In this project, the students are expected to design a system including product(s) and service design, either to convey the cultural heritage and traditional practices to the daily lives of urban dwellers or to facilitate the practices of local producers. The project's primary feature should be prioritizing the transfer of cultural knowledge, introducing cultural heritage, and encouraging sustainable behaviors. The scenario of introduction, promotion, and display of the product should be considered in tandem with the product(s).
Projects can be supported by smart technology, digital solutions, and/or experience design if necessary. The students need to conduct consistent and thorough research on traditional methods of production and cultural practices related to technologies. ICOMOS report Heritage and the Sustainable Development Goals: Policy Guidance for Heritage and Development Actors (Labadi et al., 2021) serves as a reference for further information about cultural heritage and case studies related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The salient goal is Number 12: Responsible Consumption and Production within the scope of this brief, with its Policy Statement.
Prim-x is a new-generation learning and playing tool that aims to get elementary school students used to their cross-stitch heritage and build their knowledge of the first steps of coding.
by Elif Ilbay
Acoustantic is a system of traditional hand-woven acoustic panels that are used for exhibition installation, home wall decor, sustainable insulation material, and theatrical-musical-concert decor.
by Melis Çobanoglu
Mancapp aims to raise awareness about the diversity of life and the relationship of living things, based on the professional culture of "MANCACILIK" which is the name of a tradition of feeding stray animals.
by Pinar Karaerler
