Haruhiko Fujita is Professor of Aesthetics and Design History at Kobe Design University, and Professor Emeritus of Aesthetics at Osaka University, Japan.Christine Guth led the Asian design history strand in the V&A / RCA History of Design Programme from 2007 until 2016.

• Introduction - Haruhiko Fujita, Osaka University, Japan, Christine Guth, Royal College of Art, UK, Jae-Joon Han, Seoul Women’s University, South Korea, Chae Lee, Seoul Women’s University, South Korea and Wendy Siuyi Wong, York University, CanadaChinaA historical background of pre-modern China - Jessica Tsui-Yan Li, York University, CanadaTraditional ideas, religion and aesthetics for design in pre-modern China - Wendy Siuyi Wong, York University, CanadaTraditional cultures of China - Jessica Tsui-Yan Li, York University, CanadaTraditional colors, forms and patterns of China - Yi-Hsin Lin, independent, UKPainting in pre-modern China - Malcolm McNeill, SOAS, University of London, UKChinese calligraphy - Sarah Ng, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong KongThe design of the Chinese woodblock printed book - Lucille Chia, University of California, Riverside, USASilk textiles and clothing in pre-modern China - Helen Persson, Victoria and Albert Museum, UKCeramics in pre-modern China - Luisa Elena Mengoni, British Library, UKMetalwork in pre-modern China - Mélodie Doumy, British Library, UKCarvings (stone and jade) in pre-modern China - Eileen H. L. Lam, Education University of Hong Kong, Hong KongFoundations of ancient Chinese wooden architecture - Kwong-Chiu Chiu, Design and Cultural Studies Workshop, Hong KongInterior design and furnishing in pre-modern China - Kwong-Chiu Chiu, Design and Cultural Studies Workshop, Hong KongArchitecture in pre-modern China - Puay-Peng Ho, National University of Singapore, SingaporeGardens in pre-modern China - Shuishan Yu, Northeastern University, USAContemporary city planning and environmental design in China - Shirley Surya, M+ Museum, Hong KongModern design in China (before 1911) - Wendy Siuyi Wong, York University, Canada and Jackie Kwok, Independent Scholar, Hong KongModern design in China between 1911 and 1949 - Wendy Siuyi Wong, York University, Canada and Jackie Kwok, Independent Scholar, Hong KongModern design in China between 1949 and 1979 - Wendy Siuyi Wong, York University, CanadaModern design in China between 1980 and 2000 - Jennifer Wong, M+ Museum, Hong KongContemporary communication design in China since 1979 - Wendy Siuyi Wong, York University, CanadaContemporary fashion design in China - Christine Tsui, independent, ChinaThe development of craft and product design in China between 1949 and 2010 - Wendy Siuyi Wong, York University, CanadaContemporary architecture and interior design in China - Jing Xiao, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong and Charlie Q. L. Xue, City University of Hong Kong, Hong KongChinese comics, animation and digital game design - Jun Xu, Nanjing College of Information Technology, ChinaChina and popular culture - Kang Liu, Duke University, USAContemporary design organisations and societies in China - Gigi Chang, California State University Fullerton, USAChina and design education (since 1949) - Christine Tsui, independent, ChinaAutonomous regions of ChinaInner Mongolia, Xinjiang Uyghur, Guangxi Zhuang, Ningxia Hui and Tibet - Wendy Siuyi Wong, York University, CanadaHong KongNature, society, tradition and historical background (with a design focus) of Hong Kong - King-Chung Siu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong KongHistory of design in Hong Kong before 1945: form follows freight - Matthew Turner, Edinburgh Napier University, UKHistory of design in Hong Kong, 1945 to 1989: design for design for design - Matthew Turner, Edinburgh Napier University, UKHistory of design in Hong Kong, 1945 to 1989: design for design for design - D. J. Huppatz, Swinburne University, AustraliaContemporary communication design in Hong Kong - Wendy Siuyi Wong, York University, CanadaApparel and fashion design in Hong Kong - Wessie Ling, Northumbria University Newcastle, UKContemporary jewellery design in Hong Kong - Wendy Siuyi Wong, York University, CanadaThe development of craft and product design in Hong Kong between 1945 and 2010 - Wendy Siuyi Wong, York University, CanadaContemporary architecture and interior design in Hong Kong - Charlie Q. L. Xue, City University of Hong Kong, Hong KongContemporary city planning and environmental design of Hong Kong - Peter Cookson Smith, Urbis Ltd, Hong KongContemporary interaction / interactive / interface / motion design in Hong Kong - Huaxin Wei, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong and Kenny K. N. Chow, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong KongHong Kong Manhua 1945 – 2000 - Victor Ming Hoi Lai, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong KongDesign education, curation and infrastructure in Hong Kong - Kin Wai Michael Siu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong and Yi Lin Wong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong KongContemporary design organisations and societies in Hong Kong - Grace Lau, Hong Kong Federation of Design Associations, Hong KongJapanNatural and social environment and historical background of Japan - Keisuke Takayasu, Osaka University, JapanReligious and traditional ideas of Japan (with design focus) - Takashi Murakami, Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art, JapanAesthetics categories and changing ideas of ‘design’ - Haruhiko Fujita, Osaka University, JapanTraditional culture of Japan - Tomoko Hata, Museum of Kyoto, JapanA history of Japanese approaches to colour - Monica Bethe, Medieval Japanese Studies Institute Kyoto, JapanTraditional Japanese forms and patterns - Hiroko Kurokawa, Tokyo University of the Arts, JapanDrawing and painting in Japan (before 1868) - Miriam Wattles, University of California, Santa Barbara, USACalligraphy in Japan – Noriko Kaya, Tokyo Gakugei University, JapanPrinting in pre-modern Japan - Ellis Tinios, SOAS, University of London, UK and Christine Guth, Royal College of Art, UKJapanese paper -Christine Guth, Royal College of Art, UKTextiles and clothing in pre-modern Japan - Mary M. Dusenbury, University of Kansas, USACeramics in pre-modern Japan - Rupert Faulkner, Victoria and Albert Museum, UKMetalwork of pre-modern Japan – Hiroko Kurokawa, Tokyo University of the Arts, JapanCarving and sculpture in pre-modern Japan - Patricia J. Graham, independent, USAWoodwork in pre-modern Japan - Kenji Suda, Tokyo University of the Arts, USAInterior and furnishing in pre-modern Japan -Izumi Kuroishi, Aoyama Gakuin University, JapanArchitecture in pre-modern Japan - Mira Locher, University of Utah, USAGardens of pre-modern Japan - Koji Kuwakino, Osaka University, JapanCity planning and urbanism in pre-modern Japan - Carola Hein, Delft University of Technology, NetherlandsPerformance and spectacle in Japan - Sean H. McPherson, Bridgewater State University, USAModern design in Japan (1868 – 1912) - Toyoro Hida, Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, JapanModern design in Japan (1912 – 1930) - Kazuto Kasahara, Kyoto University of Technology, JapanModern design in Japan (1930 – 1957) - Takuya Kida, Musashimo Art University, JapanModern design in Japan (1957 – 1973) - Yasuko Suga, Tsuda College, JapanModern design in Japan (1973 – 1990) - Yasuko Suga, Tsuda College, JapanContemporary communication design in Japan - Kiyonori Muroga, IDEA Magazine, JapanContemporary textiles and fashion design in Japan - Mikiko Tsunemi, Kyoto Women’s University, JapanContemporary craft design in Japan - Hitomi Kitamura, National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo, JapanContemporary product design in Japan - Makoto Watanabe, Chiba University, JapanInteraction / interactive / interface design in Japan - Kenta Ono, Chiba University, JapanContemporary interior design in Japan - Keiko Hashimoto, Kindai University, JapanContemporary architecture in Japan - Daiki Amanai, Shizuoka University of Art and Culture, JapanContemporary environmental design in Japan - Seiko Goto, Nagasaki University, JapanSolution and service design in Japan - Takayuki Higuchi, Chiba University, JapanPopular culture in Japan - Hiroshi Narumi, Kyoto Women’s University, JapanCharacter design in Japanese manga, anime and gaming - Ulrich Heinze, University of East Anglia, UKDesign curation and education in Japan - Yuko Hashimoto, Utsunomiya Museum of Art, JapanDesign organisations in Japan - Yuko Hashimoto, Utsunomiya Museum of Art, JapanDesign legislation and governmental organisations of Japan - Eri Mitsui, independent, JapanKoreaThe natural and social environment and historical background of Korea - Kay Jun, independent, South KoreaReligious and traditional ideas of Korea in design - Hyun-Shin Jo, Kookmin University, South KoreaAesthetic categories and changing ideas of ‘design’ in Korea - Bum Choi, independent, South KoreaTraditional culture of Korea - Gong-Ho Choi, Korean National University of Cultural Heritage, South KoreaTraditional forms, colours and patterns of