Product innovation design from waste materials from water hyacinth weaving. to promote the development of community products

Abstract

                 This research aims  to 1)  study the leftover materials from the weaving of water hyacinth. 2) to design innovative products from the leftover materials of water hyacinth weaving. 3) to create guidelines for designing innovative products from leftover materials of water hyacinth weaving using a Mixed Method research approach, combining qualitative and quantitative research methods. Data is collected from the weaving group regarding the weaving process, and product satisfaction is assessed with a questionnaire about the products made from the leftover materials. Data is analyzed using basic statistical methods.The research findings indicate that the leftover water hyacinth material from the weaving process is abundant and can be repurposed. The results of the product satisfaction evaluation, with 50 respondents, show that the most suitable product design from the leftover materials is Design 2, with a high suitability rating (average score 4.48). The second-highest rated design is Design 1 (average score 4.46), and the third is Design 3 (average score 4.31). Overall, all three designs have a high suitability level with an average score of 4.41.The feedback on the aesthetics, functionality, and the incorporation of local wisdom in the designs showed strong approval for Design 2 (average score 4.48). This design is deemed suitable for developing a prototype product from the leftover materials of water hyacinth weaving for production and further use in entrepreneurship. The findings suggest that the leftover materials can be utilized to add value to the products, and decorative elements can be incorporated to enhance their beauty, making them more unique and attractive.               The concept behind designing products from leftover materials from the weaving of water hyacinth is to address environmental concerns and offer a solution by creating community products that meet local needs. It also aims to expand the market for woven water hyacinth products, benefiting the community.