Heritages: Design Methods as Tools to Support Management of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
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ID: T4EU-USIL-001
Creator/Author: Lubomira Trojan
Description/Abstract: The presentation focuses on using design methods to support the management of intangible cultural heritage (ICH). ICH includes traditions, rituals, knowledge, skills, crafts and other living expressions passed between generations. Effective heritage management should protect these resources while also using their potential for regional development. Design thinking and service design provide a holistic, interdisciplinary and people-centred approach. Research included surveys, interviews, observation and a workshop in Cieszyn Silesia. The results showed that design methods can help create new services, strengthen cooperation, increase public awareness, support intergenerational transmission and develop tourism. They also help heritage managers better understand users’ needs and strengthen social ties and motivation to protect local heritage.
