On May 26, Beijing Forestry University (BFU) hosted the "My Campus, My Design" Campus Furniture Design Competition alongside the 6th Furniture Design Camp Exhibition. The event gathered distinguished experts and scholars from prestigious institutions including Tsinghua University and Beijing University of Technology, along with representatives from top industry associations such as the China National Furniture Association (CNFA) and Beijing Furniture Trade Association (BFTA). Professional designers from partner companies provided hands-on guidance to student participants throughout the event.

Over 30 works were displayed in the exhibition area, featuring innovative application of new materials such as of rare-earth nanomaterials and formaldehyde-free antibacterial materials. The furniture also integrated smart technologies and ergonomic designs, covering five key campus settings: offices, dormitories, classrooms, libraries, and public spaces. All of the exhibits are ready for wider application.

At the exhibition, BFU President Li Zhaohu noted that the competition sharpens students' innovative thinking, practical skills and overall competence. As a platform for advancing the university's pursuit of New Engineering Construction, it helps establish a joint innovation hub that unites the university, industry, and local government, and promote deeper integration between academia and industry.

Xie Xuewen, Vice-Chairman of University Council and Commander of the Xiong'an Campus Construction Headquarters, remarked that the competition will offer valuable insights for the high-quality construction of BFU's new campus in Xiong'an New Area. He also highlighted that the Furniture Design Camp is dedicated to enhancing our university's ability to innovate campus furniture. It reflects BFU's ongoing reform of its training model for the Furniture Design and Engineering major (Outstanding Talent Program) through academia-industry collaboration.

Tu Qi, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of CNFA, congratulated BFU on the event's success. She highlighted BFU's long-standing partnership with the Association, and recognized this competition as a fruitful exploration of university-industry collaborative education. She also expressed her hope for expanding cooperation in design innovation, standards development, international exchanges, and talent placement.

Guided by CNFA and co-organized by BFTA, this event received support from over a dozen leading enterprises. With the goal of serving the development of Xiong'an campus, it focuses on meeting furniture needs across key campus spaces. By adopting a dual-mentor system, the event embodied the combination of hands-on teaching, industry demand, and the distinct strengths of our university.

Written by Liu Yi
Translated by Wang Yannan
Edited by Song He
Reviewed by Yu Yangyang