Exploration of the Hakka Traditional Ware Design From Product View

Abstract

The culture included in Hakka traditional ware with theoretical and practical value for application was generalized on the basis of analyzing the traditional Hakka culture. The breakthrough point between traditional quintessential culture and modern design was explored from the angle of design. Varieties of Hakka shaping elements with vivid characteristics were found through Hakka traditional design elements, and incorporated into modern design to be a means to serve regional culture and economy. Meanwhile, we further analyzed the traditional conception of making wares for Hakka, and clarified its beneficial influence on developing spiritual and material civilization of Hakka. The development of modern product design and the association between the design elements of traditional Hakka wares and conception of making wares were pointed out to be not only the case of individual designers, but also involved the cooperation between designers and the masses. The Hakka traditional culture of ware design has important influence on promoting modern product design. To protect excellent traditional culture, propagandize and develop national characteristic culture, idiographic design activities must be done.