2nd Consultation (Week 2)

Date: 15 Nov 2006
Time: 2pm

The simple proposal that we showed to tutor.


How it should be?
Theme: Red Envelope/Ang Pow


What I wan to do?
1)Introduction
~ About - Red Envelope/Angpow is also called as laisee.
~ Origin - There was a Chinese story about the origin of Ang Pow. Our ancestors used to harm by a monster named "year" (nian) which could even eat human being. When those who are lucky enough to survive for another New Year celebration, the elders will give the young people Red Envelope to restrain the sense of tenuous existance and give protection against evil or inauspicious Chi.
~ Ang Pow is in red color because Chinese believe that red color is lucky and auspicious.

2)When to Give?
~ Chinese New Year - Ang Pow are given by married couples to small children, teenagers and unmarried adults, elders(grand parents) to young people and also parents to children.
~ Weddings – Ang Pow are given by the relatives and guests to the married couple as a sign of blessing. The couple will also give Ang Pow to the children who follow their parents to the ceremony.
~ Birthdays - It is traditional to give red envelopes to parents when their baby celebrates his/her first month. Or the parents give to their own children during their birthday as a sign of blessing. Sometimes, the elders also give them to the younger generation when they celebrate, for example, their 70th birthday.
~ Prior to the New Year – It is given by the boss to the employees as a gift or bonus. It is believed that if you gift them, their good fortunes will come back to your company.

3)How Much to Give
~ Chinese New Year - different age, different amount. If it is for kids, a small amount would be enough because they don't need to spend too much expences. If it is for teenagers, the amount would definately more than the kids.
~ Weddings – don’t overdo, based on own financial situation. Naturally you will be glad to gift a little more money you have a very close relation with the couple.
~ Birthdays – Depends on the financial situation too.
~ Prior to the New Year - Depends on the company and also the job of the employees.

4)Where to Get
~ Some companies will design Ang Pow with speacial or beautiful theme and you can buy the Ang Pow from them.
~ Another easiet way is get from the bank, super market or shopping complex when using their services. Ang Pow are given free.

5)Varies Design
~ We will show the Ang Pow with different sizes and designs.

6)References


Why I Want to Do So?
~ To introduse Malaysian Chinese Tradition.
~ To give information about Ang Pow.


Who is the User?
~ Non-Chinese/Foreigner


The Bacis Interface

Conclusion
Proposal
~ The overall ideas was accepted by lecturer, just the titles for each categories have to be shorten.
The Interface
~ The idea of the dragons, colume controls and the scroll buttons are acceptd, but he red frame/border are rejected because it limit the space. Have to find a theme, plan on the interaction.