INTERCULTURAL DESIGN - TASK 2: FIELD STUDY

23/2/26 - 7/3/26 (Week 4 - Week 5)

Lim Jia Xuan  0371026

GCD61304 Intercultural Design

Task 2: Field Study

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Instructions

2.0 Process Work (Field Study)

3.0 Outcome of Field Study

4.0 Reflections

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1.0 INSTRUCTIONS

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2.0 PROCESS WORK

After the three proposals were submitted in Task 1 – Proposal, Mr Fitri gave us feedback suggesting that our group could conduct a field study for Topic 1 (Braille) and Task 3 (Shaded Sitting Area). Our group then discussed which topic to focus on for the field study, and after careful consideration, we chose Topic 3.

We conducted the field study on a random weekday in the afternoon, as this timing was more suitable for observing the park and assessing the needs for a shaded sitting area.

While visiting the park, we observed several rundown shaded areas, non-functional shaded spaces with no seating, and seats made from heat-absorbing materials. Many of these areas were poorly maintained and exhibited illogical design.

Our group decided to collect data by interviewing visitors at the park. During these interviews, we gathered insights that were not mentioned in Task 1. For example, some interviewees highlighted the need for more rubbish bins, the lack of shaded seating, and accessibility issues with electrical plugs. As designers of the shaded sitting area, we used all the feedback from visitors to inform modifications to our sketches.

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3.0 OUTCOME OF FIELD STUDY

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4.0 REFLECTIONS

After conducting this field study, I realised that not all information can be easily obtained online. For example, during our interviews with visitors, we received feedback that was beyond our expectations. Only by visiting the site in person were we able to identify the actual problems and determine how improvements could be made.