Experience

Current Position

Department of Visual Arts and Design, National University of Tainan
Full-time Associate Professor, Master’s Program in Animation Media Design

Previous Positions

Assistant Professor, Graduate Institute of Animation Media Design, National University of Tainan
Adjunct Associate Professor, National Open University
Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, Kaohsiung Municipal Open University
Full-time Lecturer and Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Arts, Tung Fang Design University
Animator, Cheng Pin Computer Animation Co., Ltd.

Professional Experience

2022–2025 Ministry of Education, Teaching Practice Review Committee Member
2024 National Student Art Competition (Comics Category), Jury Member
2025 Junior High School Arts Talent Program (Fine Arts Category), Examiner and Jury Member
2022 Fuzhong 15 – Permanent Exhibition of Moving Image Art, Advisor
2022 Taiwan University System Thesis Grant Program, Review Committee Member
2022 Yu-Huang Cup Cultural and Creative Design Competition, Jury Member
2022 Kun Shan University, General Education Quality Courses Presentation, Advisory Committee Member
2021 National Taitung University, Journal of Education, Review Committee Member
2021–2024 Ministry of Education, “Art Teacher with Artistry Program,” Curriculum Review Committee Member
2021 Aesthetic Case Study in Preschools (Video Documentation), Jury Member
2021 National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Dept. of Visual Communication Design, Graduate Thesis Defense Committee Member
2020 National Academy for Educational Research, Textbook Review Committee Member
2020 Consultation Meeting on the Development of Animated Taiwan Sign Language Teaching Materials and Learning Resource Database, Committee Member
2020 ICWVCD (International Conference on Visual Communication Design), Paper Reviewer
2020 International Journal of Digital Media Design, Review Committee Member
2020 Pingtung County National Student Art Competition, Jury Member
2020 NUTN Zhongzheng Plaza Beautification Design Call, Review Committee Member
2020 Taiwan University System Thesis Grant Program, Review Committee Member
2020 NUTN “Art and Aesthetics” Micro-Credit Program, Organizer
2019 Pingtung Lantern Festival, Jury Member
2019, 2020, 2025 Tainan National University of the Arts, Graduate Institute of Animation and Media Aesthetics, Thesis Defense Committee Member
2018 The 11th International Conference of Taiwan Association of Digital Media Design, Review Committee Member
2018 Kaohsiung Medical University, General Education Center, Curriculum External Reviewer
2018 National Student Art Competition (Comics Category), Jury Member
2016–2019 NUTN Journal of Art Studies, Editorial Board Member
2016 Journal of Tatung Institute of Technology, Reviewer
2017 National Cheng Kung University, Institute of Art Studies, Art Discourse, Reviewer
2017 Chang Jung Senior High School, Dept. of Multimedia Design, Second-Year Capstone Project Jury Member
2017–2024 Tainan City Student Art Competition (Comics Category), Jury Member
2015–2019 Kaohsiung City Student Art Competition (Comics Category), Jury Member
2015, 2012, 2013, 2020–2025 Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Dept. of Multimedia and Computer Entertainment Science, Graduate Thesis Defense Committee Member
2016 Pingtung Elite Advancement MOOC Program – Interview Training Camp, Oral Examination Committee Member
2017 New Immigrant Children Drawing and Essay Contest, Convener & Jury Member
2014 Linhou Forest Park, Arts Promotion and Integration Program, Review Committee Member
2013 Fuzhong 15 Animation Story Hall, “Children’s Animation Education Permanent Exhibition,” Jury Member
2010 Journal of Design Research, Reviewer
2010–2013 NUTN Master’s Program Entrance Examination, Question Design and Grading Committee Member
2012 Fuzhong 15 New Taipei Animation Story Festival, “Fantasy Animation Exhibition,” Jury Member
2012 Fuzhong 15 New Taipei Animation Story Festival, “Between Animation Exhibition,” Jury Member
2011–2012 Ling Tung University, Graduate Institute of Digital Media Design, Thesis Defense Committee Member
2011 Tainan City Arts Talent Program, Examiner (Art Section)
2011 “Chinese Dragon” Logo Design Competition, Jury Member
2011 “2011 Arts Festival” Mascot and Costume Design Contest, Jury Member
2011 Pingtung County “Rabbit New Year” Creative Lunar Greeting Contest, Jury Member
2011 Tax Creativity Card Design Competition, Jury Member
2010 Kaohsiung County Student Art Competition, Jury Member
2010 South Taiwan Film Festival, Animation Category Preliminary Jury Member
2009–2010 Tainan Flower Festival Event Planning and Media Promotion, Jury Member
2008 Digital Learning Content Industry Talent Training Program, Internship Mentor
2008 Tainan Creative Visual Display Project Competition, Jury Member
 

