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A cross-cultural innovation

The methodology for adapting Moku-Zogan techniques to contemporary furniture design development

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ID22423325
AuthorsWan Noor Faaizah Wan Omar (0009-0001-6327-5891, Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Kedah, corresponding author), Valerie Michael (0000-0002-6114-7466, Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Sarawak), Azyyati Anuar (0000-0002-3586-6029, Faculty of Business and Management, Digital Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Kedah), Akira Ueda (0000-0003-3836-5809, Design Research Institute, Chiba University), Nazlina Shaari (0000-0002-1677-0443, Universiti Putra Malaysia), Yanti Mustapha (0000-0002-1871-9457, Universiti Teknologi MARA), Yanti Aspha Ameira Mustapha (Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Kedah)
Year2026
Pages1-24
Publication date2026-07-17
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Design Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1460-6925 • E-ISSN: 1756-3062
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14606925.2026.2694571
OpenAlexW7169603260
LanguageEN
References cited50

This research explores how the traditional Japanese Moku-Zogan wood inlay technique can be adapted to reflect Malaysian cultural identity in contemporary furniture design. It examines how cross-cultural elements influence creative design thinking and innovation. Using a two-phase methodology, the study first analyses design development through two key frameworks: the Biomimicry Design Process (BDP) and the Hybrid Art Identity (HAI) Framework. In the second phase, the research assesses how these theories translate into practice by observing 10 design students over a year-long project. Pre- and post-design surveys measure changes in their thinking. The study offers valuable insights into integrating cultural heritage with modern design, contributing to a deeper understanding of cross-cultural innovation in the design process.

Architectural design · Cultural heritage · Design process · Design Thinking · Textile design · Architecture, Design, and Social History · Crafts, Textile, and Design · Cultural and Communication Design Research

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