When Traditional Dish Meets Ethical Awareness

Fostering Conscious Dining Habits Among Asians Rooted in Traditional Food Beliefs

Master Thesis (2025)
Author(s)

Y. Chen (TU Delft - Industrial Design Engineering)

Contributor(s)

Hendrik N.J. Schifferstein – Mentor (TU Delft - Form and Experience)

M. Filippi – Mentor

Faculty
Industrial Design Engineering
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Publication Year
2025
Language
English
Graduation Date
15-08-2025
Awarding Institution
Delft University of Technology
Programme
['Design for Interaction']
Faculty
Industrial Design Engineering
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Abstract

This graduation project explores how Asians, particularly in regions where shark fin is traditionally served, navigate food choices at formal banquets when confronted with a culturally symbolic dish, shark fin soup. The project focuses on how traditional food beliefs influence decision-making and how individuals balance ethical awareness with emotional tensions in response to family and societal expectations. The project seeks to identify opportunities for design to support more conscious dining practices in group settings.

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