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  • Preserving Craft Heritage by Forging Rural-Urban Connections

    Article thumbnail: Preserving Craft Heritage by Forging Rural-Urban Connections
    Type:
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    Description/Abstract:
    This study aims to explore the difficulties of preserving cultural heritage in rural areas and to inform better designs of computer systems to support such preservation. In this case study, we observed and documented craft cultures in three rural villages in China. Our methods include photo-ethnography, interview and observation. From analyzing various types of data, we were able to identify issues of cultural heritage preservation, including cultural identity and values. We propose a conceptual system design for an installation and software connecting rural craftspeople and people who appreciate crafts, as a means of fostering a mutual relationship of support and appreciation. We believe this relationship can help preserve cultural heritage in rural areas. Some of the system installation elements were prototyped in scale models. The paper’s primary contribution is the design field research, analysis of design field research, and conceptualization.
    Creator/Author:
    Blevis, Eli; Wei, Huaxin, and Tan, Haodan
    Submitter:
    Lora Alberto
    Date Uploaded:
    11/30/2017
    Date Modified:
    10/25/2018
    Date Created:
    2017-10-31
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International