Asian Creative Architecture, Art and Design

Designing Jewelry from identity Black Spinel Fragments of Kanchanaburi Province

Worachai Roubroumlert — 2024-04-22

The design of jewelry from Kanjanaburi Province's identity aims to: 1) Classify the types, limitations, and information of local identity materials in Kanjanaburi Province. 2) Study the identity of Kanjanaburi Province, both in terms of abstract and concrete. 3) Develop guidelines for designing jewelry using local identity materials that communicate the uniqueness of Kanjanaburi Province. The research team gathered data from both documentary sources and field surveys in the Kanjanaburi Province, leading to an analysis of business-related issues in the gem and jewelry industry in the region. The key summarized points for jewelry design into 3 points include: 1) Utilization of local identity materials, black spinel, in Kanjanaburi Province. 2) The essence of the abstract and concrete of Kanjanaburi Province's identity. 3) Trends suitable for developing jewelry patterns from local identity materials. The important components for creating design guidelines, designing jewelry from local identity materials, and selecting a prototype for production were derived from the expertise of three specialists. These components contribute to the production of prototype jewelry representing the unique identity of Kanjanaburi Province.

The research results categorize the types of black spinel into three categories: black spinel, black pyroxene, and magnetite. The information on the identity of Kanjanaburi Province can be divided into four aspects: 1) Natural and Environmental Aspect, 2) Cultural Aspect, 3) Ritual Aspect, and 4) Gem and Jewelry Aspect. These aspects lead to the conclusion of design guidelines for jewelry made from black spinel, representing the identity of Kanjanaburi Province, as evaluated by experts. The designed work is a jewelry set called 'Kanjanigar,' specifically inspired by the Kanjanaburi Province's flower, the Kanjanigar flower. The jewelry set includes various earring designs that can be worn according to different clothing styles and occasions. The materials used in the design are small-sized black spinel plates, along with black pyroxene, using drilling and resin techniques. The researchers have transferred this work to local entrepreneurs in Kanjanaburi Province through practical training sessions, with 22 participants. The pre-training understanding of design was rated at 3.31, while post-training understanding significantly increased to 4.65. This indicates that the provided guidelines can effectively enhance the knowledge and skills of local entrepreneurs in Kanjanaburi Province in designing jewelry from black spinel.

Metaverse Prototype Designing of Thai Film Archive (Public Organization) for an Immersive Experience

Yuttana Suntivong — 2024-04-22

This research focuses on the design of a Metaverse Prototype Thai Film Archive (Public Organization) to study immersive experiences. The aims were to: 1) examine design concepts and technologies for digital immersion, 2) create and showcase these designs in the Metaverse cinema, and 3) evaluate the results and formulate knowledge for virtual exhibition design using qualitative research methods, including prototype testing with participant interviews to assess satisfaction.

The design principles consisted of architectural, exhibition, and user experience concepts, leading to a virtual world creation process involving 3D structural modeling, interactive functionalities, and exhibition layout before prototype testing. The evaluation included tests by ten participants and group discussions on overall experience, cinema content value, Metaverse design, and educational enhancement in museums.

The design evaluation indicated a 70% positive overall experience, with half of the users finding stable usability. However, significant viewing barriers were identified, with a high need for operational instructions and navigational aids. Content understanding and Metaverse interaction were perceived positively, and the educational aspect was highly valued.

The study concludes that while the overall experience was good, technology limitations (as of 2023) and interaction challenges require ongoing refinement to improve stability and usability, although the educational value was affirmed as strong.

Dan Kwian clay doll designing from Korat folksong identity for Adding value to the product of cultural tourism.

