Lille
里尔

A Social Design Model for Urban Linkage
城镇联动的社会设计榜样

Abstract

Lille, located in northern France near the Belgian border, has transformed from a traditional industrial center to a global model of design and innovation. In 2020, it was named 'World Design Capital' by the World Design Organization (WDO).

This transformation has been driven by the close collaboration between the government, market, and regional areas. Policies such as funding subsidies, tax incentives, and creative incubators have helped redevelop old industrial zones into creative parks and cultural centers. Lille has also integrated resources from the city and surrounding towns, promoting economic synergy. For example, the Lille Metropolitan Area collaborates with neighboring cities in digital creativity and sustainable design, sharing resources to enhance the overall innovation ecosystem.

Education plays a key role in Lille’s design industry. Institutions like the Lille School of Design and EuraTechnologies support both local and international talent. These educational platforms encourage cross-regional collaboration, stimulating innovation and deepening the integration of design with other industries.

Lille continues to introduce initiatives to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration. The Lille Metropole Event's Concept Proof of Concept (POC) project in 2022 tested prototypes through cross-industry cooperation, becoming a key practice in urban design innovation. The Maisons de Mode platform has also supported young designers in developing new works and brands, using sustainable materials and new technologies to drive innovation in local fashion. The Plaine Images Digital Creative Park fosters a vibrant ecosystem for digital content, helping startups grow rapidly.

Lille has also made significant strides in sustainable urban design and high-tech industries. Digital upgrades in urban renewal, public transportation, and logistics have enhanced competitiveness. The integration of new technologies with design promotes cross-industry development in cultural creativity, retail, and e-commerce, creating a more livable, intelligent environment.

Overall, Lille has used 'town-regional synergy and multi-party collaboration' to connect design, innovation, industry, and community, creating a dynamic creative ecosystem that offers valuable lessons for other cities on how social design can drive industrial innovation.

摘要

里尔，位于法国北部与比利时交界，是一座历史文化底蕴深厚、工业基础雄厚的城市。经过数十年的变革，里尔已由传统工业中心成功转型为现代设计与创新的典范，成为设计产业与创新生态的全球标杆。2020年，里尔荣获世界设计组织(WDO)的“世界设计之都”称号。

里尔的转型与产业创新得益于政府、市场与区域间的紧密协作。市政府与大区政府出台资金补贴、税收优惠和创意孵化器等政策，推动老工业区有序改造，打造创意园区和文化中心，提供优质的办公与展示空间。同时，里尔通过跨区域合作，将城市与周边城镇的创新资源有效整合，促进了城镇经济协同发展。例如，里尔大都会区与周边城市在数字创意、可持续设计等领域展开合作，共享资源与经验，推动整体创新生态的成长。

教育与人才培养在里尔设计产业创新中也起着重要作用。里尔设计学院、Lille Design和EuraTechnologies等机构为本地与外来设计人才提供了坚实保障。通过与周边地区的合作，这些教育平台不仅促进了区域内人才的流动与交流，还推动了跨区域的创新文化碰撞，进一步加深了设计与其他产业的融合。

在设计产业创新方面，里尔不断推出新举措以激发跨界合作。2022年里尔大都会赛事的概念验证（POC）项目，通过设计流程测试原型和跨行业协作从而验证并推广创新解决方案，成为城市设计跨界创新的重要实践；还有，传统纺织业在Maisons de Mode创意品牌平台计划引领下，扶植年轻设计师开发新作品、建立品牌，借助可持续材料和新技术实现跨界融合，推动了产业升级与本土时尚品牌的创新发展；数字创意园区Plaine Images集企业孵化、技术支持与人才培养于一体，为数字内容创意产业构建了充满活力的生态系统，并助力初创企业快速成长。

此外，里尔在城市绿色可持续设计与高科技产业领域也取得显著成果。依托政策引导，城市更新、公共交通和物流系统的数字化升级大大提升了整体竞争力；新技术与设计的融合推动了文化创意、零售和电子商务等领域的跨界发展，促进了传统产业与现代科技的深度协同，为城市创造出更加宜居和智能的环境。

总体而言，里尔以“城镇区域联动、多方协同发展”将设计作为创新、产业与社区的连接纽带，结合现代科技、绿色可持续理念与本土文化，打造了富有活力的创意产业生态。这座城市的成功转型为其他城市提供了以人为本、社会设计驱动产业创新的宝贵经验。