Repairing Society Social Critique Design by Xiaodong Ma |
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| DESIGN NAME: Repairing Society PRIMARY FUNCTION: Social Critique Design INSPIRATION: Repairing Society was inspired by Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold. It treats breakage and repair as part of the valuable history of an object, rather than defects to conceal. Kintsugi resonates with the 'Repair not Replace' philosophy of Repairing Society which rethinks our modern lifestyle and commits to cultivating a long-term relationship between objects and people via mindset and method of Repair, Graft, and Autotomy. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Repairing Society is a social critique design that proposes 'Repair not Replace'. Compared to the overconsumption and planned obsolescence of modern life, it invites people to build long-term relationships with objects via the design practice of Repair (Old is Better than the New), Graft (Recombine for Repurpose), and Autotomy (Design for Repair). It was created for a long-term shift of both perception and action, not only for consumers on how to consume but also for designers on how to make. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Physical exhibition, Web-based content, and Printed book. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in September 2018 and finished in March 2020 in San Francisco. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Social Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Repairing Society was made of mixed media (glass, resin, acrylic, ceramic, wood, and plaster) and techniques (3d printing, resin casting, and kintsugi). And high-quality paper-printed books. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: The dimensions of multiple 3d objects vary from 1in x 1.5in x 5 in to 14.5in x 9in x 4in. The dimensions of the book are 8in x 7 in x 0.75 in. TAGS: Social Critique Design, Speculative Design, Social Impact Design, Social Surveillance, Socially Responsible Design, Sustainability, Repairing, Ethical, Long-term, Lifestyle. RESEARCH ABSTRACT: I dug into the overconsumption issue and history of planned obsolescence via desktop research, the Kintsugi philosophy, and the book 'Longer Lasting Products' by Tim Cooper inspired me a lot. I learned that Planned obsolescence is the core of today’s consumer society. It means that products last only for a period before they become useless. As a Consumerism dogma, it satisfies and boosts people’s desires, educates them to replace, and makes them believe the new is better. CHALLENGE: Repairing Society research and making challenges include: Explored and understood the overconsumption issue and history of planned obsolescence. Created methodology, social service, and process of Repair, Graft, and Autotomy. Learn to make things via Resin casting, plaster casting, and 3d printing. Documented the project process and organized the content in the book. Participated in physical/online exhibitions and printed books to promote the 'Repair not Replace' idea to more audiences. ADDED DATE: 2024-02-20 21:17:57 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Designer: Xiaodong Ma IMAGE CREDITS: Xiaodong Ma, 2019 |
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NAME: Xiaodong Ma PROFILE: Chicago-based Industrial designer, Xiaodong Ma, has been exploring the intersection between art and design for years with an unwavering obsession with the simplicity and intricacy of nature and man-made. |
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Repairing Society Social Critique Design by Xiaodong Ma is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Social Design Category, 2023 - 2024.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Xiaodong Ma. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Xiaodong Ma. |
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