A Case Study on Developing a Resident Participation-Based Art Village through Design Thinking : Focused on Sinri Village, Gyuam-myeon, Buyeo-gun

This study analyzes the significance of the design thinking approach and community participation in developing a 'sustainable art village,' using Shinri Village in Gyuam-myeon, Buyeo-gun, as a case study. The research confirms that design thinking plays a crucial role in re-evaluating the village's cultural values and enhancing community spirit, with community participation being central to this process. The collaboration between residents and artists transformed artistic expressions into the cultural narrative of the village, while the main exhibition, which incorporated residents' stories, contributed to strengthening the community's pride and cohesion. In conclusion, this study demonstrates the positive impacts of design thinking and community participation and highlights the need to explore their applicability in various social and cultural contexts in the future.