FOCUS ON ARTS : FAR, SSRU

An Exploratory Study on the Development Process of Bio-based Alternative Leather from Coconut Husk

2025-11-06T13:59:57+07:00

This research aimed to explore and develop an alternative material for artificial leather production from coconut husk, focusing on utilizing coconut husks—an agricultural byproduct abundantly found in Thailand—to create sustainable value-added materials. The study investigated the physical and chemical properties of coconut fibers, which were found to be strong, durable, highly absorbent and naturally colored. These fibers were blended with natural rubber latex in appropriate proportions to produce an artificial leather material with a texture and appearance closely resembling genuine leather. The research adopted the principles of the Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG), emphasizing environmentally friendly production processes. The study aims to develop an alternative leather material that combines aesthetics, durability, and sustainability, meeting the demands of both domestic and international markets. Furthermore, this innovation aimed to reduce dependence on animal leather, minimize agricultural waste, support community-based economies through continuous income generation, and enhance Thailand’s capacity and competitiveness in textile and sustainable material innovation on a global scale.

The Creative Self-Identity in Movie Recommendation Videos of TikTok Creators

2025-12-22T14:12:04+07:00

This study aims to study the creative identity in movie recommendation videos of popular TikTok creators. It is a qualitative research employing textual analysis of movie recommendation videos with over 1,000,000 views, selected from three TikTok channels: Mr. Stories Boy, Kie Alan, and Big Napat Viral Stories. The findings reveal that each TikTok creator demonstrates a distinctive creative identity, characterized by unique styles and approaches. The individuality of each creator is influenced by personal interests, experiences, and professional backgrounds, which shape their distinct methods of video production. As a result, the creators exhibit clear creative identities, diverse content, emotional engagement with audiences, and high-quality production with positive messages. All these elements contribute to increasing followers, enhancing audience engagement, and making the videos go viral, thereby elevating the creators’ popularity on the platform.

Interactive Rattan Vase Design

2025-12-23T13:53:35+07:00

In addition, rattan is a fast-growing and environmentally friendly resource, which is a suitable fit for today's sustainable design concepts, but Thai handicrafts are facing declining popularity due to the expansion of technology-based products, which can create convenience and provide a better interactive experience for users. This research therefore proposes a way to develop wickerworkto interact with consumers. It relies on the elastic properties of rattan as a basis for experimenting with new works. The result of the experimental design was a wicker vase made from rattan that merged wires with copper wires inside to control the structure. The important factors are the density of the weave, the spacing of the pattern, and the size of the rattan, which will clearly affect the shape stability and the ability to collapse, shrink, and bend the workpiece. In conclusion, this research suggests that rattan not only meets the needs of decorative and functional uses. But it can also be developed into handicraft products that interact with users. The result is an approach that helps to enhance the value of local wisdom. It connects with contemporary ways and opens up new opportunities for the development of more sustainable design innovations.

Creative materials from lotus stems

2025-11-04T10:53:08+07:00

ABSTRACT

Project of Creative Materials from Lotus Stems. The purpose was to study the features, properties, and benefits of the lotus stem. The research method was to explore and study information about the characteristics, properties, and benefits of the lotus stem from research documents. Online media and experiments were conducted to process lotus stems into creative materials. The results indicated that the lotus stalk, which was an agricultural waste material, was high in fibers and cellulose. Processes such as spinning, bleaching, natural dyeing, papermaking, and compound mixing were conducted; it was found that boiling for 3–6 hours helped to soften and separate the fibers well. Spinning made the fibers fine and evenly distributed. Bleaching improved the brightness and durability of the material. These processes affected the fiber's fineness, translucency, durability, and unique pattern. Despite the limitations of complex processes and quality control, the lotus stem was considered a highly potent alternative material. It could reduce waste, add value to local resources, and be in line with the BCG (Bio-Circular-Green Economy) approach, which could be extended to commercial production in the future.

