台灣面向大海、面向世界，作為台灣最大的港灣都市，高雄有許多市政設計經驗、產業轉型設計經驗、還有許多富實驗精神的設計經驗，無論在交通、建築、場域、傳播的獨立視角，都能夠提供台灣做更多思考與交流。

今年高雄設計節以更開放的態度和更堅定務實的作法，希望吸納更多外界交流，也促進更多務實者將設計納入日常！

Taiwan is surrounded by the ocean, and open to the world. Kaohsiung is the largest harbor city in Taiwan, and has a lot of experience in urban design, industrial transformation design, and many other experimental designs. Kaohsiung's transportation, architecture, mass media and other venues can provide the rest of Taiwan with plenty of examples to exchange and consider.

This year, KDF has adopted an even more open-minded attitude, while also keeping a steadfast pragmatic approach. We hope to attract more showcases from overseas while inspiring more pragmatists to meld design into their everyday lives.