Kriangkrai Duangkhachon — 2024-04-22

This research developed the design of Dan Kwian clay doll souvenir products from the identity of Korat Folksong, to add value to product which promote creative cultural tourism. The objectives of the research are 1) study the identity from Korat Folksong to create a small sculpture and creating prototypes from 3D Printing 2) Experimenting with Dan Kwian clay in order to create Dan Kwain clay doll and glazing to develop souvenir products. 3) To design packaging to convey contemporary Korat Folksong which promote cultural tourism. The research found that 1) The identity of Korat Folksong. Men's clothing is popular in wearing loincloths. Wear a round neck, short-sleeved shirt, no color limit, with a loincloth on the belly. Women wear loincloths and wear tight, collarless shirts with short sleeves. It is popular to wear brightly colored cloth. And the dance poses that express the identity of Korat Folksong are 1. Oh Ram Ro pose, 2. Chang Thiam Mae pose, and 3. Jok pose. By taking photo of the original Korat's Folksong performers. Then, draw it into a 3D image with computer program thereafter prototypes were printed with 3D printer reduced sizes to be used in the of making of plaster mold for casting the workpiece. 2) Experimenting with using triangular table to find ratios for all 36 slip formulas. It was found that clay formula 14 was suitable for casting the workpiece quickly and without cracking, with a ratio of 40% Dan Kwian clay, 40% Lampang kaolin clay, and 20% silica, chosen as the slip casting formula for creating the souvenir products and fined at 900 °C, then decorated with colored the glaze derived from the clothing of Korat Folksong performers. By applying glaze 1,100 °C, the workpiece shrinks by 12%. 3) The packaging is designed after the Korat music house, which is a pavilion raised under 4 pillars. When the pieces are packed in a box, it's like a musician singing and dancing in the music theater, and the Korat song is conveyed in the packaging design with fun rhythm content that attract tourists to Nakhon Ratchasima province. The song was composed by Mr. Kampan Nithiworapaiboon. The national artist. It is a souvenir product from Dan Kwian pottery to convey knowledge about the folk art of Korat songs to promote cultural tourism.

A Situation and Temporal Behaviors of Air Pollution by ARIMA Model: A Case Study of Chiang Mai

Nikorn Mahawan — 2024-04-22

The persistent issue of haze has become a paramount concern in various regions, impacting air quality, human health, and overall environmental well-being. This study focuses on the case of Chiang Mai, a city prone to recurrent haze times. This research reviews haze situation and its temporal behaviors to propose successive opportunities for effectively addressing the haze problem in Chiang Mai, encompassing both short-term mitigation measures and long-term sustainable strategies by applying haze data from 1996 to 2022 derived from Yupparaj school ground-based station recorded by Pollution Control Department (PCD) for analyzing the ARIMA statistics. According to the study's findings, the daily averages of PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 move greatly from January to April. There is a minor change in the daily average carbon monoxide (CO) between January and April. Although short-term projections in light of the area's pollution levels, it may be indicated that PM10, PM_2.5, SO₂, NO₂, and O₃ will likely increase, regarding the local pollution's changing behavior. When compared to other working days and weekends, it was discovered that the average CO values were significantly different at the 0.01 level, with Friday having the highest average CO emissions. Consideringly the timing, it was discovered that the CO₂ levels were at their highest during rush hour, peaking in the evening and then the morning and noon periods, respectively. These characteristics indicate that measures taken to address this problem should concentrate on operating at a time that is relevant to the time the air pollution arises as well as the influences reducing and mitigating the level of air pollution greatest efficiency.

Eastern Lanna Product Design for Guest room of Northern Hotel in Thailand

Jantanee Bejrananda — 2024-06-11

This research is integrated the architecture and art design creative work with community for developing local products of Eastern Lanna, by design the interior decoration prototype in 36 square meter guest room (price 600 - 800 baht per night) of Phayao university hotel to inform Kham Mok Luang flower as symbolic media or one element of identity. The objectives of study is to set research teamwork of interior designer, architect, artist- designer to design decorative objects or props with community craftmans to increase value added handicraft products and community can develop their products to commercial business by their competency. The method is qualitative research that 4 designers collaborate with 10 textile and basketry handicrafts in Ang Thong district, Phayao Province by sharing their knowledges and skills together, start from design the symbolic pattern of Kham Mok Luang of cloth weaving and basketry raw material process, design the guest room decoration, produce the decorative objects or props : curtain, bed runner, head of bed, lamp, basket. After finishing the props the researcher set them in the mock up room, and take the pictures of decorative room and objects to be survey tool of stakeholders satisfaction opinion about symbolic pattern design and all decorative products. The result is to the most satisfaction in symbolic pattern, the products or props satisfaction is more to the most.

Gentrification of Communities Surrounding Chedi Luang Worawiharn Temple, Sri Phum Subdistrict, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province

Yollada Jaimakaew — 2024-06-11

Modification of building structure and use by new investors to achieve increased economic returns by pushing former residents out of the areas is the process of gentrification.The purpose of this article is to investigate the gentrification of communities surrounding Chedi Luang Worawiharn Temple, Sri Phum subdistrict, Muang district, Chiang Mai province, and to analyze changes in the gentrification phenomenon during the coronavirus disease 2019 situation. Data collection was composed of physical surveying, interviews, and questionnaires. Three major groups were interviewed including 18 persons from the original community, 15 newcomers, and 10 community leaders and government officials. The 268 questionnaires were sampled in three communities including the Phra Chao Mengrai Samakkhi community, the Chang Taem community, and the Phranon community.

