Intercultural Design - Task 3 : Final Project

09/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 (Week 6 - Week 7)

Chan Xin Yean, 0377851

Intercultural Design

Task 3

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INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 1.0 Module Information

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PROCESS WORK

Firstly we started on choosing which design we wanted to continue for our final project, we finally decided on the first as we wanted the retractable shade so that visitors could have more comfort if they want to enjoy the breeze on a windy day. After that, we discussed on what Malaysian culture elements that we could add to the design. We finally decided on adding batik patterns on the shade and after teachers suggestion we also decided to include Chinese and Indian cultures patterns too to promote inclusivity. 

Figure 2.0 Final chosen shade design

Then, we separated parts of final project with Cheyenne doing the contents and layout of the deck, me, Xi Tien and Nicole doing the 3 cultural pattern design of the shade, Yee Leng with creating the final sunshade with the drawn patterns and placing it onto photos that we took during our field study and Jia Xuan with the infographic design along with Nicole with the infographic contents. I also compiled a list of requirements for our final project to ensure that everyone had a clear understanding of the task.

Figure 2.1 Screenshot of list

I was in charge of designing a pattern for the Chinese culture, so I went on to Pinterest and Google to find some inspirations. When researching, I focused more on the nature elements of Chinese art as I thought it will be befitting for the Titiwangsa park. I wanted to add bamboo or plum blossoms as it is a well liked flower that has symbolism in Chinese culture. as the main greenery of the design. I also thought of adding sparrows as it is commonly paired with bamboo in Chinese traditional arts.

Figure 2.2 Inspiration found on Pinterest and Google

After that, I moved on with the sketching, for the first idea I roughly sketched two sparrows thats on a plum blossom branch with the background being mountain. But I realised there were too many elements on the design, which makes it visually unappealing.

Figure 2.3 Screenshot of 1st sketch

Then, I followed the plum blossom idea and sketched one that just has the plum blossom tree. But I realised that I would prefer green and simple elements on the shade thats in a park.

Figure 2.4 Screenshot of 2nd sketch

Then, I moved on with the third idea that is to follow the Chinese art that I found on Google that portrays bamboo with sparrows. This time, I started with the background that I wanted that was a mix of green and blue, colours that people would associate with gardens.

Figure 2.5 Screenshot of 3rd background

Then, I added the bamboos on the background using a dark green colour.

Figure 2.6 Screenshot of bamboo added

After that, I drew a sparrow referencing the pictures I found on Pinterest, but it was too big for my liking so I went on and minimised it.

Figure 2.7 Screenshot of sparrow added to design

I also placed my research on the meaning of bamboo and sparrow in Chinese culture in the Google Docs our group created.

Figure 2.8 Screenshot of Contents in Google Docs

After everyone was done with their respective parts, we proceeded with the presentation of our final project.

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FINAL OUTCOME

Figure 3.0 Final Infographic Poster

Figure 3.1 Final Project Deck

Figure 3.2 Final Presentation Video

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FEEDBACK

Week 6
During our last physical tutorial, teacher suggested that we could include a comparison picture for our last projects deck. Besides that, he approved of our idea of including batik elements on the shade part of our sunshade. He also suggested that we could also include other races patterns for the shade designs. 

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REFLECTION

Throughout the process of our final project, I learned how important it is to consider factors like sunlight, heat, and how people move through a space when designing. It made me realise that even something simple like a shaded area requires a lot of thought to make it both practical and comfortable. What made our project more interesting was that we added cultural elements into the shade design. Instead of just making a basic structure, including patterns and design details that reflect local culture made the shade more inclusive and special. This also made the final outcome feel more meaningful and visually engaging, rather than just functional. Working in a group also helped me improve my communication and teamwork skills. We had to share ideas, give feedback, and make sure everyone was on the same page. Overall, this project helped me better understand how to balance functionality with design, and how adding cultural elements can make a space feel more connected and unique.