Products In Asian Cultural Context

AY2018/2019 Semester 2

Building on prior design studies, this advanced studio course focuses on the attributes of traditional Asian products. You will study their distinguishing characteristics, which provides a basis for reinterpreting the processes of designing and producing decorative items or utilitarian products in regard to current design factors. This practice enables you to further develop skillsets such as woodturning and traditional joinery, whilst applying the theory and history of traditional products in an Asian context to contemporary product design. This will prepare you for more in-depth explorations of product design in the future.