Horizon Projects Workshop Professor KlinkowsteinThesis Presentation (A-Young Lee)

Craftopia

This hypothesis presents the concept that handmade crafting can influence, inform, and improve itself through contemporary communication design.

In contrast to current digital methods, the establishment of a tutorial-information aggregator will help crafters exchange skills and meet customer demands in an increasingly industry-dominated age.

Such a hypothesis would encourage both crafters and consumers to collaborate on the processes of creative design through instruction and interaction, leading to overall better products for both.

Professor KlinkowsteinThesis Presentation (A-Young Lee)

Definition of Craft

[kraft, krahft] –noun

: An art, trade, or occupation requiring special skill.

Professor KlinkowsteinThesis Presentation (A-Young Lee)

Professor KlinkowsteinThesis Presentation (A-Young Lee)

Art and Craft movement proliferates.

In 19th Century:

Decorative art is in the process of separating

from fine art.

Professor KlinkowsteinThesis Presentation (A-Young Lee)

In 19th Century:

Contemporary craft diverges from design in the 1920s.

‘Craft’ becomes isolated from the pursuit of beauty

(art) and purpose (design).

Professor KlinkowsteinThesis Presentation (A-Young Lee)

In 20th Century:

In 21st Century: DIY movement

Professor KlinkowsteinThesis Presentation (A-Young Lee)

• DIY as necessity

• DIY as self-expression

• DIY as leisure activity

• DIY as therapy

In 21st Century: Handmade craft

Professor KlinkowsteinThesis Presentation (A-Young Lee)

Professor KlinkowsteinThesis Presentation (A-Young Lee)

Handmade craft as appreciation.

Handmade craft as an opportunity to use hands and brain.

Handmade craft as a connection.

Handmade craft as a path to freedom.

Handmade craft as individual expression.

What do crafts offer to contemporary design?

Horizon Projects Workshop Professor KlinkowsteinThesis Presentation (A-Young Lee)

Horizon Projects Workshop Professor KlinkowsteinThesis Presentation (A-Young Lee)

Influence modern contemporary design.

Borrow from/lend to other styles.

Purposefully designed.

Free from commercial production.

Personality and artistic spirit.

What is next step?

Horizon Projects Workshop Professor KlinkowsteinThesis Presentation (A-Young Lee)

Craftopia