Local artisans in Râșnov, Romania struggle to promote their goods due to a lack of visibility. The Mioritics Association founded the Râșnov Creativ initiative to promote producers' handmade goods through a website that showcases artisan stories and products. The team interviewed artisans to understand their motivations in creating products, provided surveys to tourists to determine their desire for local goods, and compared other promotional storytelling websites. The team found that artisans want a close-knit community that shares their love for Râșnov culture, while tourists are interested in connecting with artisans through digital tools. These findings informed the development of the Râșnov Creativ website, where artisans will gain exposure and connect with a supportive community.

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Creator

• DeSanty, Megan
• Pietrick, Alexander
• Foley, Luke
• Young, Rebecca
• Romanova, Kseniia

Subject

• Project-Based Learning
• Community
• Culture
• Inclusion

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 105761
• E-project-042723-084053

Keyword

• Artisans
• Promotion
• Website
• Visibility
• Economy
• Rasnov

Advisor

• Belz, Melissa
• Butler, Melissa

Year

• 2023

Center

• Bucharest, Romania Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• The Mioritics Association

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Date created

• 2023-04-27

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-042723-084053

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-06-18