Application of Participatory Methods for Exploring Meaning-Making Process in Bag Design

The research project“Application of Participatory Methods for Exploring Meaning-Making Process in Bag Design” investigates which meaning-making methods and principles can be intentionally applied within the design process to extend a product's useful lifespan. The owner’s emotional attachment to a personal item has the potential to prolong its active use, reduce the demand for substitute products, and lower the need to acquire new items. As a participatory research through design, this project focuses on testing co-creation techniques and experience-driven methods, allowing bag users to influence the design and production process based on their experiences and memories through various workshops.