Core Insights - The 2025 Qingtai International Industrial Design Festival has commenced in Suzhou, featuring the signing of multiple industry cooperation projects and the launch of the first industrial design vertical model in the country [1][2] - The Qingtai Intelligent Design Vertical Model is the first design platform targeting the manufacturing sector in China, covering 14 industry fields and significantly reducing traditional design cycles from 3 months to instant creation [1] - The establishment of the China Industrial Design Science Joint Laboratory aims to integrate design science with data science and industry practices, fostering high-end design innovation talent and enhancing research efficiency [1] Industry Developments - Qingtai International Industrial Design Village has signed agreements with 10 national industrial design centers and leading international organizations, creating a comprehensive service matrix covering R&D design, results transformation, and brand incubation [2] - The Suzhou Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, in collaboration with the China Industrial Design Association, has launched a special industry chain docking plan to promote deep integration of design into core industry processes across 12 key industry chains [2] - The 2025 Qingtai International Industrial Design Competition has been initiated, running until June 8, featuring a variety of creative activities [2]