Natural Printmaking Art: A Creative Process for Developing Autistic Children through Group Activities

2025-12-21T15:00:44+07:00

This research aimed (1) to study the creative process of natural printmaking art using the technique of hammering leaves and flowers on fabric among autistic children, (2) to analyze the effects of the activity on the development of emotions, concentration, social skills, and learning of autistic children, and (3) to create a prototype of an art activity that can be applied in the context of therapy and education for special children. The findings revealed that the activity enhanced concentration, hand-eye coordination, physical strength control, and social skills such as waiting, collaboration, and exchanging ideas. The artworks reflected emotional expression, creativity, and self-esteem, aligning with art therapy concepts that regard art as a medium connecting the inner and outer world. In addition, the group setting encouraged the children to cooperate, share materials, and develop patience, which further supported social integration and peer interaction. The process of selecting plants, arranging them, and creating imprints on fabric allowed the children to make independent decisions, solve problems creatively, and take pride in their accomplishments. These experiences promoted not only individual growth but also collective learning outcomes. This study suggests that nature-based art activities can be effectively applied to develop autistic children, improve their emotional and cognitive abilities, and provide meaningful social learning opportunities in therapeutic and educational contexts.

Consumer Personality and Knowledge Sharing Behavior on E-marketplace Platforms: The Mediating Roles of Subjective Well-being and Trust for Tosakan Nakas Herbal Inhaler and Herbal Balm Products, SCG Grand Martech Co., Ltd.

2025-11-11T12:14:28+07:00

This quantitative study aims to analyze the direct and indirect influences of consumer personality on knowledge-sharing behavior regarding Tosakan Nakas brand herbal inhaler and herbal balm products on e-marketplace platforms, with subjective well-being and trust as mediating variables. The sample consisted of 320 consumers who had previously purchased or used these products through e-marketplace platforms. Data were collected via a questionnaire and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate that Extraversion and Openness to Experience personalities have a positive influence on both trust and subjective well-being, while Neuroticism has a negative influence on both mediating variables. Furthermore, both trust and subjective well-being positively influence knowledge-sharing behavior. Certain personality traits were also found to have an indirect effect on knowledge-sharing behavior via these mediating variables on e- marketplace platforms.

Transformable Jewelry Design: Applying the Transform Concept for Sustainable Fashion

2025-11-04T10:57:20+07:00

The purpose of this rescarch was to study Transformable Jewelry Design: Applying the Transform Concept for Sustainable Fashion. The research method was carried out in 3 Phase: Phase 1: Studied information about jewelry design with concepts; Transformed from Research Papers Online Media Phase 2: Analyzed data to guide the design, and Phase 3: Designed jewelry derived from the concept. Transform The results of the study collected information on the concept. Transform concluded that the Transform concept in jewelry design was a development that responded to the needs of modern consumers who valued. It focuses on creating jewelry that could change shape or style according to different occasions and lifestyles. The main characteristic of this concept was a design that emphasized the variety of uses. The uniqueness of the wearer and the reduction of unnecessary resource consumption made jewelry not only an item of beauty, but also an economic, social, and environmental value. The benefits of the Transform concept included reducing the burden of buying multiple pieces of jewelry. It helped solve the problem of waste and wasteful use of resources, as well as increasing the opportunity for wearers to created their own unique styles freely. This responded to the needs of today's consumers and could be a design approach that took into account the use of value and was also in line with the concept of the creative economy.

Davyn: Reimagining Urban Childhood in Contemporary Bangkok Through Art Toy Narratives

2025-12-21T15:02:07+07:00

This study examines the cultural significance of art toys as contemporary art media that document and critique urban transformation in Bangkok. Focusing on Davyn, an art toy created by Pasutt Kanrattanasutra and exhibited in "Somewhere Else in the World: Chareonkrung" (February 1-23, 2025), the research explores how art toys function as material narratives reflecting tensions between heritage conservation, rapid urban expansion, and evolving childhood concepts in metropolitan spaces. The Chareonkrung district, Bangkok's first paved road and a historic cultural junction, serves as both a geographical site and symbolic backdrop for understanding how urban transformation affects lived experiences and collective memory.

The research adopts a mixed-methods approach combining critical visual analysis, ethnographic inquiry, and spatial contextualization, drawing on material culture theory, audience reception studies, and urban anthropology. Through examination of Davyn's design elements, exhibition context, and audience engagement, this study investigates how the art toy functions as a symbol of simplicity and nostalgia while weaving complex discourses about sustainable development, community displacement, and environmental consciousness.

The findings reveal that contemporary art toys serve as cultural mediators between adult memory and childhood imagination, creating dialogic spaces where diverse audiences confront questions about progress, sustainability, and intergenerational responsibility. This research contributes to contemporary art in Southeast Asian contexts and material culture studies, demonstrating how collectible objects transcend commercial value to generate meaningful conversations about urban futures and ecological sustainability. The study challenges hierarchies between high art and popular culture, positioning art toys as legitimate vehicles for social critique and cultural documentation in rapidly urbanizing environments.

