此作品融合苑裡藺草編織技法與植物染色工藝，透過羽花編與網花編展現光影層次，並以藍靛與胭脂蟲染色強調客家文化色彩。苑裡藺草工藝曾是台灣重要技藝，但隨著塑膠與工業製品的普及，市場需求降低，技藝逐漸流失，使產業與文化傳承面臨挑戰。此產品希望透過設計，將藺草從傳統日用品轉化為兼具美學與功能性的燈具，能夠融入現代家居市場，提升文化價值並創造新的市場機會。

燈具的造型靈感來自客家建築，燈罩運用羽花編與網花編技法，呼應窗櫺透光意象，使燈光投射出層次變化，增強視覺效果。色彩部分透過藍靛與胭脂蟲染色，讓燈具與地方文化相呼應，藍色象徵穩定與傳承，紅色代表生命力與活力。本作品選用可再生材料，並將編織過程中的短藺草邊料磨成粉，點綴於燈具把手與裝飾部件，落實資源再利用的環保概念。此外，透過模組化設計，使燈罩與底座可拆卸更換，延長使用壽命，提升燈具適應性並減少資源浪費。

本作品與苑裡工藝師合作，讓傳統技藝透過設計創新得以延續，也讓年輕人能重新認識藺草編織的價值。作品不僅展現地方文化，也符合搖籃到搖籃與SDGs的永續設計理念，確保藺草工藝在現代社會中持續發展，實現文化傳承與環保永續的雙重目標。

Dream Weaver

This project integrates Yuanli rush weaving techniques with botanical dyeing craftsmanship, employing Feather Weaving and Net Weaving to create intricate light and shadow effects. The application of indigo and cochineal dyeing further accentuates Hakka cultural aesthetics. Once a flourishing craft in Taiwan, Yuanli rush weaving has gradually declined due to the rise of plastic and industrial materials, diminishing market demand and placing cultural transmission at risk. This design seeks to transform rush weaving from a traditional household craft into a refined lighting fixture that seamlessly blends aesthetics with functionality, ensuring its relevance in contemporary interiors while revitalizing its cultural significance and economic viability.

The lamp’s structural inspiration is derived from Hakka architecture, with its shade incorporating Feather and Net Weaving techniques to mimic the light-diffusing properties of traditional lattice windows. This interplay of woven patterns enriches the illumination with layered depth, enhancing the ambient atmosphere. The color scheme, achieved through natural indigo and cochineal dyes, reinforces regional identity, with blue symbolizing stability and heritage while red represents vitality and cultural resilience. The use of sustainable materials is central to this project, as residual rush grass from the weaving process is finely ground and incorporated into the lamp’s handles and decorative elements, exemplifying a zero-waste approach. Furthermore, the modular design allows for detachable components, extending the product’s lifespan, improving adaptability across various settings, and reducing material waste, aligning with circular economy principles.

By collaborating with local artisans, this project not only preserves an endangered craft but also fosters an appreciation for rush weaving among younger generations. More than just a lighting fixture, it embodies the fusion of cultural heritage and contemporary design, aligning with Cradle-to-Cradle principles and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. By ensuring the continuous evolution of Yuanli rush weaving within a sustainable framework, this project achieves a dual objective: the preservation of intangible cultural heritage and the advancement of environmental consciousness in product design.