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Research on Design Methods for Expressing “Rimpa”—Research on Industrial Design Expressing Japanese Aesthetics (2)
The purpose of this study is to derive design techniques for expressing the Rimpa aesthetic in modern industrial products. First, 227 descriptions of 56 representative Rimpa works were categorized into five expressive features, and the descriptions of each feature were organized by design technique.The relationship between these design techniques and craftsmanship is discussed.
As a result, the 〈simple〉are "simplified surface /symbolization / extreme / abbreviation,〈Breaking Tone〉are "novel composition /reconstruction / suggestion/ off standard," 〈Relativity〉are "contrast / synchronization / fusion of picture and text," 〈processing development〉 are "different blends/new materials / new manufacturing methods,”〈3D sense〉are "use of front and back / use of composition / use of procedures." The usefulness of the design method was suggested by the Smartphone UI prototyping as a case study.. |
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Research on Design Methods for Expressing "Wabi"-Research on Industrial Design Expressing Japanese Aesthetics (1)
Our study sheds light on design methods that express "wabi" aesthetics in the appearance of industrial products. We divided the purposes of action from 144 anecdotes about Sen no Rikyū, who perfected wabi cha, into five classifications, and compared them with the design characteristics of 54 of the tea utensils admired by Rikyū. We discovered that the design methods of "practical action" are "usability" and "right materials in the right places." "unfinished action" are "simplicity," "incompleteness" and "turning negative to positive." "harmonious action" are "rhythm of shape and materials," "consideration for objects, people, time, and space," and "neat shapes with a sense of stability." "hidden action" are "concealing technique" and "minimizing alteration." "euphemistic action" are "indirect expression" and "allusion." We confirmed the usefulness of these design methods using prototype industrial products as examples.. |
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曽我部春香, 森田昌嗣, 杉本美貴, Design Proposal for Notification of Dangerous Water Levels, IASDR 2017, 1895-1904, iasdr 2017 Re: Research, 2017.11, To limit the harm and damage caused by river flooding, signs to indicate dangerous water levels are placed along the river, particularly where there is a danger of overflow. However, the general level of awareness of such signs is low. In this study, we examined ways to efficiently convey information that people have little interest in and find difficult to understand.
Dangerous water levels are quantified and communicated using colors to indicate the degree of danger, and this information is conveyed to the public with signs on bridge piers and slopes. Various other measures are also employed, e.g., adding evacuation pictograms to signs, displaying signs separate from graduated water level indicators, and providing detailed information via the river office website. In addition to using Internet channels such as websites and Facebook, it is common to create and distribute pamphlets and other kinds of printed notifications to communicate such important information as widely as possible. Nevertheless, information that is essential in an emergency but unnecessary at ordinary times is difficult to communicate widely and effectively, even if all these measures are taken. This is because even if people accept that such information must be understood, they remain uninterested and find the information difficult to understand. To solve this problem, we created a story featuring mascot characters for each danger level. This story, presented as a picture book, overturns the conventional attitude toward such information. We thereby developed a medium for communicating important information in a way that better captures people’s interest.. |
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杉本 美貴, 曽我部 春香, Collaborative Design Learning for Mixed-Field Teams, KEER2016, 2016.08, It may be possible to achieve higher-quality design proposals by deepening cross-disciplinary understanding in design education. Over three years, a series of hands-on projects centered around seven themes were implemented as collaborative learning exercises involving mixed teams of students studying design and economics. These projects were confirmed as valid initiatives for cultivating the Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons proposed by METI and furthermore as leading to improvements in the quality of design and development.
Conversely, to achieve effective collaborative learning for mixed-field teams of students, these projects revealed the importance of providing (1) lesson times and environments that facilitated communication, (2) a shared understanding among instructors, (3) continuous promotion and planning in collaborative lessons, (4) consideration of students’ learning and skill level, (5) clarification of the relationship between individual and team objectives, (6) clarification of role division and collaboration, (7) unity of interpretation and meaning of terminology, (8) a shared
development process, and (9) sites facilitating the mutual voicing of opinions.. |
