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From Folklore to Form Sustainable Furniture as a Story of Adaptation and Identity

Nguyen, Thuy Trang LU (2026) IDEM05 20241
Industrial Design
Abstract (Swedish)
Fairy tales have long captivated audiences with their timeless narratives and symbolic depth. Inspired by these stories, this thesis explores how the abstract concepts embedded within fairy tales can be translated into tangible, functional designs. While constructing a narrative may seem straightforward, the real challenge lies in transforming these intangible ideas into physical objects that not only serve a practical purpose but also evoke the enchantment and wonder characteristic of these tales.
Through this exploration, the thesis demonstrates how storytelling can extend beyond the realm of imagination and manifest within the material world. By bridging narrative and design, it seeks to enrich everyday experiences, allowing ordinary... (More)
Fairy tales have long captivated audiences with their timeless narratives and symbolic depth. Inspired by these stories, this thesis explores how the abstract concepts embedded within fairy tales can be translated into tangible, functional designs. While constructing a narrative may seem straightforward, the real challenge lies in transforming these intangible ideas into physical objects that not only serve a practical purpose but also evoke the enchantment and wonder characteristic of these tales.
Through this exploration, the thesis demonstrates how storytelling can extend beyond the realm of imagination and manifest within the material world. By bridging narrative and design, it seeks to enrich everyday experiences, allowing ordinary objects to carry a sense of magic and the extraordinary. (Less)
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author
Nguyen, Thuy Trang LU
supervisor
organization
course
IDEM05 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Design anthropology, Fairy tales, Storytelling in design, Identity and expression, Sustainability
report number
IDEM05
language
English
id
9211066
date added to LUP
2026-04-21 14:56:01
date last changed
2026-04-21 14:56:01
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  abstract     = {{Fairy tales have long captivated audiences with their timeless narratives and symbolic depth. Inspired by these stories, this thesis explores how the abstract concepts embedded within fairy tales can be translated into tangible, functional designs. While constructing a narrative may seem straightforward, the real challenge lies in transforming these intangible ideas into physical objects that not only serve a practical purpose but also evoke the enchantment and wonder characteristic of these tales.
Through this exploration, the thesis demonstrates how storytelling can extend beyond the realm of imagination and manifest within the material world. By bridging narrative and design, it seeks to enrich everyday experiences, allowing ordinary objects to carry a sense of magic and the extraordinary.}},
  author       = {{Nguyen, Thuy Trang}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{From Folklore to Form Sustainable Furniture as a Story of Adaptation and Identity}},
  year         = {{2026}},
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