This doctoral research investigates the integration of traditional Chinese "Three-Jing" theory with Western design thinking to establish an innovative educational paradigm for Chinese environmental design. Through systematic analysis of the field's evolution from 1956 to 2024, the study identifies three critical challenges: ambiguous disciplinary positioning, insufficient systematic teaching methods, and limited integration of cultural traditions with modern approaches. The research employs a qualitative methodology across three progressive stages: theoretical foundation development, case analysis of successful design thinking applications, and validation through teaching pilots. The research proposes a "Three-Layer Environmental Design Thinking Framework" that systematically combines Chinese aesthetic philosophy with contemporary design method, though this framework requires further validation and refinement in future studies. Three pilot studies were conducted: a five-hour Cumulus workshop focusing on physical form, a two-week Design Marathon exploring emotional connections, and a month-long studio at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute examining philosophical dimensions. Analysis of these experiences, combined with insights from Chinese aesthetic philosophy and contemporary design methodology, suggests potential for integrating traditional concepts of Wu-Jing (physical entity), Qing-Jing (emotional resonance), and Yi-Jing (spiritual culture) with modern design thinking approaches. The research findings indicate promising directions for enhancing students' design capabilities and cultural sensitivity while addressing contemporary challenges. Survey results from participants and expert evaluations provide valuable insights for future development. The research concludes by proposing recommendations for building academic communities, enhancing educational practices, and suggesting future research directions, particularly emphasizing the balance between technological innovation and cultural preservation in environmental design education. This research contributes to ongoing discussions about integrating Eastern and Western design education approaches and offers practical insights for potential educational reforms in Chinese environmental design.
Questa ricerca dottorale esamina l'integrazione della teoria tradizionale cinese "Tre-Jing" con il design thinking occidentale per stabilire un paradigma educativo innovativo per il design ambientale cinese. Attraverso un'analisi sistematica dell'evoluzione del campo dal 1956 al 2024, lo studio identifica tre sfide critiche: un posizionamento disciplinare ambiguo, metodi di insegnamento sistematici insufficienti e una limitata integrazione delle tradizioni culturali con gli approcci moderni. La ricerca impiega una metodologia qualitativa attraverso tre fasi progressive: sviluppo delle basi teoriche, analisi di casi di applicazioni di successo del design thinking e validazione attraverso progetti pilota di insegnamento. La ricerca propone un "Framework del Design Thinking Ambientale a Tre Livelli" che combina sistematicamente la filosofia estetica cinese con il metodo di design contemporaneo, sebbene questo framework richieda ulteriore validazione e perfezionamento in studi futuri. Sono stati condotti tre studi pilota: un workshop Cumulus di cinque ore incentrato sulla forma fisica, una Design Marathon di due settimane che esplora le connessioni emotive e uno studio di un mese presso l'Istituto di Belle Arti del Sichuan che esamina le dimensioni filosofiche. L'analisi di queste esperienze, combinata con intuizioni dalla filosofia estetica cinese e dalla metodologia di design contemporanea, suggerisce il potenziale di integrare i concetti tradizionali di Wu-Jing (entità fisica), Qing-Jing (risonanza emotiva) e Yi-Jing (cultura spirituale) con gli approcci moderni del design thinking. I risultati della ricerca indicano direzioni promettenti per migliorare le capacità di design degli studenti e la sensibilità culturale affrontando al contempo le sfide contemporanee. I risultati dei sondaggi dei partecipanti e le valutazioni degli esperti forniscono preziose intuizioni per lo sviluppo futuro. La ricerca si conclude proponendo raccomandazioni per la costruzione di comunità accademiche, il miglioramento delle pratiche educative e suggerendo direzioni per la ricerca futura, enfatizzando in particolare l'equilibrio tra innovazione tecnologica e preservazione culturale nell'educazione al design ambientale. Questa ricerca contribuisce alle discussioni in corso sull'integrazione degli approcci educativi al design orientali e occidentali e offre spunti pratici per potenziali riforme educative nel design ambientale cinese.
New chinese environmental design education: a paradigm integrating chinese traditions with western design thinking
Yeqiu, Yang
2025
Abstract
This doctoral research investigates the integration of traditional Chinese "Three-Jing" theory with Western design thinking to establish an innovative educational paradigm for Chinese environmental design. Through systematic analysis of the field's evolution from 1956 to 2024, the study identifies three critical challenges: ambiguous disciplinary positioning, insufficient systematic teaching methods, and limited integration of cultural traditions with modern approaches. The research employs a qualitative methodology across three progressive stages: theoretical foundation development, case analysis of successful design thinking applications, and validation through teaching pilots. The research proposes a "Three-Layer Environmental Design Thinking Framework" that systematically combines Chinese aesthetic philosophy with contemporary design method, though this framework requires further validation and refinement in future studies. Three pilot studies were conducted: a five-hour Cumulus workshop focusing on physical form, a two-week Design Marathon exploring emotional connections, and a month-long studio at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute examining philosophical dimensions. Analysis of these experiences, combined with insights from Chinese aesthetic philosophy and contemporary design methodology, suggests potential for integrating traditional concepts of Wu-Jing (physical entity), Qing-Jing (emotional resonance), and Yi-Jing (spiritual culture) with modern design thinking approaches. The research findings indicate promising directions for enhancing students' design capabilities and cultural sensitivity while addressing contemporary challenges. Survey results from participants and expert evaluations provide valuable insights for future development. The research concludes by proposing recommendations for building academic communities, enhancing educational practices, and suggesting future research directions, particularly emphasizing the balance between technological innovation and cultural preservation in environmental design education. This research contributes to ongoing discussions about integrating Eastern and Western design education approaches and offers practical insights for potential educational reforms in Chinese environmental design.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14242/220056
URN:NBN:IT:POLIMI-220056