Intercultural Design / Final Compilation & Reflection
05.02.2024 - 29.03.2024 (Week 1 - Week 7)
Gunn Joey / 0366122
Intercultural Design / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media
Final Compilation & Reflection
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Instructions
5. Progression
6. Reflection
click here for Group 5 Canva Slides
click here for Final Presentation Video
click here for Google Docs Link
click here for Google Drive Folder
INSTRUCTIONS
PROJECT 1: PROPOSAL
05.02.2024 - 23.02.2024 (Week 1 - Week 3)
TASK BRIEF
The general theme of this task is "Cultural Sensitivity in Design". We are
required to study a cultural phenomenon or a specific subculture which is
observed as "sensitive", then "frame" our study within the chosen theme.
This task aims to express cultural features in a way that improves viewers'
understanding without modifying the actual facts. We need to use design
language to express interpretation and produce preliminary ideas. Each idea
must be supported by a short rationale.
We should discuss and finish the topic research and selection for proposal,
proposal presentation and visual research by this task. Our topic research
is Geisha Culture in Japan.
PROPOSAL SLIDES:
PROJECT 2: FIELD STUDY
26.02.2024 - 08.03.2024 (Week 4 - Week 5)
TASK BRIEF
In this task, we are required to collect data as our research material for
the ideation in Project 1: Proposal. All collected data must be recorded,
kept and documented and accompanied by necessary information such as type of
artefact and materials, its purpose, symbolism, cultural and historical
background.
Data Collection Method:
1. Online Research
- For this research we decided to explore more on the Geisha beauty and their symbolic meanings behind their attire and makeup.
2. Interview
- We have created 6 questions for the interview among Japanese citizens. This interview will be our base to collect our data and their knowledge of geisha culture.
3. Study Field Trip
- Our group had visited the Geisha center in Kyoto,Japan. All of the data that was collected from the research trip will be included in our data collection analysis.
DATA COLLECTION SLIDES:
DATA ANALYSIS SLIDES:
PROJECT 3: FINAL PROJECT & PORTFOLIO
11.03.2024 - 29.03.2024 (Week 6 - Week 7)
TASK BRIEF
For the final project, we decided to create a product design utilising the
data collected from the research trip. After the group discussion, we
started sketching our ideas of geisha makeup box with moodboards and
rationale. Our final sketch idea is designed by Adriana. Our group members
created the geisha makeup box manually.
IDEA EXPLORATION SLIDES:
PROGRESSION
Week 2: After the briefing of this module in week 1, we formed a group of 5 to do the project research and discussion. Our group members are Amirah Akbar Ali, Ameera Rihanna, Adrianna Sofea, Tan Sin Mi and me, Gunn Joey. Amirah is voted as our group leader. After the discussion, we decided to choose the majority of chosen topic — Geisha Culture in Japan to start the project 1: Proposal.
Proposal Research Guideline
Introduction - Adrianna *
Research Topic - Sammi*
Mood board - Ameera*
Sketches - Amirah*
Research Problem - Joey*
Problem Statement - Sammi*
Rationale - Everyone*
Research Questions - Ameera*
Research Objectives- Adrianna*
Research Method - Joey*
Conclusion - Everyone*
Reference - Everyone*
Introduction - Adrianna *
Research Topic - Sammi*
Mood board - Ameera*
Sketches - Amirah*
Research Problem - Joey*
Problem Statement - Sammi*
Rationale - Everyone*
Research Questions - Ameera*
Research Objectives- Adrianna*
Research Method - Joey*
Conclusion - Everyone*
Reference - Everyone*
Sketches and Rationale of Wooden Jewellery Box
Sketches and Rationale of Fortune Cards
Week 3: We started the research of Geisha Culture in Japan. The data collection method that we used in project 1 is online research. We finished the proposal presentation by this week. The proposal presentation was first recorded by Tan Sin Mi and me. Then, our group decided to add in more data of Geisha Culture on the last day of submission, so the final proposal presentation was recorded again by our group leader, Amirah and Adrianna.
Project 1 Proposal Google Docs LINK is here
Week 4: This week, we began our study trip in Osaka, Japan. The data collection method that we used in this task, project 2 is study field trip method. Our group had visited the Geisha centre in Kyoto, Japan. We took many pictures of traditional geisha cosmetic box as references. All of the data that was collected from the research trip will be included in our data collection analysis. Tan Sin Mi, Ameera and I experienced the kimono rental. We took many pictures about geisha in Gion, the geisha street in Kyoto. Our group also visited the shopping mall in Osaka to collect visual reference of traditional Japanese patterns (kimono).
Group 5 Kimono Rental Experience
Traditional Geisha Cosmetic Box
Traditional Japanese Patterns
Geisha Street in Gion, Kyoto
Week 5: After the study trip in Japan, we started doing project 2. Ameera is doing the online survey collection part using Google Forms.
1. Moodboard on Japanese design/pattern or Geisha kimonos - ( Amirah )
2. List down type of geisha makeup (shades of color) (Joey)
3. Compilation of box compartment layouts & box outline template - (Adrianna)
4. Research pictures of proof in Japan. - ( Amirah )
5. Data collection of Geisha or Japanese product design (Everyone list down)
6. Google form online Survey Collection on Geisha Culture : The Surprise box Inspired by Geisha Makeup - ( Ameera )
7. Full Compilation of data in Google docs - ( everyone )
8. Summarised compilation of data in Google slides (Sammi)
9. Final video presentation slide - ( Everyone )
Project 2 Data Collection Google Docs LINK is here
Week 6: We consulted the lecturer our slides and ideas. The lecturer suggested us to create a simple sample of the cosmetic box. Our group leader then asked us to bring the sample of our ideas by next week.
My idea of the cosmetic box:
Week 7: After consulting Ms.Anis, she said the origami which I made is impressive. Our group decided to use Adrianna’s idea as our final product design. Our group members created Adrianna’s idea manually.
Project 3 Final Compilation Google Docs LINK is here
FINAL OUTCOME
REFLECTION
In this module, I experienced a study field trip in Japan to explore a deeper understanding of Japanese culture. The process of learning and collecting data is really interesting. I realised that teamwork is really important in the field. This is my first time doing product design manually. I never thought about my group can finish this project so well. I was very satisfied with the outcome of the final project. Before starting the process of creating a cosmetic box, I tried to make a simple origami of my idea about cosmetic box with A4 papers. I was super happy after showing Ms.Anis the sample of my idea. She said my simple sample was impressive. Besides having fun in the making of the final project, I also enjoy researching geisha. Geisha culture is a historical and symbolic phenomenon in traditional Japanese culture. As a young generation of a country, we shouldn’t abandon our culture. Furthermore, I really appreciate the opportunity of learning and participating in this module. Experienced data collection by traveling overseas is very fun. I get to explore more about design. This trip definitely changed my attitude towards learning design.
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