Taiwan is a small island that relies heavily on exports. It is located at the junction of Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia and at the boundary between two tectonic plates. Its geographical location and technological capabilities have made Taiwan an indispensable part of the global manufacturing supply chain.

Taiwan's industrial clusters are located near each other, and the short supply chain economy demonstrated great operational advantages during the pandemic. In addition, Taiwan's manufacturing industry overlaps with its residential areas, creating a lively energy in its complex landscape.

Through the creation of a 'Visible Shop', the Taiwan pavilion celebrates the country’s unique economy of small and medium-sized enterprises, which are full of vitality, movement and creativity. Including a metal supply area and ‘workshop,’ the installation showcases the collaborative nature of industries in Taiwan, which are all individual and depict the diversity of the location.

Taiwan, located on the Tropic of Cancer, boasts some of the most abundant natural resources in the world. The subtropical climate has cultivated an optimistic nature in the Taiwanese people, and the bottom-up industrial structure has also given Taiwan a lively social atmosphere. As a highly democratic region in Asia, Taiwan's unique landscape of freedom can be seen from its legalization of same-sex marriage, high proportion of female leaders, and abundant design energy and inventiveness.

We welcome opportunities for engagement and collaboration with visitors to our Visible Shop.

London Design Biennale

Nancy Hsieh