Towards the enhancement of folk pottery through design innovation: a narrative review

Abstract

The human civilization has undergone a significant transformation since the discovery of tools in prehistoric times, and the globalization of technology has only accelerated this evolution. Consequently, product designers and producers continually refine their creative processes to optimize their product designs, considering their customers’ unique needs and preferences. Unfortunately, the traditional craft of folk pottery has not received the recognition and appreciation it deserves. Therefore, our research aims showcase the design potential of this craft, inspiring modern product designers and producers to incorporate the distinctive conceptual qualities of this craft into their practice, contributing to its continued growth. As a result, we have employed a narrative review approach to evaluate the quality of available data, thereby augmenting its internal validity. Our research has uncovered that each folk pottery’s design concept results in aesthetic and practical objects. Nonetheless, we are deeply concerned about the sustainability of folk pottery, which could result in the loss of this cultural design practice. In conclusion, however, by examining the design concepts of folk pots, we can significantly contribute to their overall growth and preservation while simultaneously elevating them from mere cultural traditions to sophisticated and technologically advanced cultural product design innovations.

Keywords:

• Folk pottery
• design concept
• cultural practices
• design innovation
• cultural product enhancement

Acknowledgement

We disclosed that this article is a part of the corresponding author’s PhD in Art research thesis, and thus it is a work in progress. As a result, we would like to express our joy and sincere gratitude to the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Brunei Darussalam, for their financial support through the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Graduate Scholarship (UGS) Award scheme, Academic Session 2020/2021(January Intake), Grant number (UBD/AVC-R/1.22).

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Funding

The authors disclosed receipt of financial support for the research, authorship, and publication of this article through the generous funding of the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Graduate Scholarship (UGS), Academic Session 2020/2021(January Intake), Grant number [UBD/AVC-R/1.22].