The Design of Creative Pattern-Making Tools for Textiles from Sakon Nakhon's identity to Promote Local Identity and Designers

Abstract

Research article on pattern creation from local identity to promote local designers aimed to 1) To design patterns derived from local identity within the community; 2) To develop tools for creating textile patterns for use in technology transfer and to promote local designers and encourage community; 3) To organize a workshop on knowledge transfer, community participation and evaluation of the understanding and satisfaction of the target group, and organize exhibitions to showcase the work of training participants.

The research found that new pattern sets could be categorized according to the historical periods of the Sakon Nakhon Basin into three collections: Sakonnakhonensis, The Mystery of Sakon Nakhon and Enchanted Sakon. These were used as templates for textile pattern-creation tools, developed in the form of laser-cut acrylic stencil sheets based on the designed patterns. A technology transfer program was then conducted with 50 participants. Self-assessment evaluations before and after the training revealed the following results: Before the training, the average understanding score was 2.93, rated as moderate. After the training, the average understanding score rose to 4.04, rated as high. The overall satisfaction with the community technology transfer project was rated at an average of 4.50, considered very high. Following participation in the project, participants reported increased confidence, knowledge, skills, and a more positive self-image. These outcomes demonstrate that the technology transfer approach used in this project was appropriate and effective.