Guided by Jaksa Nikodijevic (ALEATEK Partner and University Lecturer), TED graduates Showcase Innovation and Social Engagement Through Their Outstanding Projects After the Successful Collaboration for the OSAKA EXPO2025 Project.

We are delighted to present the impressive projects of our recent graduates, many of whom contributed significantly as interns for the Serbia Pavilion at OSAKA EXPO 2025 or were mentored by our esteemed partner and professor at the Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts. The experience of working with such talented students has been invaluable, and we are equally grateful for the energy they brought to these pivotal projects.

These projects showcase their vision, creativity, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of design innovation. The outcome is a testament to the integrated project-based learning approach at TED (Themed Environmental Design major of DeTao Masters Academy) of which Jaksa Nikodijevic is member. His extensive experience in architecture and design practice, combined with expertise in project management, has been instrumental in delivering practical experience and resources into the teaching plan and internship program. This holistic approach has significantly contributed to the students’ development over the past three years, ensuring that their education keeps pace with industry practices and market demands.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to these graduates for their outstanding achievements and wish them continued success in their future endeavors.

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CANDY WORLD PLANING PROJECT

Model for the first immersive candy theme park in China.

Project type: urban Planning/ Theme park design

Area: 400.000 sqm

Work: Graduation design project

School: SIVA

“Candy World” is a planning project of a small farm, amusement park and holiday resort in Shanghai, introducing an innovative immersive theme park design model. The entire project covers an area of approximately 400,000 square meters with aim to create a new attraction point of the city suburban area where sweets are tasted and the process of their production is introduced. The park preserves the ecological value of the site as much as possible. The target customers of the park are young families and social groups. In the “Candy Land” visitors can experience a combination of fantasy and real-world rides while the “Candy Farm” area also incorporates a model farm as well as handmade sweets. At the same time, the “Candy Hotel” resort offers services such as a café, a gym and a spa. Through its innovative approach, the project seeks to create a harmonious environment where entertainment, and education, offering a memorable experience that resonates long after visitors depart.

ABOUT AUTHOR:

Ding Xinin (Nina)

Creative and versatile theme environment designer with a passion for crafting immersive and memorable experiences who won numerous students awards and accolades, has also contributed designing architectural projects through the internship program, as well as being engaged in design media and event organizations.

 Proficient in integrating storytelling elements, aesthetics, and practical considerations to bring visions to life. Dedicated to pushing boundaries in design innovation and creating spaces that captivate and inspire audiences.

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ECOBELLE OASIS

Women healing space design

Project type: healing space design/Theme interior design Area:1500㎡

Work: Graduation design project

School:SIVA

ECOBELLE OASIS is a architecture and interior theme healing spatial design set in rural Shanghai. Combing elements of massage，meditation，therapy bath, handcraft work shop and healthy food making.

the project introduces a new function and diverse design in suburban Shanghai blending existing nature environment and giving an advance lifestyle facility. Targeting women, the setting is a building set in a park like surrounding. Design meet the disable design standards, this project comfort traditional elements with modern materials and possession， provide a peaceful space , balance body and mental health.

ABOUT AUTHOR:

Jiayue Chen (Jean)

Graduates of Theme Environment Design（TED）major from Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts, Passionate and creative in design.

Received multiple design awards during school years, Innovative ideas, and insights into interior design, also have participated in architectural design projects.

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SUN CHASING SPATIAL EXPERIENCE DESIGN PROJECT

Light Therapy Lifestyle Experience for SAD Relief and Prevention

Project type:Interior/Architecture renovation

Area: 1200sgm

Work: Graduation design project

School: SIVA

The “SUN CHASING”, is Interior and Architecture renovation of the two-storey house in the Potter’s Camp Creative Park in Pudong New Area, Shanghai which transforms the functional identity and provides a visual diversification of existing buildings with the theme of unique lighting healing experience which lacks in closer surroundings.  The project is namely focusing, but not limited to the people suffering from seasonal affective disorders and those with potential illnesses. Through artificial light, combined with art installations and the creation of five senses in the environment, visitors can feel the sunlight from different dimensions in the space and relax in a relaxing and natural atmosphere. Through the experience of the innovative lifestyle, it helps to alleviate and prevent depression in winter, and at the same time raises the social awareness of SAD so that patients can receive more social care.

