INTERCULTURAL DESIGN
(Week 1-Week 7)
SUN YUTONG (0377440)
INTERCULTURAL DESIGN / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media
JUMP LINK
-Final proposal slides
-Video recording of presentation
-Practice discussion video
-Data collection slides
-Final Proposal Slides PDF
-Final Presentation Video Recording
-TikTok Page
INSTRUCTIONS
PROJECT 1: PROPOSAL
First, we formed a group of 6 people, and then we needed to come up with a
proposal based on the selected country/culture.
Group members：
1.Group Leader: Liu Xin Yi（0372010）
2.Cindy Tan Kai Ling（0367713）
3.Lou Yu Han（0375593）
4.Sun Yu Tong（0377440）
5.Gu Jia Yun（0378994）
6.Shi Man Lin（0375858）
1. Brainstorming
In project one, we need to design a daily item that combines different
cultures.
Our team held an offline discussion to determine the daily items we need to
make and the culture we need to choose. At the beginning, we collected
information online. We discussed: Malaysia's Nyonya culture, Africa's weaving
culture, China's traditional lantern culture and traditional patterns,
etc.
Then we determined the daily items we need to make. We proposed making table
lamps, pillows, dinner plates, etc. In the end, we decided to make pillows
that combined the history of pillows in traditional Chinese culture.
2. Research
In the second week, we first identified three ideas: porcelain pillow, lantern
pillow and herbal pillow. Then, we collected and researched materials and
learned that pillows have a long history in Chinese culture. Pillows are not
just comfortable objects in Chinese culture. They also reflect history,
craftsmanship and evolving social values. Over the centuries, the materials of
pillows have changed from stone, wood and porcelain to softer and more modern
designs filled with cotton, latex or feathers. This highlights the broader
changes in lifestyle, aesthetics and the pursuit of health. Historically,
pillows in China are a symbol of status and cultural beliefs.
We further studied the importance of pillows to the human body and
discovered that pillows affect our spine: "The importance of a proper pillow
for sleep is undeniable – from maintaining proper neck and spine alignment
to ensuring comfort, pressure relief, and allergy prevention."
3. Ideas and sketches
Idea 1:
The inheritance of jade pillow craftsmanship and the integration of
modern culture
Our team members completed the sketch about the porcelain pillow:
Idea 2: The Warmth of Lanterns and the Wisdom of the Luban Lock
Our team members completed the sketch of the lantern pillow:
Design concept: Inspired by the Linglong pillow. The shape is
combined with the lantern. This hollow design can help reduce the pressure
on the ears when lying on the side and improve comfort. Two koi carps with
traditional Chinese patterns are added to the design of the pillow to
express the Chinese phrase "Year after year of abundance".
Idea 3: Integrating Traditional Herbal Therapy and Comfort
Our team members completed the sketch of the herbal pillow:
Design concept: Combining traditional Chinese herbs and pillows,
different herbs can have different effects. The buckwheat-filled cushion
supports spinal alignment, while the memory foam evenly distributes weight
to relieve pressure. The material is silk texture.
4. Final Proposal Submission
We worked together offline to compile all content into proposal slides.
FINAL PROPOSAL SLIDES
Task 1 Canva Slide Link : https://www.canva.com/design/DAGfX1Ddz74/B3SekB-PK9_H-dGhIpv5BA/edit
PRESENTATION VIDEO RECORDING:
PROJECT 1-REFLECTION
After completing Project 1, I found this course very interesting, combining
different cultures with daily necessities. However, we discussed for a long
time when deciding the theme. After completing this project, I learned how
to collect materials, how to complete a proposal, and learned a lot about
traditional Chinese culture. This group collaboration also made me realize
the importance of group collaboration.
PROJECT 2: DATA COLLECTION
In project two, we collected data. Our data collection methods mainly
included online research, observation, and surveys. The tools and resources
we used for data collection included visual materials, articles, physical
objects, Google Forms surveys, and online museum exhibitions.
Research goals:
Further explore the historical and cultural background of the three chosen
directions, refine the feasibility of the initial design during the
research process, conduct surveys to understand market demand, and
identify the target user group.
Survey Research - Google Forms：
Our team created a Google Form to collect public opinions and feedback.
This form collects users' perceptions of traditional Chinese elements,
their interest in pillows that incorporate Chinese culture, and their
preferences for pillow functions.
Here is a summary of the responses we collected from the Google Form survey
after we distributed it:
Survey Research - Field trip：
Next, we conducted a field survey and collected pillows of many different
shapes, materials, and functions.
In the form, we found that users were more interested in herbal pillows,
so we further understood the functions of traditional Chinese herbs and
the production process of herbal pillows.
This is a video of our field investigation:
Photos taken during our physical inspection:
Next, we completed the data collection and collation offline. This is the
video of our completion:
DATA COLLECTION SLIDES
Project 2 Canva Slide Link : https://www.canva.com/design/DAGg-Lfy5tU/WZ9NVaj06wJosej1d4nMFg/edit
PROJECT 2-REFLECTION
When completing project 2, we collected physical materials and online
information, and learned how to make herbal pillows, the history of Chinese
pillows, etc. We also used Google Forms to complete public surveys to
understand public needs and analyzed data as a group, further improving the
functions and effects of pillows based on our initial ideas. When completing
this project, I felt that teamwork is very important, and reasonable
division of labor and cooperation can make our completion efficiency higher.
PROJECT 3 - Final Project "TikTok" Videos
This is the design process of our final finished product:
Final Proposal Slides：
Project 3 Canva Slide Link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGiPoAIs6g/p4_0nhFrs5U9vSeIEv1qiQ/view?utm_content=DAGiPoAIs6g&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h93cfa5aa54.
PRESENTATION VIDEO RECORDING:
Our TikTok Page Link :
FINAL
REFLECTION
When I finished this project, I thought this module was very interesting.
The integration of daily culture and different cultures made me feel that
this task was both challenging and interesting. When I finished Project 1,
I learned a lot while collecting materials: the importance of pillows to
the human body, the development history of Chinese pillows, the
development history of Chinese pillow materials, the efficacy of
traditional Chinese herbs, etc., which made me further understand the
pillow culture. In Project 2, we conducted public surveys and physical
surveys, which made us understand that the public prefers a combination of
beauty and efficacy when choosing pillows. When completing the survey, I
learned how to analyze data, collect relevant materials, and better
improve our design.
This project was completed in a group. I am very happy to complete our
pillow design and our TikTok video with my team members. This teamwork
made me know how to better divide the work and collaborate.
In these seven weeks, I learned a lot. I learned that in our daily lives,
large and small items around us have different designs. Large and small
daily items can also be combined with different cultures to give different
meanings and designs. I learned the importance of the team. I am very
happy to learn so much knowledge in these seven weeks.
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