Design intervention strategies for revitalizing the traditional craft industry through distributed manufacturing

Youzhi Chen, Kin Wai Michael Siu (Corresponding Author), L. Foiz, X. Li

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Abstract

This study explores how design intervention can promote the transformation of the traditional craft industry into the distributed manufacturing model. First, theories relevant to distributed manufacturing and product-service system (PSS) are analyzed. Subsequently, design intervention strategies aimed at revitalizing specific traditional crafts are proposed. Finally, these strategies are explained comprehensively by combining Gourd Play design practice case. The proposed design intervention strategies can help specific traditional crafts achieve distributed manufacturing and improve their sustainability.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)911-933
Number of pages23
JournalThe Design Journal
Volume27
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Jul 2024

Keywords

  • Distributed manufacturing
  • craft
  • design intervention
  • handicraft
  • localized production
  • product-service system
  • sustainability

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design

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