Peripheral Portuguese popular design spectrum: a heritage for sustainable development Conference Paper uri icon

abstract

  • The research presented is intended to act within local communities, contributing to their identity. This will focus on the demand for craftsmanship, workmanship, artifacts, devices, reuse, lost traditional economic activities, traditions and cultural specificities, toys, (...) in Portugal localities. The investigation proposes a data documentation survey and observation, enabling a first step analysis in the perspective of design value and sustainability. This study as promote the context of social and territorial local / regional contributing to a cultural heritage and economic future. It also aims the project as file that can diffuse the study as a living process of inspiration for others sharing similar experiences. A legacy collection that does not become restricted to the scope of the research proposal, with the feasibility of future studies, 'new 'processes, products, projects, applications, exhibits, educational plans (...).

publication date

  • January 1, 2011