To establish a sustainable network of active members of the Design Society that promotes Design Society activities in the Asian design community including academia and industry. To foster collaboration in design research, education and practices in Asia while connecting to the other active communities of Design Society. To construct design knowledge infrastructure to introduce and apply global design knowledge in Asia and to create and disseminate Asia-specific design knowledge. To develop strong connection between design research community with industry reflecting Asia-specific organizational and cultural aspects. To improve design education in Asia at all levels with enhancements in regional and global collaboration.