The OPOP model allows participants to realize that “creativity” and “interpretation” are equally important and to gradually learn to use academic papers to transform personal “tips” and “experience” into “knowledge” that can be imparted. The purpose of this video is to: (1) clarify the scope and connotation of the OPOP model comprehensively; (2) show its application in design and creative teaching; (3) introduce this model to more people. The author hopes that the OPOP model and the general frameworks discussed in this video can inspire all readers, enabling them to continuously explore the connotation and more possibilities of OPOP in light of the actual situation.

First, researchers review the design doctoral education system and its shortcomings and analyzes the similarities and differences between “Ph.D. of Design” and “Master of Design”; second, the researcher discusses the DIKW (Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom) pyramid, cognition and communication theory separately. The author also interviewed the two teachers who created the OPOP model to clarify its core meaning and goals. Finally, the author invited students who participated in an OPOP forum to fill out a questionnaire in order to analyze and understand their responses and suggestions.

The OPOP model allows participants to realize that “creativity” and “interpretation” are equally important and to gradually learn to use academic papers to transform personal “tips” and “experience” into “knowledge” that can be imparted. The author hopes that the OPOP model and the general frameworks mentioned in this video can inspire all readers, enabling them to continuously explore the connotation and further possibilities of OPOP in light of the actual situation.

Regarding the future development of the OPOP model, as the participants stated, it is necessary to expand contacts, such as with teachers and students from other schools, and even professional designers, so that more people can understand, use, and think about the OPOP model. Although the articles participating in the OPOP forum were all officially published in different symposiums or journals, the author believes that under the premise of not violating academic ethics, these articles can be considered as a collection of essays and provided to interested readers.

Researchers hope to construct a “general rule” through the OPOP model, but leave as much space as possible for researchers to develop themselves. The motivation of the OPOP model and the research process are based on the accumulation of “individual” one by one, and gradually move towards “general”. It is true that any model needs to be continuously improved in the process. Therefore, they will extend this model to different departments and schools (focusing on the fields of art, design, performance, crafts, etc.), and continue to verify this model through feedback from students and scholars.