On December 6, 2024, the 12th China Design Forum of Youth Scholars, themed  “Material History in the Field”, was successfully held at NUA. This forum was a  key academic event commemorating NUA’s 112th anniversary, gathering over 200  researchers, young scholars, and students from 26 universities across China. In his  opening remarks, President Zhang Linghao reflected on the founding history of the  Design Forum of Youth Scholars and hi.ghlighted its significant role in advancing  the discipline of design. The forum featured keynote presentations from several  invited experts, who shared their research findings related to the theme of “material  history” from micro to macro perspectives, small traditions to large traditions, and  from experiences to methodologies. Additionally, a graduate student sub-forum was  established, with in-depth discussions carried out among doctoral and master’s  students on relevant topics. The successful hosting of this forum further advanced  academic exchange and development within the design discipline, providing an  important communication platform for young scholars