Guidelines for Utilizing Performing Arts to Cultivate Citizenship for Youth in the Digital Era: The Bureau of Civil Politics Promotion, King Prajadhipok's Institute

2025-12-16T10:56:02+07:00

The youth are vital citizens in the digital era, and the King Prajadhipok's Institute's Bureau of Civil Politics Promotion effectively utilizes the unique qualities of performing arts to cultivate citizenship among them. This article studies the guidelines for applying performing arts to citizenship cultivation for digital youth, specifically analyzing the Good Citizen Youth Project (2023-2025) using a mixed-methods approach and descriptive analysis. The result that research identifies performing arts as a powerful communication tool for storytelling and identity expression across physical and digital platforms. The framework integrates three core processes: participatory lectures for knowledge building, role model demonstrations to inspire conviction, and practical digital media creation. Key components involve facilitators, participants, and "local asset" content grounded in the five pillars of democracy, history, and culture. Cultivation occurs at the individual level through direct experience and at the media level by empowering youth as digital storytellers on platforms like TikTok, fostering cultural awareness and creative political participation. Furthermore, performing arts have evolved from historical governance instruments into mechanisms for developing "critical citizens" prepared for digital challenges. The integration of traditional culture with modern technology not only preserves national heritage but also yields tangible results through effective social media expansion and widespread public acceptance.

Participatory and Human-Centered Design Approaches for Improving Public Spaces at Klong Suan Floating Market, Thailand

2025-11-06T13:44:43+07:00

The purpose of this research was to study participatory and human-centered design for improving the environment at Klong Suan Floating Market in Thailand. Most of the community’s population is elderly; however, observations indicate that the environment, particularly public spaces, is not sufficiently supportive and may pose safety risks for users. In addition, elderly visitors to the market may encounter similar challenges. The study divided public spaces into six functional areas for analysis: (1) main parking area, (2) indoor parking area, (3) public toilets, (4) side walkway entrance, (5) entrance/exit across the mosque, and (6) riverside walkway. A survey method was used together with a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach. Data were collected from 400 samples, including residents and travelers, and were analyzed to determine appropriate space improvement guidelines. Findings indicate the need to redesign parking areas for vehicles and disabled users, improve walkway safety, and enhance accessibility and shading to better support elderly visitors. The findings of this study provide practical guidelines for improving public spaces to better support elderly users, enhance usability and comfort, and minimize potential safety risks.

Participatory Mentoring in the Creation of Thai Dance Thesis: A Case Study of “The Legend of Rak Long Khu”

2025-12-18T09:59:12+07:00

This study investigates the efficacy of participatory mentoring in the development of senior Thai dance theses, specifically through the case study of "The Legend of Rak Long Khu." The primary objectives are to establish a pedagogical framework for participatory advising, evaluate the process through practice-based reflection, and propose a model that fosters students' artistic identity and self- efficacy. By integrating three core concepts reflective practice, safe space, and participatory mentoring this study examines the collaborative dynamics between advisors and students in choreography, set design, and lighting. The findings demonstrate that a supportive, non-hierarchical environment encourages deeper inquiry and innovation. Furthermore, the results indicate that this mentoring model enhances students' sense of ownership and clarifies their artistic identities, ultimately yielding performances that successfully synthesize Thai traditional elements with contemporary Western techniques.

The See-Through Train: A Semiotic Analysis of Scenography in the Stage Play Murder on the Orient Express

2025-12-22T12:39:14+07:00

This study aims to analyze the semiotics of scenography in the stage play Murder on the Orient Express. Employing a qualitative research approach and textual analysis, the study focuses on the see- through train structure as a central element of storytelling. The findings indicate that the set was designed to replicate a 1930s train carriage, featuring wooden frames, gold-accented Art Deco patterns, and warm- toned lamps. The stage space is open on both sides, allowing audiences to view the performance from multiple perspectives. Semiotic analysis reveals that the see-through train has a denotative meaning, representing the physical setting of the narrative, while its connotative meanings include transparency, truth revelation, the paradox between beauty and violence, and a structural framework that confines the characters. The dual-sided stage space symbolizes multiple perspectives of truth, enabling the audience to act as observers or judges of the characters’ actions. This study underscores the significance of scenographic design in conveying semiotic meanings and enhancing the audience's multi-dimensional viewing experience.