Finally, it’s workshop day! I prepared coffee and arrived early at the reserved study room. Based on the last-minute cancellations from the day before, today’s workshop feels more like a small study group. Once everyone arrived, we began the discussion. During the conversation, a lot of very useful information came up, which was incredibly inspiring… Continue reading Workshop Day!
Workshop prepare process
Poster I created a themed poster to encourage everyone to join my workshop Inspired by ual tuition fee receipt, I decided the basic layout. Heaven and Earth Bank(天地银行) Rather than being a specific term passed down through folklore, Heaven and Earth Bank isn’t an actual, physical bank. It’s a concept created within traditional Chinese customs,… Continue reading Workshop prepare process
My new vision of the intervention
INTERVENTION PLAN I plan to conduct this intervention in the form of a workshop. I’ve named the workshop ‘Heaven and Earth Bank: Deposits Only, No Withdrawals.’ (天地银行，只存不取) Workshop Process:
Case Study – a Brand Founder and a Funeral Director Influencer
In my exploration of how traditional Chinese funeral practices can evolve to incorporate more personalized options, I analyzed two key figures whose work intersects with my research: Gao Guqi, the founder of the funeral brand Gui Cong, and Tang Mutanze, a young funeral director and social media influencer. Their unique perspectives provide valuable insights into… Continue reading Case Study – a Brand Founder and a Funeral Director Influencer
A Guide to Traditional Chinese Funeral Customs
A Chinese funeral is steeped in solemn beauty and tradition. It’s a display of respect and honor of heritage. Customs may vary by geography and a family’s religion and the age, social status and cause of death. Still, all traditional Chinese funerals include certain elements and follow etiquette around the length of the visitation, dress… Continue reading A Guide to Traditional Chinese Funeral Customs
What am I breaking?
I have been receiving information, getting inspired, and coming up with new ideas, but when I go back to my core question, I still need to clear my thoughts. First of all, it’s clear that all these elements carry meanings of remembrance and blessing, and they are part of Chinese funerary culture, burial customs, and… Continue reading What am I breaking?
Reading Notes
Through scattered collections, six inspiration elements have appeared in my moodboard, but most of these inspirations are related to traditional Chinese folk customs. The theories and historical background still need further research, so I have started looking into literature to explore whether these elements can be part of expressing my research question in the project.… Continue reading Reading Notes
Moodboard Update
Dragon and Tiger Lanterns Lanterns in China carry many meanings. They commemorate deceased loved ones, express hopes for a better future, celebrate the opening of a business with good fortune, and wish for smooth living in a new home. Lanterns can be used for lighting or as decoration. While researching the different shapes and regional… Continue reading Moodboard Update
MoodBoard-Visual elements Inspiration
I began working on the concept of a funeral supplies curated store. Folk traditions: Death and burial practices in the Chinese cultural context are deeply rooted in rich folk traditions. Custom-made: In China, there’s the concept of “Yongle,” which represents eternal joy and bliss. Death is something everyone has to face, and funeral items can… Continue reading MoodBoard-Visual elements Inspiration
Turning Point
I began working on the concept of a funeral supplies curated store. Through my store visits and participation in recording rituals as part of my intervention, I began engaging with the funeral market, something I had never involved myself in or paid attention to before. By integrating this into my daily life, I discovered that… Continue reading Turning Point