#people #urbanplanning #landscape #market #shopping
Students will conduct a field survey alongside NCKU students in Taiwan to explore the shopping culture. Using LaLaport Taichung, a recently introduced Japanese “Jikan Shouhi-gata” (time-consuming) shopping mall concept, as a case study, they will analyze the overall shopping environment through a multisensory approach—sight, touch, sound, smell, and taste (food culture).
Their investigation will involve interviews with shoppers, mall management, and local government officials to understand urban planning considerations. Students will also explore art installations within the area to assess their impact on the shopping experience and cultural engagement. Additionally, they will evaluate the mall’s activities, facilities, design, and accessibility, comparing these elements with other shopping areas in Taiwan, such as those in Kaohsiung, Taichung, and Tainan.
Students will investigate things that capture their interest, they will develop proposals aimed at enhancing the quality of life for shoppers and providing value to other stakeholders involved.
Pilot DOJO in Taiwan (February 2025)
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