Inheritance, meaning continuity and succession, is the continuation of something that is already existing; innovation, is the recombination of original elements to produce new ideas. Design is the foundation on which human life is built, solving problems of communication and demands of the individual to enhance the aesthetic quality of the spirit. “We leave traces of ourselves wherever we go, on whatever we touch.” The evolution of society, groups, and the environment has resulted in a relative accumulation of traces of traditional civilization, which has changed dramatically due to technological development; at the same time, we must consider how to preserve, pass on, and carry forward the good traditions of the past, which should be the concern of design professionals today. Another meaning of “Old is new!” is to seek inspiration from the past and introduce new concepts and technologies into the old, presenting a fusion of the old and the new, as well as a concrete approach to sustaining traditions through innovative thinking and practice. With the theme of “Inheritance and Innovation”, we will explore the influence of innovative thinking in design on the continuation of traditions from a variety of perspectives including humanity, society and technology.