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The Design Philosophy of Symbiosis of All Things: Cross-border Experimental Creation and Reflection on Contemporary Ceramics

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Guanqing Hua1,*, Ling Zheng2

1School of Arts, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.

2Chongqing Polytechnic University of Electronic Technology, Chongqing 401333, China.

*Corresponding author: Guanqing Hua

Published: November 8,2024

Abstract

Research has shown that "human-centered" design methods can effectively create product functions and evoke emotions that resonate with users, thereby enhancing their satisfaction with the products. However, it remains challenging to stimulate users' perceptual thinking and to improve the interaction and social cohesion between users and the products. The emergence of these challenges undoubtedly highlights the limitations of traditional design methods that rely solely on human needs as the criterion for value judgment. This paper posits that design cannot be accomplished by humans alone. Surrounding materials, tools, objects, and natural elements all possess subjective agency and collaborate with humans to bring artworks into existence. Understanding and guiding design practice from the perspective of a "symbiosis of all things" does not diminish human subjectivity and life experience; rather, it emphasizes the interconnection and symbiosis among all entities. The design concept of the symbiosis of all things can provide a sustainable framework for addressing the ecological crisis faced during the Anthropocene.

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How to cite this paper

The Design Philosophy of Symbiosis of All Things: Cross-border Experimental Creation and Reflection on Contemporary Ceramics

How to cite this paper: Guanqing Hua, Ling Zheng. (2024) The Design Philosophy of Symbiosis of All Things: Cross-border Experimental Creation and Reflection on Contemporary Ceramics. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science8(10), 2363-2367.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2024.10.020