An Encounter of Wisdom-The Research and Creation of “Cochess”

• Main Authors: Chong-Wen, Chen, 陳崇文
• Other Authors: Ming-Hong, Hung
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2010
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/45953389229945380967

碩士 === 高雄師範大學 === 視覺設計學系 === 98 === “Cochess”, a new theory devised by this research, offers a communication platform between Eastern and Western culture through a new board game combining chess and Chinese chess. To realize this theory, researcher here must establish reasonable rules for the game and a complete series of designs for products. This research is constructed mainly by three parts. The first part is the foundation of the theory according to historical accounts of past events, which helps researcher to define characters and symbols of pieces in the board game. Researcher also seeks images and elements for product design. The second part is the method setting up by specific experiments recorded in the thesis, making a possibility for chess versus Chinese chess. The last part, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchange, researcher makes a series of designs including the icon design, chess set and board, visual identity system, and commercials. In proof of this theory, researcher arrange chapter 5 to test rules and products. Holding a public presentation, researcher invites professional chess players, Chinese chess players, and even enthusiastic amateurs, joining this test. According to the results, researcher finds out some suggestions and improvements. This research is based on wisdom of the ancients; try to make a great encounter between different thinking, letting players to learn and appreciate the beauty of Eastern and Western culture!