Impactful fusion: the synergy behind emotional design and circular economy for eco-conscious product design

As our world becomes increasingly conscious of our growing environmental crisis, more and more people are moving towards sustainability. This expanding shift raises an important question: How does product design contribute to the creation of sustainable practices, and what are the key factors that influence its effectiveness in driving sustainable outcomes? Appreciating the importance of product design within the context of eco-consciousness is crucial for highlighting the substantial influence that product design exerts on environmental benefits, sustainable consumption, circular economy principles, product lifecycle, innovation, and user experience. It underscores the necessity for designers to prioritise eco-conscious design principles and highlights meaningful opportunities for designers to make a positive impact on the environment while creating engaging and purposeful products for consumers. By extension, understanding the value of eco-conscious product design from a business standpoint is also relevant because it enables businesses to align their practices with environmental goals, meet consumer demands, enhance their brand reputation, comply with industry standards, and contribute to a more sustainable future

How does feminism influence documentary?

This paper mainly takes three women documentaries Women, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Still Tomorrow as cases to analyze the female images and female consciousness written in their stories and discourses and discusses the feminist expression in them. The research results show that the emergence and development of feminism and documentary not only provide women with more extensive and free expression space, but also provide the possibility to break the monopoly of male discourse and create a new perspective

How (or to what extent) is collaboration important in the pop songwriting domain?

The pop music domain is an unusual one, a market driven by consumers but full of music creators who want to be known and taken seriously for making authentic and valuable art. Collaborations in both the field of songwriting and performing (ie duets) have a long history in pop music, but how do collaborations affect a song's outcome and its potential to be commercially successful? This research will offer a definition of pop music and discuss how collaboration has become central to producing it. This dissertation will investigate the benefits and disadvantages of collaboration and how collaboration itself has evolved. It will also identify through ethnographic and auto ethnographic research, what is important to pop music practitioners when it comes to collaboration and will analyse how some common methods of collaboration are used in my own collaborative practice. Finally, it will look into collaborative performances and the legalities of rights and expectations when songwriting and performing with others

How did the import of Western graphic design concepts change design in mainland China after 1979?

Divided into three chapters, this dissertation traces the trajectory of graphic design changes due in large part to the influence of Western design concepts in China. The analysis will include the historical, political and social changes affecting the industry, as well as how audiences have shifted with the ideological demands on graphic design to align with the diverse social and political contexts in communist China. Finally, it will explore how Chinese graphic designers have reached out to a bicultural audience in the context of globalisation

Monsters in children’s picture books and childhood fears

Fears are typically heightened when people are faced with the unknown entities of the future. Nowadays, media coverage of terrorism and environmental change has increased children's fear of death and the future, and Australian researchers have found that 25% of children fear the world will be destroyed in their lifetime (Rousell & Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles, 2020, p. 192). Fear is an innate part of the human condition, and,it is a survival mechanism from a standpoint of evolution, as children's fear may help them to prevent physical harm (Muris & Field, 2010, as cited in Maynes, 2020). Fear can also cause negative emotions such as anxiety in children. As people mature, the focus of fear is constantly changing. For example, six-month-old babies fear loud noises, sudden movements, and the inability to get timely demand fulfillment, and three- to four-year-old children are afraid of monsters, dark surroundings, and separation from their parents (Mercurio & McNamee, 2008, p. 30). Children usually display their emotions in different ways to adults and may not be able to express their feelings clearly in words, so adults may not notice children's fears or may underestimate the level of their feeling (Mercurio & McNamee, 2008, p. 30). If children's fears are ignored, they may produce more fear and anxiety (Nicholson & Pearson, 2003, p. 16). Therefore, in addition to the attention from parents, it is important for children to learn how to deal with anxiety and fear themselves

Picture book conventions play significant influences for raising young children’s environmental awareness.

