Abstract
The project is about the redesign of Chinese traditional umbrella, discussing the possibilities of the traditional umbrella coming back to people's daily life. The designer studies the characters of traditional umbrella, including its features, manufacturing processes, technical skills, materials, costs, and differences from the modern umbrella. On the basis of the studies, the designer tries to combine the traditional elements with the modern life style, revitalizing and inheriting traditional culture at the same time. The whole process consists of the design of umbrella, its packing and propaganda materials. With establishing the artistic conception of the project, it is the project that can enhance people's attention on traditional culture, arts and crafts.
Keywords
redesign, traditional umbrella, modern daily life
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/learnxdesign.2013.122
Citation
Ren, L.,and Gao, F.(2013) Redesign of traditional Chinese umbrella, in Reitan, J.B., Lloyd, P., Bohemia, E., Nielsen, L.M., Digranes, I., & Lutnæs, E. (eds.), DRS // Cumulus: Design Learning for Tomorrow, 14-17 May, Oslo, Norway. https://doi.org/10.21606/learnxdesign.2013.122
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Redesign of traditional Chinese umbrella
The project is about the redesign of Chinese traditional umbrella, discussing the possibilities of the traditional umbrella coming back to people's daily life. The designer studies the characters of traditional umbrella, including its features, manufacturing processes, technical skills, materials, costs, and differences from the modern umbrella. On the basis of the studies, the designer tries to combine the traditional elements with the modern life style, revitalizing and inheriting traditional culture at the same time. The whole process consists of the design of umbrella, its packing and propaganda materials. With establishing the artistic conception of the project, it is the project that can enhance people's attention on traditional culture, arts and crafts.