Abstract
Ceramics is a form of culture that carries traditional values that have existed for a long time in Indonesian society. More than 100 Indonesian ceramicists gathered in ID Ceramics community, an Indonesian ceramicist community initiated by ceramic enthusiasts in Jakarta. Every ceramicist has many ways of explorations and practices in making ceramic glazes. The iterative process of making ceramic glazes is crucial as it contains valuable information that must be properly documented. Several Indonesian ceramicists log the process of making ceramic glaze by using handwritten notes which were prone to damage. Mostly glaze exploration is a spontaneous process that occurs in the studio and is missed to be logged. This paper presents the participatory design process for developing a glaze production log mobile application for Indonesian ceramicists. The participatory design approach involved 8 Indonesian ceramicists in the Ideation phase as end users. Co-design and observation are used as the main methods. Each participant with their expertise to provide insight into the design process of the mobile app, ensuring that future mobile app features align with the specific characteristics of the practical needs of the ceramic maker's workflow. This paper discusses the participatory design process involving Indonesian ceramicists, the challenges, and the overall impact on the design and features of future mobile applications. The results highlight the importance of end-user involvement in the development and design process to gain valuable insights for future mobile applications that integrate technology with traditional practices, especially ceramics in Indonesia.
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Rani Aryani Widjono, Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, Indonesia
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Conference: MediAsia2024
Stream: Visual Communication
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To cite this article:
Widjono R. (2024) Empowering Indonesian Ceramicists Through Participatory Design: Co-designing a Mobile App ISSN: 2186-5906 – The Asian Conference on Media, Communication & Film 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 369-378) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5906.2024.30
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5906.2024.30
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