Social development and technological progress have not only brought people a comfortable life but have also caused damage to the environment. Human exploitation and using natural resources have led to the exhaustion of these resources, throwing off the ecological balance and creating more problems that will eventually come back to haunt humanity (Tamrin, 2018, p. 2). Despite this, healthy food, clean air, and good water are human necessities; therefore, it is necessary to maintain a sustainable relationship with the environment. According to Brennan (2008, p. 5), the future of children is the future of humankind; if this is the case, it is essential to cultivate children's environmental awareness. But how are we to do this? This essay argues that children's picture books can serve as valuable educational tools to introduce and promote learning about environmental destruction. Through engaging storytelling, visual learning, emotional connections, and positive role models, these books can empower young readers to become more aware, knowledgeable, and active in protecting the environment

How does Americana music's historical influences inform an understanding for creating an Aotearoa work today?

The purpose of this essay is to understand what defines the Americana genre, familiarise myself with the historical, cultural and traditional links, and ascertain why there is a strong representation of predominantly white artists. The aim is to form a greater comprehension of the genre which in turn, will inform the creation of an original body of work based on the codes and conventions, but not limited to, Americana. An enlightened appreciation of the many origins of Americana music will form part of the framework for my Pasifikana project, and I anticipate building on what I discover by adding my own influences in the hopes of creating something unique, authentic and artistically rewarding. My research will also include recent developments in Aotearoa over the last decade, identifying some of the genre's local artists, discerning my own place and connection, for my own stories told through a Pasifika/Aotearoa lens - Whakapapa (genealogy), with links to my spiritual, cultural and ancestral identity

Fascinating patriarchy: an analysis of family roles in Chinese films in a patriarchal society : how do Chinese films represent patriarchy?

In recent years, there has been a growing body of research and works focusing on Chinese family films. These works cover multiple domains and dimensions, including patriarchal culture, female perspectives, and emotional expression. However, due to subjective and objective factors, traditional patriarchal culture persists in Chinese family films. The media's portrayal of family members tends to be stereotypical, one-sided, and influenced by the male gaze. I believes that this phenomenon needs to be addressed. The shot is a crucial carrier of visual information and serves as the fundamental unit in the composition of a film. Montage, on the other hand, constitutes an essential element in cinematic narration and expression. The analysis of film language allows audiences to better understand the thoughts and emotions expressed in a film, as well as the creator's style and structure. This provides an excellent means for audiences to comprehend the cultural context, background and themes. Therefore, this study aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Chinese family films and film characters through the film language, focusing on both shots and montage. The goal is to explore how Chinese family films represent patriarchy. Through this research, I hope to provide insights for future Chinese family film, to break the limitations of Chinese family films and to raise societal awareness of issues related to patriarchal family rights and women's rights

Songs from the Front Lawn by the Front Lawn

The Front Lawn was a multi-award-winning and much-loved New Zealand duo-turned-trio made up of Don McGlashan, Harry Sinclair and, eventually, Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand. All three have continued with exceptional artistic careers in the years since (and before) The Front Lawn. A 1980s variety act, The Front Lawn was part of an Aotearoa/New Zealand alternative tradition of duos that combine music, comedy, theatre and film. Their debut album Songs From The Front Lawn (1989) distilled McGlashan and Sinclair's stage shows and groundbreaking short films – Walkshort and The Lounge Bar – while also thrusting the band into the burgeoning New Zealand indie music scene. The Songs From The Front Lawn album is a snapshot of '80s New Zealand, a turbulent, creative period for indie music, film and musical theatre, celebrating local identity in new ways

Exploring a strategy for managing on-farm surplus nutrients: aiming for mutual benefits to dairy farmers and the environment

In this thesis, the problem of surplus nutrients from dairy farming and food waste was investigated and the potential of an enterprise based around using black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) to process dairy manure and food waste was considered as a means of mitigating part of this problem whilst promoting additional environmental improvements and benefiting other stakeholders, particularly dairy farmers. A transdisciplinary approach with a pragmatic action research methodology was employed due to the wicked nature of this problem. This approach provided the flexibility to follow up insights and explore the problem and potential innovation in depth and width