The Application of Participatory Design in Weifang Kites, China

Abstract

This paper discusses the key application of participatory design in Weifang kite culture. Kite, as a treasure of Chinese traditional culture, carries rich historical and cultural connotations. Weifang kite is famous both at home and abroad for its exquisite craftsmanship and unique design. However, under the impact of modern society, the traditional kite culture is facing the dual challenges of inheritance and innovation. Participatory design, with its emphasis on user participation and joint creation, provides a new perspective and method for the inheritance of kite culture. Through the systematic analysis of the core concept and implementation methods of participatory design, this paper creatively puts forward a set of targeted participatory design strategies based on the uniqueness of Weifang kite culture and the realistic needs of inheritance. These strategies aim to stimulate the enthusiasm of the community people to participate, gather collective wisdom, and jointly promote the innovation and development of kite culture. This paper mainly focuses on the theoretical discussion and the construction of the strategy system, aiming to provide new ideas and directions for the inheritance of Weifang kite culture, rather than being limited to specific cases or empirical analysis.