It is a forum for creative and intellectual exchange between Japan and the rest of the world, deepening our appreciation of all that Japan has to offer, and engaging and surprising even the most knowledgeable guests.

By starting conversations around Japanese design, craft, architecture, technology, travel and food and drink, Japan House London offers something for everyone.

Restoring the Ballantine House was not just about physical preservation but also about a cultural shift within the museum. Addressing internal culture was crucial to genuinely engage with the community and tell diverse stories. This involved staff training and open discussions about race, privilege, and inclusion. By fostering an environment where diverse voices are heard and respected, the museum can better serve its community and create innovative exhibitions and programs.

Sight

• Bustling Cityscapes: Canton is known for a skyline that blends modern skyscrapers like the iconic Canton Tower with historic architecture, including the Shamian Island colonial-era buildings and the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.

• Lively Markets: The streets and markets are alive with vibrant colors, especially during the annual Flower Fair at Chinese New Year when stalls are filled with bright blossoms, symbolizing luck and prosperity.

• Traditional Meets Modern: You’ll find the traditional lion dance during festivals alongside neon lights and ultra-modern structures that bring together the city’s long heritage and rapid development.

Smell

• Street Food Aromas: The streets of Guangzhou are filled with the aroma of barbecued meats, herbal broths, steamed dumplings, and fresh seafood. The smell of roasting char siu (barbecued pork) is a quintessential part of Cantonese street food culture.

• Flower Markets: During Chinese New Year, the flower markets fill the air with the scent of fresh orchids, lilies, and chrysanthemums, symbolizing good fortune.

• Spice and Medicinal Herbs: Cantonese cuisine often uses mild, aromatic spices, and traditional herbal medicine shops contribute earthy, unique fragrances to many neighborhoods.

Hear

• Cantonese Language and Opera: The melodic, rhythmic tones of the Cantonese language echo through the streets, along with the distinctive sounds of Cantonese opera. Opera performances in teahouses or cultural festivals add a unique auditory flavor to the city.

• Market Sounds: The lively bargaining in markets, food vendors calling out their offerings, and the sounds of bustling crowds bring an energetic and vibrant auditory experience.

• Festival Drums: During festivals, you’ll often hear drums from traditional lion dances, firecrackers, and lively music adding to the celebratory atmosphere.

Touch

• Textured Street Life: Walking through the city, you’ll feel cobblestone paths in historic neighborhoods like Shamian Island, contrasting with the smooth, modern walkways of new developments.

• Dim Sum Delicacies: Eating dim sum involves a tactile experience as you pick up dumplings, buns, and rice noodle rolls with chopsticks, feeling the textures of steamed, fried, and baked treats.

• Cool River Breeze: The city’s subtropical climate, alongside the Pearl River, offers a humid, warm sensation, especially in summer, and a refreshing cool breeze near the river in the evening.

Taste

• Dim Sum: Canton is famous for its dim sum, with iconic dishes like har gow (shrimp dumplings), siu mai (pork dumplings), and egg tarts, offering a variety of flavors from savory to sweet.

• Fresh Seafood: Cantonese cuisine emphasizes freshness, and the seafood here is often steamed or lightly seasoned to highlight its natural flavors.

• Sweet and Savory Harmony: The taste of Cantonese dishes often strikes a delicate balance of sweet and savory, from the mild sweetness of barbecued pork to the rich, umami flavors of double-boiled soups.

Through these sensory details, Canton reveals itself as a city rich in culture, flavor, and experience, where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly.

　　左二脈: 從人民公園出，經華寧裡，由仙湖街出城，入玉帶濠。

　　左一脈: 從越華路出，經起義路惠福巷、解放南路、起義路素波巷出城，入玉帶濠。

　　右一脈: 從六榕路出，經惠福西路，至南濠街出城，入玉帶濠。

　　右二脈: 從淨慧路出，經海珠北路、擢甲裡、朝天路、光塔路，至南濠街出城，入玉帶濠。

　　右三脈: 從光孝路出，經詩書路，至大德路口出城，入玉帶濠。

物之氣味 如水般流動

氣隨物流 氣物合為憶

憶寄於心 氣物存於記

猶如細水 長流

SCENT OF CANTON

The essence of things, like water, flows,
Breath moves with the stream, in harmony it grows.
Essence and form become memory’s seed,
Memory dwells where the heart takes heed.

Essence and form in records reside,
Like a gentle stream, they abide.

For the following progress i would be focus on the making narrative the city canal as main storyline to making an exploration of the historic heritage.

form for human observe messages with the physical world, engaging with our

sensory grounding with artistic ideas in relatable. The embodiment approach as a

invisible range to evoke interactions in a specific space or object. Its can invite

audience having connect with narrative storytelling intellectually but also

physically and emotionally. When artist curating an abstract through, how to let

your audience’s mind relate to the in visceral level. Lot of experts believe that

humans embodied experience enriching narrative depth and connection.

According to their perspectives, multi sensory engagement in creating more

impactful visual narratives that resonate with visual commutation and perception

senses boundaries.

For manage that issue. My plan is using laser cutting. Using machine to cut and engrave the pattern master. For decline printing damage risky I need to simplify the pattern to ensure the the master won't be easier to damage the pattern master.

The sky is round and the earth is square, which is the core concept of ancient Chinese cosmology. It refers to the sky as round and the earth as square, which reflects the ancients' understanding of the shape of heaven and earth and the laws of their operation. This idea is not only contained in traditional philosophy, but also affects architecture, etiquette, painting and other fields, symbolizing the harmonious unity of nature and human order.

in this project design. I will choose a local cultural project for research. How to carry out thematic narrative by transforming the information content obtained through my five-sense experience into different media.

went i doing my pattern design. From my formal studied about sensory experience about smell and object connect. I tried to using traditional drawing tools to visualized the That feeling of smell sense and transfer to image as a pattern as the connection to the locations.

For this project, I focused on researching how to craft narrative design using different media. Through professional coursework and studio practice, I gained valuable insights into interactive media creation. Whether through printing, painting, or packaging, I explored how various mediums convey information to different senses, translating narrative design into sensory experiences. The satisfaction lies in the process—from research to production—where ideas materialize into tangible results.

Face-to-face discussions with classmates and teachers provided critical feedback, enabling me to refine my work and enhance its completeness. In the Integrated Practice unit, most of my time was spent on hands-on production in the studio. Unlike previous units, where learning came primarily from teaching, this experience emphasized self-driven exploration. This approach not only advanced my practice but also expanded the creative possibilities of my chosen mediums.

Though I faced challenges and limitations during the process, studio discussions with teachers helped me achieve the best possible quality at this stage. This experience represents significant progress, and I plan to apply these learnings to future projects, enriching my work with more diverse and expressive creative approaches.

Package main: Thick Cardboard

External packaging: Embossing Relief Print on paper

Package main: Thick Cardboard

External packaging: Embossing Relief Print on paper

Package main: Thick Cardboard

External packaging: Embossing Relief Print on paper

物之氣味 如水般流動

氣隨物流 氣物合為憶

憶寄於心 氣物存於記

猶如細水 長流

SCENT OF CANTON

The essence of things, like water, flows,
Breath moves with the stream, in harmony it grows.
Essence and form become memory’s seed,
Memory dwells where the heart takes heed.

Essence and form in records reside,
Like a gentle stream, they abide.