西拉雅族近年在文化復振與正名運動的推動下,逐步獲得法律與社會層面的認可與關注。然而,在制度層面「被看見」之後,大眾對西拉雅族的理解仍多停留於節慶活動、新聞報導或單一象徵符號,對於他們日常生活樣貌、部落分布、傳統工藝等文化脈絡仍缺乏系統性的認識。當關注熱度逐漸消退,族群文化容易再次淡出公共視野。文化認同若僅存在於法律文本與短暫的媒體曝光,而未轉化為具體、可被觸摸與記憶的日常經驗,則難以在社會中形成穩定且深層的文化理解。
我們希望透過「設計轉譯」的方式,讓西拉雅族文化不只被閱讀,而是能被觀看、持有、使用與體驗。進而讓西拉雅族文化從「制度上的存在」轉化為「生活中的感知與連結」,設計出以西拉雅特有工藝十字繡圖樣為主題的小米酒、用插圖描述生活樣貌的手冊及能帶民眾實際體驗十字繡製作的體驗包,期望能讓民眾透過接觸、參與及體驗,對西拉雅族建立清晰而具體的文化印象,能以親近且具記憶點的方式讓這份文化被傳遞與保存。
With the goal of transforming Siraya culture from an “institutional presence” into a “living experience and connection,” this initiative adopts a design-driven approach that integrates cross-stitch imagery, cultural handbooks, and embroidery workshops as key mediums. Through these tangible and participatory forms, the project seeks to bridge the gap between abstract cultural knowledge and everyday perception. By encouraging visual recognition, hands-on engagement, and personal interaction, it gradually builds a clear and concrete cultural impression of the Siraya people among the public. Ultimately, it aims to convey, sustain, and revitalize this cultural heritage in a way that is accessible, engaging, and memorable.