Smangus - Wendy Yun-chia Lo

Table of Contents
Smangus - A backpack honouring Aboriginal Taiwanese Culture
Chapter 3 — Research Questions & Hypotheses 48-55
3.1 Introduction
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3.2 Research Questions 1: What essential elements would be the priority for people to consider 50
when choosing camping gear?
3.3 Research Questions 2: Why is it essential to cultivate the skill of traditional Taiwanese
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crafts?
3.4 Research Questions 3: Can the integration of traditional Taiwanese crafts make camping 54
more socially and ecologically responsible?
5.3 Development of Key Features
5.3.1 Ideation and Exploration of the Backpack
5.3.2 Bamboo Material Experiment in Bending
5.3.3 Prototype of Backpack Frame Structure I
5.3.4 Type of Camping Backpack
5.3.5 Prototype of Backpack Frame Structure II
5.3.6 Interior Bag
5.3.7 Shoulder Strap & Interior Bag Connection
5.4 Chapter Summary
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Chapter 4 — Research Methodology 56-85
Chapter 6 — Conclusion and Design Proposal 162-173
4.1 Introduction and Overview
4.2 Research Samples
4.3 Overview of Information Needed
4.4 Research Design
4.5 Data Collection Methods
4.6 Ethical Considerations
4.7 Methods and Data Collection
4.7.1 Research Question 1
4.7.2 Research Question 2
4.7.3 Research Question 3
4.8 Chapter Summary
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Reference List 174-176
Chapter 5 — Analysis and Interpretation of Findings 86-161
5.1 Introduction and Overview
5.2 The Design Brief
5.2.1 Design Intention
5.2.2 Intergration of Taiwanese aboriginal craft and technique
5.2.3 Material
5.2.4 Shape and form
5.2.5 Usability Features
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