Research on the Integration of Chinese Aesthetic Thought into Contemporary University Design Courses

Abstract

Under the background of the collision and integration of tradition and modernity, Chinese aesthetic thought has a subtle relationship with contemporary design. The integration of Chinese aesthetic thought and contemporary design has become a key path to enhancing cultural confidence and innovative competitiveness. This paper analyzes the important ideas of Chinese aesthetics and their significance, combines design theory and educational theory, and proposes relevant ideas and practical methods for curriculum system reconstruction and teaching method innovation. It explores the transformation strategies of the importance of traditional cultural genes of Chinese aesthetic thought in modern design teaching, and ultimately constructs a design education system that combines cultural depth and contemporary adaptability.