MDes Interior Design School of Design
I-Fang(Yvonne) Wu
Hi, I’m I-Fang, also known as Yvonne, and I’m from Taiwan.
I’m a postgraduate student studying Interior Design.
Here is what I have done this year.
Stage1 Slice- Archival- Watt Bothers store
Stage2 Host- Moveable Trailer Signage- Story Conveyor
Stage 3- Sensory Healing Space
Stage 1 Slice- Archival
This project aims to transform the famous old retail shop- Watt Brothers- into an archival space serving Glasgow’s old cinema cultural preservation spot. I designed a space using a movie projector as a key concept to create a feeling of stepping back in time. The design incorporates materials and colours generally found in early cinema spaces and Watt Brothers stores. Using metal sheets also increases reflection and creates a sense of expansion inside the space.
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Stage 2 Host- Story Conveyor
My project started with the trailer, in which I found some negative current situations and the function of an advertisement. This trailer tried to communicate with the public, but sadly, no one came close to it. Therefore, I thought maybe I could transform this abandoned trailer into a new host that gathers people together and creates a relationship between the trailer and humankind. Through a series of studies about objects, people, memories, and public participation, exploring different potentials in different realms for building interaction. I found that objects can somehow create a link in memories or emotions with people, which can relate to material culture.
In order to better visualise this interactive relationship, I chose ‘book’ as my object to develop my thoughts. With some background research, I found that children’s and teenagers’ reading habits are declining, and some public libraries are shutting down year after year. As a result, I wonder if I can use this trailer as an installation to bring books close to the public and serve as an advertising tool to promote reading habits and a means of building relationships within the community.
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Stage 3 -Sensory Healing Space
The scent is omnipresent but often overlooked. This study explores the important role of olfaction in daily life, particularly its potential to evoke memories and facilitate communication. By delving into the influence of scent, the aim is to integrate scent into spatial design to promote physical and mental healing. With the growing concern over mental health issues, I propose a conceptual installation that provides a brief moment of relaxation for people in bustling cities, enhancing their overall well-being. Through case studies and experimental design in my methodology, this study investigates how scent is linked to memory. Finally, I chose the city of Glasgow as my design site for transforming abandoned phone booths into an immersive space that enhances well-being and serves as archives of memories. The results of this study will provide new perspectives on the use of olfaction in spatial design and offer a model for the reuse of vacant spaces in the city.
Scent X Memory
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