Prof. Liu Xiang is a respected design educator and practitioner based in China, currently serving as Professor of Industrial Design at Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University. With a deep commitment to applied design education, he has played a key role in shaping vocational and practice-oriented design programs in China’s rapidly evolving creative landscape. His teaching and research explore product innovation, user experience, and the integration of traditional craftsmanship with modern design methodologies. Prof. Liu is especially known for encouraging socially responsible design thinking and promoting collaboration between academia and industry. Through his involvement in national design exhibitions and international juries, he continues to advocate for design that is not only aesthetically compelling but also functionally and culturally meaningful.