Decorative Arts - About us

About us

Vision

Creative and Design Wisdom Provider in Asia,
the Faculty of Decorative Arts aspires to be a leading institution that cultivates advanced knowledge, innovative thinking, and culturally grounded design excellence. It seeks to generate, integrate, and disseminate design wisdom that responds to societal needs, drives the growth of creative industries, and contributes meaningfully to both regional and global communities.

Core Value

DEC
represents the core values of the Faculty of Decorative Arts: Determination to pursue excellence with resilience and commitment, Empathy to understand diverse perspectives and design with human-centered sensitivity, and Creativity to generate innovative ideas and meaningful design solutions for a changing world.

Identity

The official emblem of the Faculty is Ganesha enclosed within a circular frame, which is the same emblem used by Silpakorn University.

The informal emblem is a lotus motif inspired by a carved slate panel depicting a lotus that adorns the ceiling of Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai Province. It was originally designed by Professor Silpa Bhirasri, and the current version has been refined to achieve a simpler and more streamlined form.

The Faculty’s official identity color is orange, symbolizing creativity, energy, and enthusiasm. It reflects a spirit of innovation, warmth, and dynamic thinking, as well as a commitment to inspiring ideas and driving forward the creative potential of design.

The mascot of the Faculty of Decorative Arts, affectionately known as “Nong Okbab,” was designed by Chakrit Thammasiri, an alumnus of the Faculty. The design is based on fundamental geometric forms—circle, square, triangle, and cylinder—representing a strong foundation in design principles.

Former Dean

Professor Corrado Feroci, later known in Thailand as Silpa Bhirasri, was an Italian sculptor who entered government service in Thailand and played a pivotal role in shaping modern Thai art education. He founded Silpakorn University on 12 October 1943 and, together with M.C. Yachai Chitrabhongse, M.C. Samaichaloem Kridakorn, and M.R. Poonsawat Kridakorn, established the Faculty of Decorative Arts on 18 May 1956, becoming its first dean. He left a lasting legacy as a key figure in the development of contemporary art and design in Thailand.

M. C. Samaichaloem Kridakorn

M.C. Yachai Chitrabhongse

M.R. Poonsawat Kridakorn

Prof. Sermsak Nakbua

Asst.Prof. Anake Veeravechapisai

Chak Siripanich

Assoc.Prof. Punpen Chaipreecha

Nirun Krairuek

Asst.Prof. Pongsak Arayangkoon

Asst.Prof. Teera Palprem

Asst.Prof. Wattanapun Krutasean, PHD

Prof. Eakachat Joneurairatana, PHD

Assoc.Prof. Akekapong Treetrong, PHD

Thanatorn Jiarakun, PHD

Executive Team

Dean

Associate Professor Arwin Intrungsi, earned his bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design from the Faculty of Decorative Arts, Silpakorn University, and his master’s degree in Graphic Design from the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University. He is a graphic designer specializing in logo design and typography, and has received several awards, including the DEmark Award and the G-Mark Award. His work integrates research and creative practice with a focus on community-based design. He has also authored publications such as Graphic for Communities and Typeface Design.