Lectures

2020 Host, Tricky Women International Animation Festival, Tainan Art Museum
2016 Lecturer, Interdisciplinary Aesthetic Education Pilot Program – “Integration of Technology and Art Residency Sharing”
2013 Host, Vision Get Wild Award – Hsiao Ching-Yang’s “Those Who Depart Can Achieve the Next Dream”
2010 Panelist, South Taiwan Film Festival Campus Forum

Publications

Research Projects

2025–2027 Ministry of Education, University Social Responsibility (USR) Project Phase 4: Principal Investigator
2024 Higher Education Sprout Project Hub: Principal Investigator
2023 Higher Education Sprout Project Hub: Principal Investigator
2022 Higher Education Sprout Project Hub: Principal Investigator
2020 Ministry of Education Teaching Practice Research Program: Principal Investigator
2019 Ministry of Education Teaching Practice Research Program: Principal Investigator
2018 Ministry of Education Teaching Practice Research Program: Principal Investigator
2017 Undergraduate Student Research Project: Principal Investigator
2016 Kenting Artist-in-Residence Project: Resident Artist
2015 Tainan Christmas Light Festival, Taiwan Literature Museum Lighting Design Project "Original Color Christmas — White Gauze Holy Night": Co-Principal Investigator
2011 Yakult 50th Anniversary Project: Co-Principal Investigator
2000 SME Technology Care Program: Principal Investigator
2007 Ministry of Education Featured Talent Cultivation Improvement Program – Original Animation Program: Co-Principal Investigator
2006 Featured Talent Cultivation Improvement Program – International Animation Design Workshop: Co-Principal Investigator

Journal Papers

Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2022, (Process of Developing Characters in an Eastern Story), ADR, Vol.10 No.1
Chun-Hung Liu, Chuan-Fang Lee, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2018, (The Influence of Camera Use and Acting Performance on Children's Viewing of Picture Book Animations), Journal of Design, 23(2), 1–24
Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2015, (Narrative Conveyance of Story Themes in Temples), JSSD, 63-3
Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2015, (Research on Design Ideation with Taiwan Cultural Themes), Innovation in Design, Communication and Engineering
Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2014, (A Study on Color Terms in Taiwanese Minnan Dictionaries), Journal of Art Research, Tainan
Yi-Chia Chang, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2013, (Sensory Expression of Pain and Emotion: An Analysis Based on the Animation "Sunset Lane"), LungHwa Journal, Taoyuan
Chun-Yuan Pan, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2013, (Creative Discussion of the Children's Animation "Good Person Card"), LungHwa Journal, Taoyuan
Hsiang-Lien Lee, Chi-Hsiung Chen, 2007, (A Stylistic Analysis of Old Newspaper Advertisements: A Case Study of the Minpao Newspaper in Post-war Taiwan), Oriental Journal, No.28
Chun-Hung Liu, Hsiang-Lien Lee, Chuan-Fang Lee, 2006, (An Eye-tracking Study on the Relationship Between Blank Space and Attention in Landscape Paintings), Shu-Te University Journal, Vol.8, pp.247-2