Korea - Hyun-Taek Park, National Museum of Korea, South KoreaDrawing and painting in pre-modern Korea - Young-Soo Kim, Hongik University, South KoreaCalligraphy in pre-modern Korea – Hyun-Taek Park, National Museum of Korea, South KoreaPrinting in pre-modern Korea - Byung-Geol Min, Seoul Women’s University, South KoreaTextiles and clothing in pre-modern Korea - Woo Hyun Cho, Sungkyunkwan University, South KoreaWoodwork, ceramics and metalwork in pre-modern Korea - Gong-Ho Choi, Korean National University of Cultural Heritage, South KoreaArchitecture and city planning in Korea - Mi-Kyung Choi, Sungkyunkwan University, South KoreaConcepts of modern design in Korea since the 20th century - Chang-Sup Oh, Konkuk University, South KoreaNorth KoreaSociety, tradition and modern history in North Korea - Mary S. Ginsberg, independent, USADesign and culture in modern North Korea - Mary S. Ginsberg, independent, USASouth KoreaSociety, tradition and modern history in South Korea - Sang-Kyu Kim, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, South Korea Contemporary communication design in South Korea - Chae Lee, Seoul Women’s University, South KoreaContemporary fashion design in South Korea - Juhee Park, Kookmin University, South KoreaContemporary craft design in South Korea - Gong-Ho Choi, Korean National University of Cultural Heritage, South KoreaContemporary product design in South Korea - Sang-Kyu Kim, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, South Korea Contemporary interior design in South Korea - Soo-Jung Kim, Daegu University, South KoreaContemporary architecture in South Korea - Hyungmin Pai, University of Seoul, South KoreaContemporary environmental and social design in South Korea - Hyun-Shin Jo, Kookmin University, South KoreaPopular Culture in South Korea - Youngchul Kim, AGI Society, South KoreaDesign education and infrastructure in South Korea - Hyeon Joo Kang, Inha University, South KoreaDesign legislation, organisations, societies and policy - Jong-Kyun Kim, Korean Intellectual Property Office, South KoreaMacaoThe historical background and social environments of Macao - Zhidong Hao, University of Macau, MacauCulture and design in Macao - Wendy Siuyi Wong, York University, CanadaMongoliaNatural environment, social context and historical background in Mongolia - Yuki Konagaya, National Museum of Ethnology, JapanTraditional culture, colours, forms, patterns and aesthetics in Mongolia - Isabelle Charleux, American Center for Mongolian Studies, USAPainting, printing and book culture in Mongolia - Uranchimeg Tsultemin, independent, USATextiles and clothing in Mongolia - Isabelle Charleux, American Center for Mongolian Studies, USAMetalwork and woodwork in Mongolia - Isabelle Charleux, American Center for Mongolian Studies, USACarving and sculpture in Mongolia - Uranchimeg Tsultemin, independent, USAArchitecture and urbanism in Mongolia - Isabelle Charleux, American Center for Mongolian Studies, USAContemporary design and popular culture in Mongolia - Mayuko Okamoto, University of Tokyo, JapanTaiwanTaiwan: Nature, society, tradition and historical background - Hsin-Tein Liao, Australian National University, AustraliaA history of arts, crafts and design in Taiwan before 1895 - Wendy Siuyi Wong, York University, CanadaModern graphic design development in Taiwan 1895 – 1945 - Tsun-Hsiung Yao, National Kaohsiung Normal University, TaiwanModern design in Taiwan after 1945 - Wendy Siuyi Wong, York University, CanadaThe evolution of contemporary Taiwanese graphic design - Li-Min Chen, National Kaohsiung Normal University, TaiwanApparel and fashion design in Taiwan - Wessie Ling, Northumbria University Newcastle, UKContemporary jewellery and accessories in Taiwan - Tan-Chi Chao, National Taiwan University of Arts, TaiwanContemporary craft and product design in Taiwan - Wendy Siuyi Wong, York University, CanadaContemporary architecture, interior design and city planning in Taiwan - Ya-Chun Chiang, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan and Wei-Hsiu Chang, National Taiwan University, TaiwanThe development of Taiwan Manhua - I-Yun Lee, National Taipei University, TaiwanThe transition of design education in Taiwan - Chien-Tu Jeff Lai, Pennsylvania State University, USADesign organisations and societies in Taiwan - Ken-Tsai Lee, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

This volume is a rich compendium of knowledge about East Asian design. Contributions from multiple authors help to establish the importance of design from this region to the field's world history.