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Academic Qualifications

2017 Ph.D. in Business management, City University of Macau

2008 Master in Arts in Design, Beijing Institute Of Fashion Technology

2005 Bachelor in Arts in Design, Beijing Institute Of Fashion Technology

Working Experience

Designer in Beijing Publishing Group

Current Position

Curriculum Director( Master of Fine Arts, Doctor of Philosophy in Arts Studies), Faculty of Innovation and Design, City University of Macau

Associate Professor, Faculty of Innovation and Design, City University of Macau

Teaching Area

Interdisciplinary Design Research (PhD)

Branding Plan and Design (Master)

Service Design (Undergraduate)

Graphic Design (Undergraduate)

Research Area

Service Design and Social Innovation

Brand Design and Management

Digital Cultural Heritage Conservation and Communication

Research and Publication

Research Funds

Topics hosted: Investigation of the Origin and Decorative Features of Ming Dynasty Clarke Porcelain Unearthed in Macao, funded by the Macau Foundation, Project ID: MF1922.
Topics hosted: Using Visual Art to Drive Research on Strategies to Improve the Healing Environment of Public Medical Institutions in Macao, funded by the Macau Foundation, Project ID: MF2023.

Books

Monograph: Ren, Y.J. (2022). Design thinking promotes the innovation of city brand image. Beijing: China Architecture and Architecture Press.
Monograph: Ren, Y.J. (2018).Study on Local Food Products Industry in Macao. Beijing: Intellectual Property Publishing Press.
Participate in Editing: Ren, Y.J. (2007).Clothing Illustration Techniques. Beijing: People's Fine Arts Publishing House.

Utility Model Patent

A foldable storage accompanying care bed, Patent No.: ZL 2024 2 1869705.2
An expandable multi-functional exhibition table, Patent No.: ZL 2024 2 1603285.3
A foldable easel for outdoor sketching, Patent No.: ZL 2023 2 1748284.3
A combined drawing board for graphic design, Patent No.: ZL 2018 2 1963505.8
A typesetting device for graphic design, Patent No.: ZL 2018 2 1963526.X

Papers Published in the Past Two Years

Zhong, W., & Ren, Y*. (2026). Does role-playing enhance tourists' cultural identity with a destination? The case of traditional costume travel photography. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 1-28.（SSCI / JCR-Q1）
Yujie, R.*, Haotian, L., & Chi, L.* (2025). Kraak porcelain decorative pattern restoration using generative AI: a pilot study. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 36347.（SCI / JCR-Q1）
Ren Yujie*, Lu Haotian & Liu Chi. (2025). Research on Generation and Restoration of Kraak Porcelain Patterns Based on SD Model. Art & Design Research (Chinese & English), (03), 5-13+135. (Nanjing University Core Journal)
Ren Yujie, Chen Zhenyi, Wei Ziyi & Lu Haotian. (2025). Evaluation and Design Application of Typical Patterns of Macanese Kraak Porcelain. Furniture & Interior Design, (07). (Peking University Core Journal)
Ren Yujie, Chen Ruiqi & Wei Ziyi. (2024). Research on Teenagers' Stress-Relief Toy Product Design Based on AHP-TOPSIS Model. Packaging Engineering, (02). (Peking University Core Journal)
Chen Ruiqi, Ren Yujie* (Corresponding Author) & Wu Guancong. (2025). Research on Urban Brand Image Design Based on ZMET-AHP-TOPSIS Model. Packaging Engineering, (11). (Peking University Core Journal)
Chen Zhenyi, Gao Huangwen, Ren Yujie & Lin Yingxu. (2025). Identity Imagination and Multiple Narratives: Analysis of Western Decorative Murals with Architectural Scenes in Modern Wuyi Overseas Hometowns. Furniture & Interior Design, (04), 120-125. (Peking University Core Journal)
Wang Zi, Huang Yanli, Ren Yujie, Yu Min, Zhao Pengcheng & Jia Xiaoyuan. (2026). Research on Overseas Museum Interactive Design Based on Bibliometrics. Furniture & Interior Design, 1-10. (Peking University Core Journal)
Ren Yujie, Wei Ziyi & Li Xiaoyue. (2025). Research on Cultural and Creative Brand Design of Macanese Kraak Porcelain Based on Emotional Narration. Screen Printing, (23), 10-12.

