Participatory Learning and Co-Design for Sustainable Rural Living, Supporting the Revival of Indigenous Values and Community Resiliency in Sabrang Village, Indonesia

Lira Anindita Utami (), Alex M. Lechner, Eka Permanasari, Pandu Purwandaru and Deny Tri Ardianto
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Lira Anindita Utami: Faculty of Fine Art and Design, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta City 57126, Indonesia
Alex M. Lechner: Urban Transformations Hub, Monash University Indonesia, BSD City, Tangerang Selatan 15345, Indonesia
Eka Permanasari: Urban Transformations Hub, Monash University Indonesia, BSD City, Tangerang Selatan 15345, Indonesia
Pandu Purwandaru: Faculty of Fine Art and Design, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta City 57126, Indonesia
Deny Tri Ardianto: Faculty of Fine Art and Design, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta City 57126, Indonesia

Land, 2022, vol. 11, issue 9, 1-23

Abstract: Industrialization and urbanization have affected Indonesia’s rural communities and farming culture, which were once integral parts of its ecological system. This paper presents a participatory co-design approach based on the local and traditional learning philosophy of niteni to support sustainable development. The participatory co-design approach encouraged collaboration between marginalized communities, government bodies, and a multidisciplinary academic team. Through this lens, interviews, forums, and an ethnographic study were undertaken in order to acquire data and information for idea generation and planning. Firstly, eight niteni themes were identified, including the environment and ecosystems, traditional values and farming culture, crafting skills, manufacturing, and the local economy. Building on an understanding of the challenges associated with each of these themes, we identified future development priorities. A key action identified was the reintroduction of traditional farming, in particular the planting of local rice varieties and the local tradition of Pranatamangsa , which promote human–nature connections such as farming activities and rituals following natural seasonal cycles. Finally, design approaches were used to revive the local rice farming tradition (Rojolele Delanggu), including product branding and packaging designs to support regional identity. The paper concludes that the inclusion of design thinking in a sustainable development strategy based on cultural specificity can increase participation and support traditional indigenous practices and community resiliency.

Keywords: sustainable development; local wisdom; agriculture; participatory design; co-design (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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