Proposed Learning-space Model for Developing Significance of Symbols in Cultural Products

Abstract

One Tambon One Product (OTOP) came from blend local knowledge with their resources in each community of Thailand to produce products which have more value. The Concept of insert symbolic into local products also called as value added process. This research have objectives to study symbolic meaning through Habitus, analyze related factors and Conditions, and proposed learning-space model for developing significance of symbols in cultural products, OTOP. Collecting qualitative data and quantitative data from producer and/or entrepreneur, consumers, and involved persons. The results found that 1) Producer and/or entrepreneur give significance to OTOP as a symbolic relations same as consumers. 2) Factors that related to symbolic significance are economic capital, social capital, cultural capital and symbolic capital. Related conditions are producer’s inspirations and love in the profession. 3) Learning-space model for developing significance of symbols in cultural products start from “Habitus” add with 4 kinds of capitals and become in production process which can divided OTOP producer into 3 groups as Basic-Developed OTOP, Stable-Developed OTOP, and International-Developed OTOP. All producers sent their “Symbolic Code” through next generations as Habitus.