Abstract

Background: National policies that promote the preservation of intangible cultural heritage recognize Gaomi puff ash New Year's paintings as an important Shandong folk art form. These paintings feature rich floral patterns with distinctive symbolic and decorative meanings, which require modern conservation. Purpose: This study centers on these floral patterns, examining their traditional visual characteristics and cultural symbolism, exploring their integration into modern clothing design, and highlighting the patterns' recent transformation to infuse products with unique cultural connotations and aesthetic value. Methods: The research employs literature reviews, field surveys, and literature visualization based on CiteSpace to collect and analyze materials related to Gaomi puff ash New Year's paintings. It further conducts secondary design of the patterns using Procreate, AI, and shape grammar. Results: The study defines the visual and symbolic attributes of the floral patterns, establishes a feasible path for their transformation into modern clothing designs through shape grammar, and verifies the adaptability of traditional motifs in modern fashion contexts. Conclusion: Exploring the innovative application of these patterns in modern clothing design offers new insights for preserving and innovating intangible cultural heritage, contributing to the protection and preservation of traditional culture in contemporary society.