Problem
Youths today are subject to a diverse world and hence face multicultural issues, which include difficulties of expression and pressure to adapt to the local culture.
Project
Reconceptualise educational stem kits to incorporate cultural learning - how might we facilitate a workshop which improves the integration of ancestral and local cultures for youths?
Matariki Lights is a lantern-making workshop toolkit encouraging interaction between different cultures. This workshop intends to help youths better identify and express their heritage, introduce indigenous narratives and foster places of belonging relating to the local community.
Matariki as a core New Zealand narrative.
The kit features disassembled frame parts, blank sheet panels, and a learning guide. Children can collectively learn about the symbolism of the Matariki stars in a classroom setting. This activity inspires the storytelling processes during their lantern-making.
The Working Journey
This project went through a 15-week journey to reach its current stage. The four key phases of discover, define, develop, and deliver using the Double Diamond Design framework have guided this process.
