台灣產、官、學之設計價值體系，許久皆以西方之評價模式為導向與發展路徑，而忽略了自身文化傳統之價值與闡揚，然此「西化」模式，非但是台灣設計發展的流弊之源，也造成台灣設計競爭力無法估算的損失。是故，本研究即以中國文化之源頭：「中國哲學」為回溯根源，以期能歸納推論出中國式設計之思維模式及精神特質內涵，同時歸結出其符合現代性與未來潮流的設計概念。本研究推論出：「哲學」與「設計」相生相成之互動性與循環性，儒、墨、道、法四家互補為「中國式設計思維」之發韌點。「中國式設計」著重於水平思考法、純粹直觀、無意識、無心，以及於修身養性（心齋、坐忘），後者為前者之養成功夫，唯有後者之基礎才能成前者之功，此為中國式設計思維非常獨特之路徑。本研究非但肯定所推論出中國式設計之價值，也證明了中國哲學具現代性之實踐力與未來性之啟發力。台灣的設計工作者，終究要回歸至自身的文化體系根源，才能步上獨一無二的「中國式設計」之途，並發展出獨特之設計語言，躍登國際設計舞台。

　　　　　In terms of design value systems in Taiwan, those in the industrial, governmental and academic fields have all taken Western oriented developmental paths but have overlooked the values and elucidation of own cultural tradition. As a matter of fact, the “Western-oriented” model is the original one which has led to improper practices in the development of design in Taiwan and, in turn, has led to immeasurable losses with regard to competitive edge. Therefore, the purpose of this study is aimed at “Chinese philosophy” as the very origin of retrospection for Chinese culture in an effort to summarize and infer the spiritual characteristics of Chinese-oriented design. Meanwhile, the study draws conclusions to verify the concepts leading to present and future trends. Through much effort, the values of Chinese-oriented designs so induced can be well recognized. As a result of this study, the “Chinese philosophy” practiced now and an enlightenment for the future can be well verified. After all, Taiwan’s designers must return to the very origin of their cultural systems before they can possibly step onto unique “Chinese-oriented designs.” And, in turn, Chinese designers can develop unique design languages and play a key role on the stage of design in the international community.