Browsing Masters Research Projects by Date
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Second-generation Chinese New Zealanders’ Experience of Negotiating Between Two Cultures: a Qualitative Study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This practice research project examines the lived experiences of second-generation Chinese New Zealanders by focusing on their experiences of navigating between two cultural worlds. It is the first in New Zealand to examine ... -
Our Water: A Series of Public Service Announcements that Highlight the Impact of Plastic on Water
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This research consists of two parts: the research project report and the production proposal. The purpose of this research was to explore how to make a series of poetic public service announcement (PSA) films that highlight ... -
Returning to Memory An Exhibition of Oracle Bone Script
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Oracle bone script was the earliest form of Chinese characters carved on turtle plastrons and animal bones using a sharp tool. Oracle bone script was used for divination through fire in the Shang dynasty (c.1600-1046 BCE). ... -
Siheyuan: Refurbishing an Auckland Childcare Centre Using Traditional Chinese Courtyard Typologies
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Cities can be alienating places for children. In the fast processes of urbanization children are often deprived of the opportunity to be part of a local social environment. In this study, I use Chinese courtyard spaces as ... -
A Chinese Grid-combining Chinese and Western Approaches to Composition
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Western researchers often choose classic Western paintings as research objects and less frequently consider the artistic works of other cultures. Similarly, Chinese studies have traditionally tended to focus on Chinese ... -
Nurturing a Zero Waste Mindset Through a Gamified App
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Municipal solid waste has been one of the major issues for modern cities, caused by urbanisation. Each stage from the waste streams is bringing detrimental pollution to our environment, threatening the entire ecosystem, ... -
Is There a ‘right’ Time? Exploring Women’s Views and Understandings on the Timing of Motherhood in Aotearoa, New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Despite the trend in the Western world of many women delaying motherhood beyond 30 years of age, motherhood is still recognised as a central role for women. Consequently, most women in Western societies are continuing to ... -
Some THIN About Me: a Graphic Novel About a Chinese Girl Suffering from Eating Disorder
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Some THIN About Me is a graphic novel dominated by memories and self-discovery. It consists of 50 pages of illustrations, photos and collages. This artwork focuses on the combination of text, images and physical materials ... -
Simplifying Information For an Indoor Wayfinding System
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)The purpose of this research was to explore how to simplify information in wayfinding systems through information design, with a focus on combining emergency evacuation procedures and an indoor wayfinding system. That focus ... -
Picturing Obesity: Drawing on Cultural Imagery to Trigger Positive Behaviour Change
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Picturing Obesity is a practice-based research project. The focus is on visual-storytelling informed by the Chinese approach of reducing and potentially eliminating the increasing obesity problems in China. Illustrations ... -
Havoc in Heaven: a Digital Picture Book Experiment
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)To find the new expression of digital book illustrations, this research project used an experiment of a digital picture book, Havoc in Heaven. With the development of digital technology, digital books have exerted a crucial ... -
OLOF: SPACE BEAR. Handmade Filmmaking Lensed Through a Cosmic Mythological Narrative
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Olof: Space Bear. Handmade Filmmaking Lensed Through a Cosmic Mythological Narrative, is an art practice as research project that drew upon mythological narratives, and handmade making methods, as a platform to develop a ... -
A Contemporary View of the Aesthetic Lifestyle of the Shared Community in China
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)The aim of this research project is to explore alternative visual narrative strategies for the conceptual manifestation of a contemporary Chinese aesthetic lifestyle of a popular shared community in China. Referring to the ... -
Exploring Personal Narrative and Storytelling Through the Recreation of a Historical Children's Fairy Tale
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)This report discusses the main design decisions that informed the creation of my picture book ‘Manting and the Emperor.’ Through illustration and storytelling I have fused a specific memory from my childhood to Hans ... -
The Usefulness of Harmonised for Whanau in Supporting Taitamariki to Have Healthy Relationships: a User Experience Co-inquiry Study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)This research study explored the usefulness of the Harmonised mHealth application (app) for whānau in supporting taitamariki to have healthy relationships. Harmonised is a Māori centred yet inclusive intervention co-developed ... -
How Can the Social Media Platform WeChat Be Used to Promote the Declining Yunnan Huadeng Opera?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)This study theorises that cultural self-contempt and negative media influences have contributed to the decline of the Huadeng opera. It also finds that these negative influences might be overcome through the use of modern ... -
Visual-storytelling Power of Comic Communication: application of Chinese Sociocultural Beliefs for Teaching Morality
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Comics are a delightful communication medium. Most of us, mainly the older generation, have grown up with comics, such as Superman, Batman, Saint Seiya, and Dragon Ball. A comic is, in many ways, more superior in communication ... -
Evoking Spatial Experience Through Biomimicry and Biophilic Design
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)This project in biomimicry and biophilia is a very challenging project for me as a landscape design graduate. I have always loved to design landscapes and interior spaces in which people are able to enjoy themselves. ... -
The Heartside: the Visual Communication Design of Engaging with Young Women to Address Menstrual Taboos
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Creating a positive narrative around menstruation has been the focus of my research. I have investigated how electronic stickers (e-stickers) can be used to create visual narratives that enable young women to communicate ... -
The Design and Development of a Mobile App: Branding Indonesia as an Experience Tourism Destination
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)The main aim of my research project is to use a multidisciplinary and mixed method approach to design an app to increase Indonesia’s brand awareness as an adventurous place to visit. Tourism is becoming a significant service ...