As the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port advances, the cultural sector is facing new opportunities and challenges. Hainan’s intangible cultural heritage (ICH), a treasure of local culture, is rich in unique artistic value and cultural significance, making its preservation and innovation crucial. This article focuses on the development of distinctive undergraduate art design programs, exploring the integration and innovation pathways of Hainan’s ICH within these programs. By analyzing the current integration of Hainan’s ICH with art design, the article identifies existing issues and proposes targeted innovative strategies, including curriculum development, teaching method reform, practical platform establishment, and faculty team building. The aim is to cultivate high-quality professionals who possess both artistic design skills and an awareness of ICH inheritance and innovation, thereby providing strong support for the development of Hainan’s ICH and the cultural development of the free trade port, achieving a harmonious advancement of culture and education.
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