1996 — 2026
From art
to everyday life.
From an art village on the internet to everyday aesthetics and AQ. Five moments in the life of an idea.
30 years of aesthetic exploration
“Aesthetic Intelligence is not a trend. It is a discipline cultivated over three decades.”
The beginning
From art to the internet
Following his fifth solo exhibition in Taiwan, Dr.Change initiated Art on the Internet and established Cyber Art Village, exploring connections between art, everyday life and technology.
An idea takes shape
Aesthetic Intelligence
In Aesthetic Wealth, Dr.Change introduced his concept of Aesthetic Intelligence, exploring how aesthetics can shape life, creativity and the economy. The book became a starting point for his later research and practice in everyday aesthetics.
The philosophy
Beauty in life
Dr.Change received his Ph.D. in Philosophy (Aesthetics) from Peking University. His dissertation, Beauty in Life, developed the philosophical foundations of Aesthetic Intelligence through the lens of everyday experience.
Putting it into practice
Cultural IP and education
At the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Dr.Change developed Cultural Creative Industry Management. As a graduate supervisor, he explored Cultural Creative Studies and founded Cultural IP Studio, connecting theory with creative practice.
The ideas come together
Towards AQ
In the age of AI, Dr.Change brings these ideas together as AQ (Aesthetic Quotient). Eight aesthetic images connect everyday situations with ways of noticing, choosing and experiencing the world.
WHERE THIS LEADS
An idea returns
to everyday life.
AQ brings together eight images and original paintings, inviting you to notice your choices through everyday situations. A result can start a conversation. It does not decide your identity or rank your worth.
The AQ questionnaire is for self-reflection. It has not completed psychometric validation and is not a diagnostic tool or a measure of human worth. Read the method and limits