AROMA EARTHENWARE DESIGN FOR HOA BOENG VILLAGE, MUANG DISTRICT, KHON KAEN PROVINCE

Abstract

The research is an experimental research for a clay formula suitable for absorbing pure essential oils, containing evaporation ratio and suitable as interior use inside house accommodations, spas and cars. The production process is designed in a way that the local villagers can produce this design by themselves. The packaging and brand logo are as well designed. The experiment results reveal a clay formula with the mixture of Hoa Boeng clay 40%, Grog (clay) 30%, ball clay 30%. This formula provides 8.5% shrinkages and 19.76% water absorption ratio. The design data comes from questionnaires given to room, car and spa perfume diffusers, and a survey conducted in the aromatic product market. The collected data then is summarized as a concept of “Isan Wisdom, Nature and Simplicity”. The design conditions were to use bright and colorful colors with glossy surface. Ten product prototypes were made, and the product logo was “Isan-clay” with packaging designed. These products were tested in the market at gift and houseware exhibition fairs in October 2017. The results revealed that the products gained interest from the consumers and were ready to be distributed. The production process was transmitted to the villagers in Hoa Boeng village.