Product Design from the wisdom on wickerwork handicrafts and local materials from the community in Phrom Sawan Subdistrict, Phon Thong District, Roi Et Province.

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the context of wisdom on wickerwork handicrafts and local materials from the community in Phrom Sawan Subdistrict, Phon Thong District, Roi Et Province and 2) to design and develop home decoration products from the wisdom on wickerwork handicrafts and to mainly use local materials for creativity. Research methodology was carried out by interviewing three skilled craftsmen to know their problems and needs, including their skill potential, and to study the market demand from the target group of 400 people. From the questionnaire, it was found that the target group valued quality functional handicraft products that can be used for home decoration for beauty, have long service life and eco-friendly. The researcher used the results from the questionnaire to be a design guideline and to interview the experts on the handicraft market in three areas: 1) entrepreneur in the industrial handicraft marketing, 2) product design specialist and 3) entrepreneur selling eco-friendly products. The further development objectives guideline results were summarized as follows:

1) The community is interested in applying their skills to develop new products using natural materials of the Cyperus involucratus type which are suitable for handicrafts. 2) Home

decoration product design for target groups living in a limited area but having a lifestyle liking contemporary handicrafts, loving home decoration, and caring for the environment will be reusable product design after broken due to the combination of natural and synthetic materials

 causes natural materials to degrade first and then leave with synthetic material structure that can be used for another function and can be recycled. The design is inspired by the modular of its functionality and hidden techniques of belief in the fortune of the ancients as a good meaning. The product is contemporary that can be used for home decoration to create a positive home atmosphere and can achieve its functionality.