By Elvira（谭亦茹） from 2302

Good morning everyone,

I’m Elvira from Class 2302. Today I want to share some thoughts about two words that at first glance seem far apart: design and engineering.

When we think of design, we often picture creativity, imagination, maybe even elegance. Engineering, on the other hand, makes us think of numbers, precision, and problem-solving. One feels emotional, the other logical. For a long time, people treated them as if they belonged to two completely different worlds.

But today, the boundaries are fading. There is a field called design engineering, and what makes it exciting is not just that it mixes two disciplines—it creates a whole new way of thinking. It asks us not only “How can this work better?” or “How can this look more beautiful?” but something deeper: “How can technology genuinely make life better for people?”

This is where Dyson comes in. Many of us know Dyson for its vacuum cleaners or hair dryers, but the real story is about persistence and imagination. James Dyson once spent five years building over five thousand prototypes just to solve one problem: suction loss in a vacuum cleaner. That’s not just engineering—it’s a mindset. A belief that every problem has a solution if you’re willing to keep trying.

And what makes Dyson’s products special is that they take advanced science—like aerodynamics or high-speed motors—and turn it into something simple enough for everyday life. A hair dryer that doesn’t just blow hot air, but protects your hair. A vacuum that isn’t a heavy burden, but feels light and effortless. That’s design engineering—bringing science down to earth.

But beyond Dyson, there’s a bigger question for all of us: what should technology mean to humanity? Truly great technology isn’t meant to sit on a pedestal or stay locked in a lab. It shouldn’t feel cold or distant. It should feel almost invisible, like air—essential, but natural. Or like water—powerful, yet gentle enough to nurture life.

So, as we look to the future, whatever paths we take, let’s not forget: the purpose of innovation is not just to impress the world, but to serve it. Not just to shine, but to care.

That, to me, is the real lesson of design engineering. Innovation with warmth. Technology with humanity.

Thank you.