Awards Received

Guided students to participate in competitions and won the Best Instructor Award at the National Finals of Cultural and Creative Product Design Track, Cultural Tourism & Exhibition Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition of the 19th National University Business Elite Challenge (2025).
Guided student contestants and received the Excellent Instructor Award of 2025 China Good Creativity – National Digital Art Design Competition.
Received the "Excellent Scientific Research" Award from City University of Macau for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Guided students to participate in the competition and won the Outstanding Instructor Award in the 2024 "Blue Bridge Cup" National Competition and Macao Regional Competition.
Guided students to participate in the competition and won the Outstanding Instructor Award in the 2023 SGADC Singapore Sands Art Design Competition.
The paper "Research on the Evaluation of Bachelor's Degree Uniform Design in Macao Universities Based on SD Method" participated in the 2022 Milan Design Week - Excellent Works Exhibition Competition of Teachers and Students in Design Disciplines of Chinese Universities, and won the "Academic Award" in the national finals.
The paper "Research on User Clustering of HPV Vaccination APP from the Perspective of Service Design" won the "Excellent Paper Award" at the 2021 Milan Design Week-Exhibition of Outstanding Works by Teachers and Students in the Design Discipline of Chinese Universities.
The work "The Road to Self-Strength" was exhibited at the 2021 Tsinghua University 110th Anniversary Commemorative Pull-back Shoes Special Competition Results Exhibition (Macau).
The works "Macau Night Sky Lights" and "Light Language" Macau Mark" won the Creative Design Award in the 2016 Macau (International) Tourist Souvenir Competition, and "Travel Multifunctional USB Socket" won the New Talent Award.
The work "Black Lens" won the second prize of China's "Packaging Star" (2007) Creative Award.
The work "Royal Tea" and "The Classic of Tea" won the Selection Award in the second (2006) International Tea Packaging Competition.
Guided students to participate in the competition and won the title of "Star Mentor" in the 2022 Greater Bay Area Brand Design Competition.
Guided students to participate in the competition and won the Outstanding Instructor Award in the 2020 Golden Lotus Cup International (Macau) College Student Design Competition.
Guided students to participate in the competition and won the Outstanding Instructor Award in the 2015 Macau (International) Tourist Souvenir Design Competition.

Teaching Achievements

Guided student Xie Xianni to take part in the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Regional Selection Contest of the Cultural Tourism & Exhibition Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition under the 19th National University Business Elite Challenge (2025), and she won the Second Prize in the Design Group.
Guided students Jiang Yan, Zhou Ziying, Deng Junyuan and Bao Erjinni to participate in the competition, who were awarded the 2025 Sino-French Design Prize.
Guided students Chen Chen, Chen Jiahua, and Feng Yuxue to participate in the 2024 "Blue Bridge Cup" competition and won the third prize in the national final official track (non-proposition) environmental art design, the first prize, the second prize, and the third prize in the Macau competition area (non-proposition) , a total of four items.

Guided students Shen Zhiyan and Shen Hongzhe to participate in the 4th ICAD International Contemporary Youth Art Design Competition and won the silver medal.
Guided student Long Xuanyu to participate in the 2023 Oriental Creative Star Competition and won the gold medal in the overseas competition and the bronze medal in the national competition.
Guided students to participate in the Macau Brand Story 2023 Greater Bay Area Brand Design Competition. The product Pikka Pikka Washing and Care Set designed by the team of students He Peiyao, Zheng Zhiyuan, Zhang Ying, Li Wenyu, Zhang Jingjun, and Huang Minshi won the Merit Award; the team of Wei Ziyi, Chen Chuqi, Jiang Youxuan, Yang Minzhi, and Yuan Chaofeng won the Merit Award The designed product Graphene Quantum Physiotherapy Soothing Patch won the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fusion Award; the product Bodyskin Facial Cleanser designed by the team of Xiang Liqun, Peng Yang, Chen Qixin, Zheng Kaiwen, Zhou Zhihua and Weng Jialing won the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fusion Award.
Guided student Wu Hao to participate in the 2023 SGADC Singapore Sands Art Design Competition and won the bronze medal.

Guided students to participate in the 2022 Milan Design Week - Excellent Works Exhibition Competition of Teachers and Students in Design Disciplines of Chinese Universities. Jiao Bin and Mei Wenfeng won the National Finals (Essay) Excellence Award, and Jiao Bin and Zhang Ziyun won the National Finals (Essay) Excellence Award.
Guided students to participate in the 2021 Greater Bay Area Brand Packaging Design Competition, and students Bao Yuwei, Li Zexi, Guan Xueyi, and Wang Yifan won the first prize; Feng Wenying, Huang Xiaoyan, Wu Wei, and Wang Zhengyan won the second prize; Liang Shuang, Zhang Shuyuan, and Tan Chang won the finalist award .
Guided students to participate in the 2021 Milan Design Week-Exhibition Competition of Outstanding Works by Teachers and Students in the Design Discipline of Chinese Universities, and student Jiao Bin’s work "The Wonderful Adventure of National Treasure" won the first prize in the Macau competition area.
Guided Sun Binbin to write the paper "Research on User Clustering of HPV Vaccination APP from the Perspective of Service Design" and won the Excellent Award in the Paper Category at the 2021 Milan Design Week - Exhibition of Excellent Works by Teachers and Students of Design Disciplines in Chinese Universities.
Guided students Pang Yanping and Jiao Bin to write the paper "Perceptual Experience of Macau Jinghu Hospital Building Appearance Color Based on SD Scale" and won the third prize in the thesis category at the 2021 Milan Design Week-Exhibition of Excellent Works of Teachers and Students in the Design Discipline of Chinese Universities.
Guided student Liang Xinyin to participate in the 2021 Milan Design Week - Exhibition of Outstanding Works by Teachers and Students of Chinese University Design Disciplines, and the 2020 Golden Lotus Cup International (Macau) College Student Design Competition. The work "Tourist Tower Lamp" won the Excellence Award.
Guided student Deng Ziqing to participate in the 2019 Zhuhai Vocational Skills Competition (municipal level one) graphic design technology project and won the Excellence Award.
Guided student Li Yixuan to participate in the 4th China Green Environmental Protection Packaging and Safety Design Creative Competition and won the second prize for his work "Macau Huangji Bakery Packaging Design Based on Excellent Chinese Culture".

Professional Affiliations

Chinese Cultural Exchange Association, commissioner
China Packaging Education Committee, Standing Committee Member

Assoc. Prof. Yu-Jie REN