A Design of Dan Kwian Ceramic Candle Holder Sets

Abstract

This research is a Research and Development (R&D) study aimed at exploring fundamental information about Dan Kwian pottery and design theories. The study applies these concepts to the design and prototype development of a Dan Kwian clay candleholder set. Additionally, it evaluates user satisfaction with the design of the candleholder set. By integrating the local wisdom of Dan Kwian pottery with design concepts and theories, the study establishes a systematic design process for the clay candleholder set. The research was conducted in three phases based on its objectives, with a sample group of 100 participants determined through simple random sampling. The evaluation of satisfaction with the Dan Kwian clay candleholder set encompassed four dimensions, with the overall mean satisfaction rated as highly appropriate (=4.48, SD=0.71). The findings for each dimension are as follows: a local identity value: rated as highly appropriate, with a mean score of (=4.70, SD=0.60),  a material and production process value: rated as highly appropriate, with a mean score of (=4.39, SD=0.82), an aesthetic value: Rated as highly appropriate, with a mean score of (=4.44, SD=0.66, a utilitarian value: rated as highly appropriate, with a mean score of (=4.40, SD=0.75).