Intercultural Design | Project
05/02/2024 - 27/03/2024 (Week 1 - Week 8) Yong Xiao Tong / 0368290 Information Design / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media Project: 1 Proposal, 2 Field Study, and 3 Final LECTURES Week 1 Week 2 INSTRUCTIONS Task 1: Proposal The general theme for this project is "Cultural Sensitivity in Design". Our focus will be on exploring a particular cultural phenomenon or subculture that is often considered "sensitive". Our goal is to frame our study within this chosen theme carefully, ensuring that we approach our subject with respect and understanding. After thorough discussion, our group explored several preliminary concepts and ideas that are often misunderstood or hold different meanings across cultures. These included: 1. The cultural nuances of dining utensils (chopsticks) 2. The perception of certain numbers in different cultures (number 4) 3. Historical symbols that have been repurposed or misint...