Home: Family Connection Through Design
Furniture and advertising to foster communication
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The project team is seeking alternative human-centered solutions to three identified problems related to home space in Hong Kong. By refining the definition of furniture, they can enhance communication both internally and externally. In fact, a lack of communication can easily alienate family members or flatmates living in the same apartment. We have identified three typical scenarios for investigation, namely intergenerational families, home-office/schooling families, and co-living groups.
PROJECT CONCEPT
A user-centered approach for scenario-based design is adopted in the project to ensure the designated development can capture the essence of users’ behaviors and interactions. In order to facilitate communication, we have focused on developing ways of furniture in different tasks. After interviewing three groups of users, several points were listed and targeted to bring about improvement by phases. This project involves students from Higher Diploma programmes who specialize in Furniture, Interior, Product, or Advertising Design. They have contributed to the project by taking responsibilities related to their profession and will have their works exhibited in the Milan Design Week.
PROJECT COLLABORATORS
- Kin Lam, Leon Chen
- Lok To Christy Chen
- Yee Cy Cheung
- Sin Ting Charis Chiu
- Man Cheuk, Nicol Ho
- Wing Yu, Debbie Kuet
- Chi Pan, Brayden Kwong
- Hoi Kiu, Jackie Lai
- Man Hung, Iris Lee
- Ka Chun Winnie Li
- Nok Yiu Suki Li
- Mei Yee Viann Lo
- Wing Wah, Coey Tse
- Wing Wah, Coey Tse
- Tze Kei, Henry Tsui
- Kiu Cho Cohanns Wong