A founding ceremony for Nantong Designers Association takes place at the School of Art at Nantong University, Jan 6. [Photo/ntjoy.com]

The Nantong Designers Association was officially founded on Jan 6.

The association will be under the jurisdiction of the city’s civil affairs department and the association of science and technology.

A total of 151 designers from local academic institutes and businesses registered as initial members of the association.

Zhang Wei (M), president of the Nantong Designers Association, speaks at the founding ceremony, Jan 6. [Photo/ntjoy.com]

Zhang Wei, deputy dean of the School of Art at Nantong University, was designated as the president.

The association will use its skills in the design industry to contribute to the economic development of Nantong, said Zhang at the founding ceremony.