In this project, I was mainly responsible for the research related to the target participant group. I took part in discussions about the overall theme at the early stage, especially how air, breathing, and environmental difference could become the core idea of our project. During these discussions, I helped connect the topic of air pollution to people’s daily experiences and body feelings, so that the theme would not stay abstract but relate to real life.
For the research part, I focused on analysing the participant group. I helped design and structure the interview questions, making sure they could guide participants to talk about their personal experiences, daily routines, and body sensations. I also worked on defining the selection criteria, deciding who would be suitable for our research and why. I explained why people who have experienced relocation are important for our topic, because they have lived in different environmental conditions and can compare changes in air quality and atmosphere.
In addition, I analysed how different backgrounds—such as country of origin, climate, and length of stay in Edinburgh—may influence how people feel about the air and their physical condition. I tried to understand how environmental changes can slowly affect breathing, comfort, and energy levels, even when people are not fully aware of it. I also helped link these research findings to the theme of air pollution and environmental inequality, so that the participant analysis could support the concept and direction of the final installation.
Through this work, I contributed to building a clearer connection between research and design, making sure that our project is based on real experiences rather than only theoretical ideas.
