不论是历史上还是信息时代的今天,视觉中的中国形象往往伴随着美化或误解、扭曲的现象,讨论“中国形象的设计与批评”不仅必要也很重要。这种美化或误解、扭曲可能来自国外,也可能来自国内,为了熔铸中国气派,塑造国家形象,而且是塑造健康、真实的中国形象,视觉设计师和设计批评家肩负重要的使命和责任。 Both in history and in the information age today, the Chinese image in the visual world is often accompanied by the phenomenon of beautification or misunderstanding and distortions. It is not only necessary but also important to discuss “the design and criticism of the image of China”. This kind of beautification or misunderstanding may distort from abroad or from China. In order to mold the Chinese style and create a national image, and to shape a healthy and authentic Chinese image, visual designers and design critics have an important mission and responsibility.