Conference Papers

Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2025, Sustainable Aging and Cultural Translation: Design Actions in Participatory Art, InSEA Congress, Czech Republic.
Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2025, Intergenerational Learning: Promoting Artistic Inclusion through New Media, 8th Eurasian Conference on Educational Innovation 2025, Bali.
Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2024, Psychology of Learning in the Digital Age, International Conference on Education, Psychology, and Society (8th HKICEPS), Hokkaido, Japan, August 01–03, 2024.
Rou-Yi Su, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2022, Emotional Interpretation of Funeral Symbols in Animations, The 3rd Kyoto Conference on Arts, Media & Culture (KAMC2022), Japan, pp.143–152.
Yu-Ying Huang, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2023, Exploring the Video Design of Knowledge-Based YouTubers, “Design+” 2023 Visual Arts and Design Academic Conference, Tainan.
Ling-Ling Chang, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2023, Research and Creation on the Rukai Tribe’s Plant Myths and Legends, “Design+” 2023 Visual Arts and Design Academic Conference, Tainan.
Kuan-Ju Hou, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2023, Satirical Comedy Culture in American Animated TV Series — The Simpsons and South Park as Examples, “Design+” 2023 Visual Arts and Design Academic Conference, Tainan.
Yi-Ting Lin, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2022, A Preliminary Study on the Impact of Light and Shadow Contrast in Animation Storytelling — A Case Study of Klaus, 2022 Visual Arts and Design Academic Conference, Tainan.
Chun-Kuan Tu, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2022, The Context of Soundtracks: A Case Study of Kochikame, 2022 Visual Arts and Design Academic Conference, Tainan.
Ya-Ju Chung, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2022, Exploring the Chimera Phenomenon in Character Design, 2022 Visual Arts and Design Academic Conference, Tainan.
Ting-Jia Hsiao, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2021, A Preliminary Study on Character Design in Reproduced Animations — A Case Study of Carmen Sandiego, 2021 ICWVCD International Conference on Visual Communication Design and Basic Modeling Forum, Yunlin.
Hsiao-Yu Chen, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2018, A Study on the Color Imagery in Animal Conservation Animation, 2018 Academic Conference on Animation Media Design, Tainan.
Kuan-Chin Yu, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2018, The Development and Introduction of Virtual YouTubers: A Case Study of Japan, 2018 Academic Conference on Animation Media Design, Tainan.
Chi-Lung Chen, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2016, A Study of Visual Distortion Techniques in Animation Creation: A Case Study of 3×728, Journal of Art Studies, NUTN, 9-2, Tainan.
Chia-Chen Hsu, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2016, Character Building in Literary Adaptations of Animation — A Case Study of Monkey King: Hero is Back, 2016 New Media Animation Design Conference, Tainan.
Hsiang-Ting Chiu, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2016, A Study on Props in Doraemon Animation, 2016 New Media Animation Design Conference, Tainan.
Ya-Fang Chen, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2015, Exploring Attachment Styles to Pets in Animation, 2015 Animation Media Design Conference, Tainan.
Hsiu-Man Shen, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2015, Story Structure Analysis from Picture Books to Animation, 2015 International Conference on Innovative Modeling and Forward-looking Design, Taipei.
Chi-Lung Chen, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2015, Exploring Visual Distortion Techniques in 2D Animation, 2015 Taipei Digital Image International Academic Conference, Taipei.
Mei-Hsien Yeh, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2015, : A Study on Gender Differences in Animation Creation, Lunghwa Journal, Taoyuan.

Chun-Hao Chen, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2014, (The Use of Montage in "DAY" Animation Creation), 2014 Animation Media Design Academic Conference Proceedings, Tainan
Guan-Chung Yang, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2014, (Creative Discussion of the Animation "Absent Presence"), 2014 Animation Media Design Academic Conference Proceedings, Tainan
Yu-Yu Cheng, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2014, (Anthropomorphic Character Design in the Animation "Control"), 2014 Animation Media Design Academic Conference Proceedings, Tainan
Chun-Hung Liu, Chuan-Fang Lee, Shang-Lian Lee, 2014, (Aesthetics of HCI Design Influence Website Credibility: A Study of Online Banking Website Interfaces in Taiwan), 2014 International Conference on Innovation, Communication and Engineering (ICICE 2014)
Chun-Chi Chu, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2014, (Exploring Motion Graphics Techniques Using City Imagery Works), 2014 National University of Tainan Visual Arts Conference, Tainan
Tzu-Hsuan Hsieh, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2014, (Exploring Slow-motion Shots in Computer Animation – A Case Study of DreamWorks), 2014 National University of Tainan Visual Arts Conference, Tainan
Yi-Hsuan Lee, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2012, (A Study on Emotional Correspondence with Body Movements: A Case Study of "The Nightmare Before Christmas"), 8th International Digital Content Academic Conference, Tainan
Tsai-Ju Lin, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2012, (Exploring Differences Between Interactive and Traditional Narratives), 10th Asia Digital Art and Design Association and 6th Taiwan Digital Media Design Society International Conference, Taichung
Wei-Cheng Hsu, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2012, (Preliminary Study on Pop-up Book Techniques Applied in Animation Creation), 2012 Taipei Digital Image International Conference, Taipei
Hsiang-Lien Lee, Chi-Hsiung Thzeng, Chun-Hung Liu, 2012, (Exploring Hues in Communication from Taiwanese Min-Nan Dictionaries), AIC 2012 Interim Meeting, Taiwan
Hsiang-Lien Lee, Chi-Hsiung Thzeng, 2010, (A Study on Temple Stories: A Case Study of Tianhou Temples in Kinmen and Matsu), 2010 International Visual Design Education Conference, pp.1–9
Chun-Hung Liu, Chuan-Fang Lee, Shang-Lian Lee, 2010, (The Effect of Design Aesthetics on the Credibility of HCI: A Case Study on Internet Banking Interfaces), Fourth International Conference on Design Computing and Cognition (DCC'10), Stuttgart, Germany
Jia-Chang Liu, Chiao-Fang Lin, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2009, (The Flowing Body: A Creative Discussion on "A Cloud"), 2009 Digital Media Conference and Workshop, National University of Tainan
Yi-Chia Chang, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2009, (Aesthetic Consciousness of Modern Female Appearance), 2009 Digital Media Conference and Workshop, National University of Tainan
Hsiang-Lien Lee, Chi-Hsiung Thzeng, 2007, (Symmetrical Creations in Tao Totems), International Conference on Basic Form and Visual Design, Taiwan
Hsiang-Lien Lee, Chi-Hsiung Thzeng, 2007, (Curriculum Planning from Visual Communication Design to Digital Media Design), 2007 International Conference on Excellence in Design Education
Chun-Hung Liu, Hsiang-Lien Lee, Chuan-Fang Lee, 2007, (Preliminary Study of Program Planning in Digital Media Content), 2007 International Conference on Excellence in Design Education
Hsiang-Lien Lee, Shu-Ping Feng, 2007, (Application of Phenomenology Methodology in the Field of Design), Journal of Design Research, No.7, pp.107–114
Chun-Hung Liu, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2006, (Restoring Color in Tao Large Boats), 2006 Innovative Chinese Visual Communication Conference, Oriental Institute of Technology
Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2005, (The Relationship Between Temple Images and Their Meanings), Taiwan Art Journal, No.62, pp.4–15
Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2004, (A Study on Composition and Proportion – A Case Study of First and Second Class Historic Monuments), Asian International Conference on Design Education
Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2004, (A Study on the Use of Emoticons in Internet Language), 2004 Taiwan Internet Conference Proceedings
Chi-Hsiung Thzeng, Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2001, (A Study on the Expression of Color Adjectives in Taiwanese – A Case Study on Red Terms), Conference on Basic Form and Visual Communication Design
Hsiang-Lien Lee, Chi-Hsiung Thzeng, 1999, (A Study on the Expression of Color Adjectives in Taiwanese), Proceedings of the Conference on Business Design Education, National Taichung University of Science and Technology

