EXPLORING CHINESE CONTEMPORARY XIANGSHENG HOME DECOR ON TEA-BASED MATERIAL WITH ECOLOGICAL AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN CONCEPTS: CASE STUDY ON PLANT IMAGERY

Abstract

In the context of sustainable development and the ongoing process of globalization, Chinese modern design, while continuously learning from the technological expertise and design methods of developed countries, has yet to establish a unique position within the global design context. The excessive imitation of Western design has overlooked the distinctiveness and identity of local culture, which has led to a lag in the development of localized design methodologies. Therefore, this study focuses on exploring the integration of localized artistic design practices with agricultural waste, particularly the feasibility of tea-based materials in the field of home decoration.

The aim of this research is to explore the potential of converting waste tea into tea-based materials and to analyze their material characteristics and artistic expression in xiangsheng home decoration. Through literature review and case analysis, the research constructs a theoretical framework of "xiangsheng" based on plant imagery and applies it to the practice of xiangsheng home design. A mixed-methods research approach was employed, involving multiple material experiments, design experiments, and in-depth interviews to collect first-hand data on the application of tea-based materials, followed by statistical analysis.

The results show that converting waste tea into tea-based materials is technically feasible and practically viable. The application of these materials in home decoration not only provides new avenues for artistic expression but also brings innovative possibilities to users' sensory experiences. Furthermore, this research proposes a plant-based "xiangsheng" design framework, laying a new theoretical foundation for the future development of "xiangsheng" design.

In conclusion, design practices based on agricultural waste can significantly advance the development of design arts, offering new possibilities for the innovation of traditional "xiangsheng" design and the spreading of local culture. Future research should further explore the unique characteristics and in-depth applications of plant-based materials in various design fields.

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