The study found that there is mostly commercial land use in all three communities. Most of the new occupants used to live in the central region. The study area has three stages of gentrification. The development process begins with the first stage, early development, and then completes development in the second stage, and lastly to the third stage, which is the community's adaptation to the emergence of the gentrification phenomenon. The study also discovered that, before the emergence of coronavirus disease in 2019, the communities were significantly impacted by the economy due to gentrification, such as increased living costs and rent/land prices. While the rise of commercial and service businesses is a beneficial result of gentrification. During coronavirus epidemics, certain localities witnessed population declines whereas land prices climbed with a stagnant economy, increased speculation, and a drop in commerce and services. However, gentrification improves better relationships between former inhabitants and newcomers for overcoming the 2019 coronavirus disease outbreak.

The Study of Spatial Attributes of the Wat Ket - Fah Ham - San Pa Koi Connected Area, Chiang Mai, to Identity Characteristics of the Cultural Landscape

Aumpika Amloy — 2024-06-11

This research article aims to explore the spatial components of the Wat Ket, Fah Ham, and San Pa Koi connected areas in Chiang Mai and analyze their roles in defining the identity of the cultural landscape. The research problem is to investigate how exploring spatial components that define the cultural landscape identity in the study area will yield results and how the roles and importance can be identified. The researcher uses qualitative research methods focused on field surveys, cultural landscape surveys, and unstructured interviews as tools for data collection. The sample groups include four selected communities within the district and a group of 44 informants. Subsequently, physical data analysis and interview information are used and presented through descriptions, maps, and illustrations. The research findings indicate that the spatial components defining the cultural landscape identity within the study area can be categorized into nine groups, including open spaces for recreation in the Baan San Pa Khoi community, open spaces along the Ping River near Nawarat Bridge, commercial areas in the San Pa Khoi Market, commercial areas on Kaew Nawarat Road, educational and hospital areas, commercial areas on Charoen Mueang Road, commercial areas on Bumrungrad Road, commercial areas along the Ping River in the area of the 1st Church, Chiang Mai (old building), commercial areas along the Ping River in the Wat Ket area, and the McCormick Hospital area. In terms of analyzing the roles in defining the identity of the cultural landscape, they can be categorized into five roles, including historical and cultural areas, commerce and economic activity areas, architecture and community areas, religious and spiritual areas, and public areas.

Landscape Changes of Thai Traditional Orchard: Case Study of Food and Beverage Precincts in Orchards in Nonthaburi and Nakhon Pathom

Onumpai Samkhuntod — 2024-06-11

The Thai traditional orchard is a valuable agricultural landscape that should be conserved as cultural heritage. There are owners who are trying to maintain their heritage by establishing new businesses in their orchards. This article aims to explore the landscape changes of Thai traditional orchards that have been modified into food and beverage precincts. It also analyzes and compares the characteristics of landscape changes during the year. During the rainy season and dry season, the landscape characteristics and atmosphere of five food and beverage precincts located in Thai traditional orchards in Nonthaburi and Nakhon Pathom provinces were surveyed, observed, and then compared. The results show that all sites have preserved the crucial physical characteristics of the agricultural landscape of the Thai traditional orchard, with various degrees of change to accommodate the business. In terms of landscape changes during the year, the water level in ditches has slightly changed, whereas changes made by humans were clearly found, whether the additions of construction, site improvement, or decorative elements, including adding and moving plants. There were also seasonal changes that were natural. That is, during the rainy season, the plants were lush and plentiful. In the dry season, many plants bloomed and bore fruit, giving different atmospheres and colors. These landscape changes tend to offer a variety of meaningful experiences for visitors. This is possibly beneficial to business and consequently supports the conservation of Thai traditional orchards.

Spatial design guidelines for waterfall tourist attraction: A case study in Wang Hin Lat Waterfall, Trang province

Nutthasak Thittiyanin — 2024-06-11

This article investigates the sustainable development of the Wang Hin Lat waterfall tourist attraction, focusing on spatial design and land use. A field survey collected physical data, including topography, tourist attraction resources, facilities, land use, and access while community needs were gathered through focus group meetings, and tourist behavior was observed. The analyzed data led to proposed guidelines for tourist attraction development, emphasizing area utilization, carrying capacity, layout plan, and management. Despite the waterfall's natural beauty and provincial popularity, deficiencies in infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and land use planning contribute to congestion issues. It is a small waterfall capable of accommodating a limited number of tourists. Recommendations for Wang Hin Lat waterfall development include clearly defining and prioritizing zoning for natural areas, recreation zones, service and office areas, shops, parking, and entrances. A suggested tourist limit of 300, with access control points, aims to manage congestion. Diversifying activities, such as promoting nature, culture, and lifestyle learning, developing nature trails, and establishing clear regulations, is essential for the sustainable coexistence of tourist attraction development and nature conservation.