Books

Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2017, Exploration of Mythological Story Elements in the Tao Culture, in "Culture, Design, and Communication: Deconstruction and Analysis," Fusheng Cultural Enterprise Co., ISBN 978-986-94156-2-0
Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2013, Research on Design Ideation Based on Taiwan Cultural Themes, Cengage Learning Taiwan, ISBN 978-957-21-9149-1
Hsiang-Lien Lee, 2007, A Study on Color Terms in Taiwanese Minnan Dictionaries, Cengage Learning Taiwan, ISBN 978-957-21-5714-5

Curating Thematic Exhibitions

Curatorial Projects

2021 "Frames: Gold and Silver in Your Heart" Illustration Joint Exhibition, Curator
2021 Ji Guang Fu Shun Peace Festival, Curator
2019 "Shining Day" Off-campus Exhibition of Teaching Practice Results, Curator
2019 "Mountain and Sea Squat" Off-campus Exhibition of Teaching Practice Results, Curator
2019 National Animation Departments Joint Exhibition, Fuzhong 15 New Taipei City Animation Story House – National University of Tainan, Curator
2018 "Tainan Three Universities Graduate Student Joint Exhibition," Aiguo Women's Hall, Curator
2017 "Keyframes – National University of Tainan Animation Joint Solo Exhibition," Aiguo Women's Hall, Curator
2017 "Harvested Creations Joint Exhibition," Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, Curator

Workshops

2021 "Old Photos Workshop," Silver-Tong Community, Tainan City
2019 "Magical Tricks - Animation Summer Camp," National University of Tainan
2016 "Stop Motion Animation Teaching," Jiangjun Elementary School, Tainan
2016 "Stop Motion Animation Creation," Longquan Branch School, Pingtung County, Kenting National Park Artist-in-Residence Program
2016 "Spinning Picture Discs," Senior Citizen Companion Program, Xuhai Little School

