Building on Design Summer’s 16 years of expertise in design education, DS academy (DSa) is an upgraded international design education initiative. It offers a holistic design practice experience, integrating technological innovation, design philosophy, design history, printing techniques, and diverse visual art subjects, providing a rich multidisciplinary perspective. Bringing together leading experts from the global design and art fields, DSa stands as an experimental master class, merging comprehensive design education with the cultivation of refined artistic sensibility.

In the summer of 2026, DS academy (DSa) remains true to its original vision, convening an exceptional faculty of over 30 experts from around the world. This distinguished lineup includes not only internationally renowned contemporary design practitioners, but also leading figures across interdisciplinary fields such as history, philosophy, media, film, curatorial practice, and contemporary art. Together, they continue to offer participants an open, diverse, and inclusive in-person learning platform.