Category: Collaborative

This is my primary and secondary research on the topic below.

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Week 1 – 10

 

Collaborative meeting / Week 1

We held a Zoom meeting to confirm the main topic of the research project. We discussed the goals and purpose of the research. We made the definitions clear and described the main research methods.

• The purpose of the study is to investigate

How does contemporary interior design integrate the utilisation of traditional crafts and artisan skills?                            Investigation of the use, benefits and success Understanding craftsman’s creativity in present day

Research aims and purpose

The aims of this research are to understand and analyse the current thinking and use of traditional crafts in contemporary interior design.

 

In order to achieve the above aims, primary and secondary research methods will be used and analysis will be carried out to provide the conclusions.

Collaborative meeting / Week 2

Definitions

We discussed the definitions of the related terms

Craft ,Contemporary Craft ,Traditional Craft ,Craftsman/ Artisan ,Contemporary Interior Design ,

Everyone had their own opinion about what contemporary interior design entails and that is why we discussed this question a little more. Everyone agreed that contemporary interior design refers to a design that is currently popular. It is not necessarily something designed now and can be an eclectic mix that takes pieces and styles from several bygone eras. For example, modern art and furniture can be used in a historic room with traditional ornate wainscoting and mouldings.

 

What’s your style?

We agreed that sometimes we like things to be luxurious, indulgent and over-the-top. Other times we crave simplicity, serenity and an easygoing, casual approach. If someone can not  decide between a traditional or modern look, the transitional style is the best choice. Whether you think of transitional as a classic look with a contemporary flair or a modern style with a classic twist, this style of home decorating is a great choice for anyone who wants it all.

Collaborative meeting / Week 3

Research Methods

We agreed to use primary and secondary research methods and conduct the analysis to draw conclusions.

Primary Research

Three main methods will be used to ascertain the opinions of the general public, interior designers and craftsmen:

A /Survey using Google forms (Appendix)

B./Questionnaire to be sent to 20 craftsmen by email to gauge their opinions (Appendix)

C/Phone Interview of Craftsmen 

We thought the best way to get the opinions of craft consumers was to gather information from homeowners. Making the questionnaire available online allows survey participants to complete the questionnaire at a time convenient for them to take the time to provide thoughtful responses. Collecting the opinions of artisans and then comparing the two sets of information allows for an analysis of the relationship between the manufacturer and the consumer.

Secondary Research

We agreed to search a number of sources to identify background information and existing data and additional links to artisans and their sites.

Task
to prepare and send the questionnaires to the participants and the craftsmen

Collaborative meeting / Week 4

At this meeting, we agreed the questions to be sent to the craftsmen.

Furthermore, due to the shortness of the deadline, we decided to conduct a phone interview or a video interview with the craftsmen as well.

They are very busy people, so it will be easier to win them over for our research.

Questions for Craftsmen

Dissertation question: “How does contemporary interior design integrate the utilisation of traditional crafts and artisan skills? An investigation into the use, benefits and success “

1. What is your background?
   • How long have you been working in this craft and how did you start?              
   • Please tell us about the brand of your company?
2. How did you get the design inspiration for your products?
3. Who are your typical customers?
4. Do you think that there is a place for traditional craftsmanship in contemporary interior design?
5. What do you think are the benefits of using traditional craftsmen’s skills in contemporary interior design?
6. What are the negatives that may hinder the use of craftsmen skills and their creations in contemporary interior design?
7. How do you define the success of integration and use of traditional crafts and artisan’s skills in contemporary interior design?
8. What do you think are the main challenges connected to the use of your products in contemporary interior design?
9. How can traditional methods adapt to fulfil the needs and requirements of contemporary interior design?
10. Please tell us about the techniques you use: wholly traditional or a combination with modern techniques?
11. Please tell us about the materials you use: are they wholly traditional or mixed with modern materials?
12. How would you define the role of craftsmanship in the market today in terms of their skills and products?
13. Is there anything else you can add that helps to answer my research question?

Collaborative meeting / Week 5

At this meeting, we agreed on the questions to be sent to the participants.

We also thought about the cover letter to make the questionnaire more interesting.

Questionnaire / cover letter

Questionnaire

Dear participant,

Thank you for your kind support and the time to participate in this survey. The answers to the questions below will help us understand attitudes towards traditional crafts and the use of Artisans in contemporary interior design. For this purpose an artisan is defined as a person who has a design idea and also has the craftsman skills to convert this idea into a useful product. If you are interested, we are happy to share the results from the research with anyone who has participated. Please note that your participation is totally voluntary. If you feel unable to answer a question please leave it and move on to the next one. If you are interested in the results from this research we are more than happy to share them. Please send an email request to the address shown below:

• Survey using Google forms 

Your Name:

Age Range:  18-30, 30-45, 45-55, >55

Gender: Male, Female

Residential status: Homeowner, Renter, Other

House type: Flat/ Apartment, Detached house, Semi-detached house, Terraced house, Other

What is your preferred style?  Contemporary, Cottage. Edwardian, French, Georgian, European Style, Eclectic, Other

Collaborative meeting / Week 6

The following companies have received and completed the questionnaire so far.

International companies

http://www.oakbarrel.sk/   15.2

http://kovacstvo.net/17.2

http://freestylefurniture.sk/galeria/ 16.2

http://www.helius.sk/o_nas.html 20.2

http://www.tabita-dilna.cz/galerie/obrazy/ 16.2.

Collaborative meeting / Week 7

We received a surprising amount of feedback. We analyze this week’s data.

Collaborative meeting / Week 8

https://youtu.be/e8TQ2yVfEHM

We analyze this week’s data.

Analysis and Discussion of the Research Data

This week I learned to manage my time. This is a very important factor in business life. In my experience, most people struggle with time and budget management.
I learned the “Pomodoro” technique, it seemed very interesting.

• At the end of the week, we held a group meeting to discuss and confirm the subject and objectives of the research project.

The  aim of this  Unit Assignment is to work in a team on a self-guided project to explore topics outside of visual effects.

The team can include members from outside my course group and should look to other subject areas outside your usual area of practice.

I decided to follow these instructions and my team will include members from outside of my course group.

Key words: Design, Artisan, Costume made products….

Purpose: the assignment must support my portfolio.