Conference Hosting and Commentator Roles

2021 Visual Arts and Design Academic Conference, National University of Tainan, Host
2020 ICWVCD International Conference on Visual Communication Design and Basic Form Forum, Commentator
2019 Ministry of Education Humanities, Arts, Design and Social Sciences Program Achievement Exchange Meeting, Presenter
2015–2019 "Animation Media Design Academic Conference," Host
2014 "Animation Media Design Academic Conference," Planner, Coordinator, and Host
2011 Taiwan-France 3D Animation Creation and Technology Art Cross-national Video Conference and Workshop, Host
2011 "Visual Arts Academic Conference," National University of Tainan, Host
2010 "627 Liver Protection Fun" Animation Festival, National University of Tainan, Commentator
2009, 2010 "Digital Media Teaching Material Workshop," Host and Commentator
2009 "Animating, Sounding, and Moving: Animation Media Design Symposium," Planner, Coordinator, and Commentator
2009 "Media Symposium and Workshop," Planner and Coordinator
2008 "Animation Appreciation," Commentator

Group Exhibitions

2021 Giant Shock Painting Teachers' Joint Exhibition, First Art Gallery
2020 ANBD2020-JEJU SPECIAL EXHIBITION GROUP EXHIBITION
2019–2021 Professors' Joint Exhibition, Department of Visual Arts, National University of Tainan, First Art Gallery
2019 Chinese Business Alumni Painting Joint Exhibition, Chiayi City Government
2017 Professors' Joint Exhibition, Department of Visual Arts, National University of Tainan, First Art Gallery
2016 Professors' Joint Exhibition, National University of Tainan, First Art Gallery
2015 Invitation to International Design & Crafts Exhibition, Korean Industrial Artists' Association (KIAA)
2015 Alumni Joint Exhibition, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology Art Center
2014 Chinese Zodiac Creativity Exhibition – "Stunning Horse Fifteen," Cheng Shiu University Art Center
2013 20 Years of Korea-Japan Exchange / Korean Industrial Artists' Association International Design & Crafts Invitational Exhibition, Japan
2013 "Adding Luck with Snakes" Art Creation and International Poster Design Exhibition, Kaohsiung City Cultural Center
2012 Alumni Works Joint Exhibition, College of Design, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Yunlin
2010, 2011, 2012 Professors' Joint Exhibition, Department of Fine Arts, National University of Tainan, First Art Gallery
2012 FUNFAN Exhibition "Let's Cheer for Japan," Japan
2012 Lunar New Year Creative Exhibition – "Dragon Happy," Kaohsiung City Cultural Center
2011 Lunar New Year Creative Exhibition – "Lucky Rabbit Centennial," Kaohsiung City Cultural Center
2010 Kaohsiung T-Bar Part II – Explore Kaohsiung in a New Way, Pier-2 Art Center
2010 Artistic Elegance: Professors' Joint Exhibition, Department of Fine Arts, National University of Tainan, Tainan Cultural Center
2010 Innovative Traditional Art Design Exhibition, Chiayi Creative and Cultural Park
2010 Fortune Tiger Winds Joint Exhibition, Kaohsiung City Cultural Center
2010 Playful Characters Festival – Relativity of Chinese Characters, Kaohsiung City Cultural Center
2007 International Academic Conference on Basic Form and Visual Design, Jianguo University of Technology Art Center

Collaboration & Projects

2021 Pingtung Christmas Festival Projection Mapping Show, Executive Producer
2021 Ji Guang Fu Shun Peace Festival Projection Mapping Show, Animation Production
2020 Food and Drug Administration Science Communication Project Video, Executive Producer
2019 New Taipei City Children’s Art Festival “Future Monster Island” Promotional Animation, Executive Producer
2011 112th Anniversary Visual Design, National University of Tainan
2009 Entrance Visual Design for the Office of the President, National University of Tainan
2008 Exhibition and Entrance Visual Design for the University History Room, National University of Tainan
2012–Present Staff ID Card Design, National University of Tainan
2011, 2012 Staff Birthday Card Design, National University of Tainan
2007 Kaohsiung Mobile Cinema – “Kaohsiung in Motion: Animation Touring Exhibition” Children's Workshop
2006 Yuan-Liou Publishing Co., *The Snail That Couldn’t Leave* Multimedia Animation

Awards

2019 15th National Technical and Vocational Colleges Computer Animation Competition, Excellent Instructor Award
2012 Alumni Joint Exhibition, College of Design, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology – Work Collected
2009 Times Young Creative Awards (Golden Calf Awards), Excellent Instructor Award
2006 National Technical and Vocational Colleges Computer Animation Competition, Excellent Instructor Award
2006 Ministry of Education Program to Encourage Students to Participate in International Art and Design Competitions, Excellent Instructor Award
2006 Technological and Vocational Education Light Awards, Excellent Instructor Award
2005 National Technical and Vocational Colleges Computer Animation Competition, Excellent Instructor Award