AHP-TOPSIS-based Decoding of Tang Sancai Cultural Factors and Their Adaptability Evaluation for Wood-based Cultural-Creative Products

Abstract

Existing Tang Sancai cultural‑creative products usually directly replicate artifact patterns without quantitative screening and scientific evaluation of cultural elements. Although wood‑cellulose and solid‑wood substrates serve as mainstream low‑carbon sustainable carriers, a standardized design system adapting Tang Sancai visual elements to wood‑based materials remains absent. This study constructs a practical framework for translating Tang Sancai cultural factors and compares the substrate adaptability between ceramics and wood‑based materials. Tang Sancai relic samples from multiple regions were collected, and cultural factors covering color, pattern, and form were extracted. An AHP‑TOPSIS integrated model based on 12 cultural‑factor indicators was adopted to calculate factor weights and evaluate multiple design schemes, including wood‑pulp beverage packaging, a mouse‑pad visual‑reference scheme, a solid‑wood ornament and a ceramic reproduction. Material‑science requirements including biodegradability, printing fidelity, cost and lightweighting were considered in the preliminary design of schemes. Composite Mixed Patterns, kiln‑change glazes and blue glaze were identified as core design factors. The wood‑pulp beverage packaging achieved optimal comprehensive performance. Wood‑based panels showed potential advantages in pattern reproduction. This work provides a quantitative paradigm for traditional‑ceramic‑derived ICH product development and fills the research gap in translating ceramic cultural symbols for wood‑based low‑carbon cultural‑creative applications.