Global Reinterpretations of Islamic Pattern Recurrence: Navigating Cultural Appropriation and Design Hybridity in Contemporary Design Practices

This research explores the reinterpretation of Islamic geometric patterns within contemporary global design practices and the impact of cultural appropriation, design hybridity, and ethical engagement on creative products. The research analyzes interdisciplinary research from design studies, cultural theory, and visual culture research by using a conceptual qualitative approach based on systematic literature synthesis. The result of this research indicates that reinterpretation acts as a process of cultural negotiation influenced by globalization and technological innovation. Ethical engagement appears to be a critical factor distinguishing respectful hybridity from superficial appropriation. The researcher of this study proposes a conceptual framework combining cultural responsibility with creative innovation and highlights implications for designers, educators, and policymakers operating within globalized creative industries. In a nutshell, this research contributes to expanding discussions on ethical design practices and sustainable cultural heritage management.

Islamic geometric patterns, Cultural Appropriation, Design Hybridity, Ethical Engagement

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