ABOUT AUTHOR:

Shea

ISFP space designer after 00.

Interested in film, art and sports, dedicated to exploring the aesthetics of spatial lifestyles, good at using colours to create visual appeal and depth through clever combinations and contrasts to convey different themes and emotions. With a modern and personalised design style, she is committed to injecting vitality and uniqueness into every space.

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SMALL VILLAGE

Food Healing Landscape Interactive Restaurant

Project type: Theme restaurant design

Area: 3500m²

Work: Graduation design project

School: SIVA

Project is a renovation of a rural open space, including architecture, interior and visitor experience design. Set in semi-rural QingPu，my proposal is to create an organic food farm and restaurant in response to the increasing health issues associated with the consumption of processed fast food, which has become a prevalent part of our modern diet. Featuring a ‘hands on’ gardening experience and cooking classes, allowing visitors to connect with nature by tending to the plants and understanding the processes involved in food production, this is a place of clam and healing for busy city dwellers.

ABOUT AUTHOR:

Zhao Siqi (Gemini)

Theme Environmental Design（TED）Graduates from Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts

Space designer who has won numerous design awards during her studies and has taken part in architectural projects as an intern, actively pursuing her studies and improving herself.

Interested in animation and art, and she would like to participate in related programmes and diversified exchanges.

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ANCHOR

Renovation of Minpu Riverside Abandoned Train and Ferry Industrial Site.

Project type: Riverside Landscape Public Space

Area: 9000㎡

Work: Graduation design project

School: SIVA

The project is situated along the Huangpu River at a historic industrial site, formerly the “Wu-Zhou Line” ferry hub, crucial in Shanghai’s shift from an industrial center to a modern city. As the city’s focus moved, this area became an unplanned space, now drawing many visitors and locals. Shanghai’s government plans to transform this area into a major hub for strategic sports and cultural activities. The global focus on preserving and reusing industrial heritage is mirrored in China’s efforts to safeguard factories, docks, and railways. These sites not only document China’s industrial history but also offer opportunities for cultural heritage, tourism, and urban renewal. Our project aims to balance historical preservation with sustainability by renovating, extending, and adaptively reusing the site. We will create a waterfront public space that blends landscape, architecture, and interiors, maintaining its historical value while adding new economic and social benefits. This revitalized space will connect past and present, integrating sightseeing, entertainment, leisure, and commerce.

ABOUT AUTHOR:

Xianli Xu (Shelly)

Graduate Architecture & Spatial Designer

I am passionate about enhancing brand space experiences and revitalizing historical buildings through modern design and technology. During my undergraduate studies, I worked on numerous spatial design projects and gained hands-on experience with brands like Nike and Converse. I was a finalist in the Disney Imagination Challenge and have received multiple awards in school design competitions. I aim to explore innovative space and brand designs in the digital media era, blending my love for architecture and interior design into cross-cultural and interdisciplinary projects.

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THE FRAGRANCE OF SPRING

A Symphony of Flower Dynasties and Cherry Blossoms

Project type: Branded interior experience design

Area: 800.000 sqm

Work: Graduation design project

School: SIVA

This project is a new retail experience space for the MUJI brand, following a set of system principles that can be applied to other MUJI experience spaces around the world. MUJI MICRO TRAVEL is the main narrative of each space, providing customers with a unique miniature themed travelling experience. This is part of MUJI’s strategy to innovate and localise in China, hoping to create a new retail brand experience space for MUJI that combines retail and experience through themed immersive experiential means combined with interactive technology support, as well as to build a continuous connection between people, products, and space to take root in the community and attract and maintain the interest and loyalty of Chinese consumers.

ABOUT AUTHOR:

RHEA – Mao Ruiyao

Space and Visual Designer

As a dedicated space and visual designer, I strive to infuse spaces with vitality through experiential and interactive design, adding value through creative expression. I have won numerous design competitions and have organized and participated in various brand retail creative projects, including collaborations with notable brands such as Le Labo, Miu Miu, and Converse. In the future I would also like to see more opportunities for inter-professional collaboration.