/ FOREWORD / TEXT / BRANDO MAK PHOTOGRAPHY / HERMANN WITTEKOPF 自我身份與文化意識的交融 THE INTERSECTION OF CULTURAL IDENTITIES In today's fast-changing world, the significance of self and cultural identity is increasingly prominent. This issue invites readers to explore how individual identities are formed and how fashion and design influence self-expression and societal norms. Through thematic stories, interviews, exhibition reports, and event coverage, we aim to showcase the power of visual elements as tools for self-expression and stimulate conversations about inclusivity and representation. This issue centers on the theme of "identity". We will focus on the evolution of gender neutrality in fashion, highlighting current transformations in the industry and emphasizing designers and brands that challenge traditional norms. Their creations empower individuals to break free from conventional gender constraints and explore their authentic selves. Dialogues with key industry figures will provide insights into their inspirations and how cultural shifts influence their work. We will also explore inclusive design and how it reshapes product development across various industries. Innovative approaches prioritizing functionality and accessibility will be introduced to ensure products meet diverse user needs. Through case studies and expert insights, we aim to demonstrate how a gender-neutral perspective fosters creativity and inclusivity. Additionally, we will examine how everyday objects express individual identities and their emotional and cultural significance. Personal stories will illustrate how these ordinary items shape our narratives. Fashion, as a form of expression, extends beyond clothing choices. We will investigate how it serves as a medium for personal and cultural expression, reflecting and shaping identity in various contexts. Designers and retailers advocate for inclusivity and representation, showcasing fashion's role as a tool for social change that influences consciousness and trends. In the digital age, identity formation is influenced in unprecedented ways. We will analyze how digital platforms affect identity construction in today's Internet-driven society, exploring the interplay between online personas and real-world identities. Perspectives from digital artists and influencers will reveal the complexities of selfpresentation in digital spaces and their impact on societal perceptions. Finally, we will challenge traditional notions of identity by rethinking the relationship between people and objects through object-oriented ontology. This framework encourages consideration of how objects shape human experience. Insights from philosophers and artists will illustrate how these ideas apply to their work, fostering a deeper understanding of identity. In this issue of SIGNED, we hope to promote an appreciation for diverse experiences through an exploration of these themes, encouraging reflection on inclusivity and representation in design. Each story reminds us that self and cultural identity is not just individual expression but also an extension of our shared humanity. We hope this issue inspires thoughtful dialogue and reflection as you read. 在當今快速變化的世界中，自我身份在 文化意識中的重要性日益突出。本期主 題探討個體身份的形成，並揭示時尚與 設計如何影響自我表達和社會規範。透 過一系列故事、專訪和報導，我們希望 展現視覺元素作為自我表達的強大工 具，並激發對包容性和代表性的對話。 本期焦點圍繞「身份」，首先聚焦於時 尚領域性別中立性的演變。本故事不僅 展示了當前時尚界的轉變，還強調挑戰 傳統性別規範的設計師和品牌，讓個體 能擺脫傳統束縛，探索真正自我。我們 將通過與行業重要人物的對話，深入了 解其靈感來源及文化轉變對工作的影 響。 此外，我們將探討包容性設計的理念， 特別是在各行各業中如何重塑產品設 計，介紹優先考慮功能性和可及性的創 新方法，以滿足多樣化的使用者需求。 通過案例研究和專家見解，我們希望展 示性別中立觀點如何促進設計中的創意 與包容性。 我們還將深入探討日常物品如何體現和 表達個體身份。這不僅是對周遭物品的 重新思考，也是對其情感與文化意義的 挖掘。個人故事和反思將顯示這些平常 物品在塑造個人敘事中的重要角色。 時尚作為表達方式，不僅限於衣物選 擇。我們將探討時尚如何成為個人和文 化表達的媒介，以及服裝選擇如何在不 同情境中反映和塑造身份。設計師和商 家透過平台倡導包容性與代表性，彰顯 時尚作為社會變革工具的力量，其影響 力往往超乎想像。 隨著數位時代的來臨，身份的形成也受 到前所未有的影響。我們將探討數位 平台在當今互聯網社會中如何影響身 份建構，分析線上角色與現實身份的 相互作用。透過數位藝術家和影響者 的視野，我們將揭示在數位空間中呈 現自我的複雜性及其對個人和社會認 知的影響。
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