USING LOCAL SEDGE TO DESIGN AND DEVELOP CREATIVE PRODUCTS TO INCREASE PRODUCTION SKILLS IN THE COMMUNITY ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY CONCEPT

Abstract

This research involves the use of materials from the bulrush plant in the area of Khok Phong Subdistrict, Vichian Buri District, Phetchabun Province, to study the background and design products made from local bulrush. The objectives are to study the use of local bulrush, design products from local bulrush, and test the satisfaction of the product designs. This study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative research.

¹อาณัฏ ศิริพิชญ์ตระกูล, มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีราชมงคลพระนคร, โทร.091-945-9942, E-mail: arnut.si@rmutp.ac.th

 

From fieldwork and the design process, qualitative analysis revealed that the community in Khok Phong Subdistrict has the skills to process bulrush by drying, dyeing, and weaving into various patterns. For product

design, the researcher used naturally dyed bulrush to reduce costs and create added value. The design incorporated other materials, specifically rubberwood, which is inexpensive and for which there is a skilled labor roup in the community. Four stool designs were developed, focusing on shapes derived from natural forms, geometric shapes, and freeform shapes to create unique and interesting products.

Quantitative analysis involved testing satisfaction with the local bulrush product designs in three areas: 1) functionality and usability, 2) aesthetic appeal, and 3) material appropriateness. The study tested all four designs with a sample group of 50 people, resulting in the following average satisfaction scores: Design 1: () = 4.36 (very satisfactory), Design 2: () = 4.19 (very satisfactory), Design 3: () = 4.19 (very satisfactory), Design 4: () = 4.04 (very satisfactory). These results confirm the researcher’s hypothesis that the satisfaction levels are very satisfactory.