Semiotic Power in Films of Apichatpong Weerasethakul

Surasak Boon-arch — 2024-06-27

This research aims to analyze the semiotic power in the films of Apichatpong Weerasethakul through a qualitative study approach. The researcher employs methods of textual and contextual analysis, utilizing semiotics theory and intermedial references, including intermedial topography. Data are collected from films, articles, interviews, and critiques. Additionally, in-depth individual interviews are conducted to reflect and support the data obtained from film analysis. The selection of purposive sampling focuses on feature-length entertainment films where Apichatpong Weerasethakul serves as both the screenwriter and director, and the films have received awards or nominations at international film festivals such as Cannes. The total number of films selected for analysis is five: "Blissfully Yours" (2002), "Tropical Malady" (2004), "Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives" (2010), "Cemetery of Splendour" (2015), and "Memoria" (2021).

The research findings reveal that semiotic analysis, following semiotics theory, delves deep into the films, encompassing both denotative and connotative meanings. It emphasizing themes like medicine and public health, forests, myth, gender, politics, memory, love, sleep, truth & illusion, marginal people, time, instinct, and orchids. Through intermedial analysis, the use of symbols to create meaning is evident, fostering diverse media networks that broaden understanding and interpretation. These symbols span various genres such as auteur, ghosts of Thai folklore, experimental, sci-fi, Hollywood, and postmodernist. In-depth interviews correlate with themes of semiotic power related to forests, politics, medicine, and public health, facilitating creative exchanges. Even without direct communication, symbols convey connotative meanings effectively. With their performance skills and memories, the director and actors act as intermediaries, fostering profoundly meaningful works.

Smart District Through a Study of Urban Area Usage on High-Speed Internet Area: A Case Study of Chiang Mai City

Chiranthanin Kitika — 2024-04-22

Towards becoming Smart city, Internet has become an important infrastructure in every city. Since 2018 Chiang Mai has forced as Smart city which focuses on city traffic and transportation. Without learning from people and city on the reality, an idea of smart city conceptually requires building up the relation of people and city development with high-speed Internet provider. To elevate quality of people life, smart city is not only holistically on city scale but also community as district scale. According to National Strategy 2018-2037, Smart city presently run by government and internet provider service as Top-down development. The shape of Chiang Mai city is sprawled by City development, Government has served only centralized infrastructure without understanding and elevating existing social and community learning. Then, City development in the past usually overrun and cause to conflict of local community. As 3 ring roads or superhighways which provides city spreading to other suburban districts. But why center of the city still gets potentially to raise businesses and happen new kind of convergence activities. The strategy of Smart city must be collaboratively planned by learning on smart lifestyle and grounding on people. To understand new city area where supports new smart people and society is the key to elevate and integrate City development. Several active areas in the city have been appeared as “Smart district” where creates new convergence activities by locals, entrepreneur, digital nomad. By wireless city and Smart city forcing, this leads to a question where Chiang Mai city area could potentially be ready to this upcoming development. Smart district is a new study to study urban area through high-speed internet area where ground up the topic of smart city specifically.

The Approach of Waste paper Furniture from the Perspective of Mosaic Art

MURAN HUANG — 2024-06-11

This paper aims to study the design method of paper home decoration from the perspective of mosaic art. The author divided the research into two parts, namely the design of the external surface of the paper furniture decoration and the internal structure of the product. Firstly, the design and development process of the project investigated the application of mosaic forms based on corrugated fiberboard and pulp. Through the classification, cutting, and splicing of corrugated paper, as well as the artificial coloring and molding of paper pulp, for the purpose of finding the visual symbols that convey mosaic art. Then, during the experiment, the structural proportions of the corrugated paper were adjusted through cutting and stacking, aiming to find ways to improve the load-bearing capacity of the corrugated paper, thereby achieving product functionality. Finally, further development was carried out by creating scale models to re-examine the proportions, structure, and stability of the design. The conclusion of the design development is consistent with the stated objectives. Paper material is functionally feasible as a home material, and combined with mosaic art, it can enhance the performance of home products at the aesthetic level and visual form.

Three important discoveries were made during the project. 1) The process of applying paper pulp and corrugated fiberboard in the design of home decoration furniture. 2) The approach of using paper pulp as raw material to present mosaic art. 3) The method to improve the hardness and load-bearing capacity of paper furniture.