Important Dates

Paper Formatting Guidelines

Manuscripts should be prepared using MS Word and formatted on A4-size paper. Please refer to the formatting guidelines provided by the symposium.

Font and Formatting Requirements:

1. Paper size: A4 (29.7 cm * 21.0 cm), portrait orientation with horizontal writing
2. Margins: Use Word's default standard margins.
3. Title: Chinese using PMingLiU 18pt, bold, 2 lines spacing before, single line spacing. English using Times New Roman 14pt, bold, 1 line spacing before, single line spacing. Author Name: Chinese using PMingLiU 12pt, 3 lines spacing before, minimum line height 18pt. English name first, surname second, using Times New Roman 10pt, minimum line height 18pt.
4. Affiliation: English using Times New Roman 10pt, 1 line spacing before, minimum line height 18pt.
5. Abstract and Keywords: English abstract text using Times New Roman 12pt, left and right indents of 3 characters, 0.5 line spacing before and after, minimum line height 18pt. The Chinese abstract should not exceed 500 characters, and the English abstract should not exceed 300 words. At least 3 keywords (no more than 5) should be listed after the abstract. The words "Keywords" should be in bold, with no first-line indent.
6. Main Text: Font size 12pt, justified alignment, first line of each paragraph indented by 2 characters. Paragraph spacing: 0.5 line before and after. Line spacing: minimum line height, line height 18pt.
7. Figures: Figure captions should use PMingLiU 10pt, placed below the figure and centered. The last line must have 0.5 line spacing after the figure. Figures should be numbered sequentially using Arabic numerals, with a space after the number, followed by the title, for example: Figure 1.
   Tables: Table captions should use BiauKai 10pt, placed above the table and left-aligned, with 0.5 line spacing before. Tables should be numbered sequentially using Arabic numerals, with a space after the number, followed by the title, for example: Table 1. XXX Description Table.
8. Abstract and Section Headings (e.g., Section One, Two, etc.): Chapter headings should use 14pt, bold, and be centered. Paragraph spacing: 1 line before, 0.5 line after, single line spacing. Section headings should use 12pt, bold, and be left-aligned. For section headings, paragraph spacing should be 0.5 line before and after, with single line spacing.
9. Reference Writing Style: Font size 12pt, left indent 1 character, hanging indent 2 characters, minimum line height 18pt. For details, please refer to the paper formatting guidelines provided by this symposium.
10. Due to printing limitations, only black-and-white photos and monochrome illustrations are accepted. All images must be resized and arranged by the author in the final manuscript. Please ensure the quality of the images for the final printed version.
11. Please refer to the formatting guidelines for paper editing. If the format does not comply with the regulations, the paper will be returned for the author to make corrections.
12. Copyright Responsibility: For papers approved and published by the symposium's editorial committee, the author is requested to grant permission for distribution in print, CD, and other formats.

4. Presentation Formats

Oral Presentation: 15 minutes per paper, including Q&A session.

Poster Presentation: Produce an A1-size academic poster to be displayed at the venue.
(Sessions will be scheduled by the organizer and announced separately.)