The major theme from this research is the HANDCRAFT movement towards authenticity of materials. This is a current reflection of our search for meaning in a mass-produced digital age. This modern counterpoint to the Industrial Revolution values Hand made Craft, unique items, a deep respect for materials and for the skills of makers who manipulate them. A return to Authenticity in materials and the inspiration that drives their creationThe HandCraft movement is influencing all parts of life. From hand crafted materials to handcrafted looks in interiors, fashion and design. The craving for handcrafted items is due to the global saturation of the digital age. People have a desire for a feeling of depth and tactility in their lives.
The HandCraft trends reinforce how important it is for products to have a point of view, whether it’s furniture, seating, or floorcovering. If a product designer is closely in tune with the yarns they’re selecting, the tactility they are creating and the color palettes they are putting together, whether you are designing for contract or residential, if you’re giving the product that kind of awareness it will show. It will have a special quality about it.
It is this kind of effort that will continue to weave our work into the fabric of society, and showcase the power of design to address the major issues of globalization and mass production
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