PHASE 01 —
INTRODUCTION & EXPOSURE
TALKS
The talks provided an opportunity for craftspeople and designers to discuss each craft, its history, current use and state, and its potential future, while encouraging students to explore and experiment with the crafts through design.
WORKSHOPS
The workshops focused on equipping students with the know-how and practical skills of traditional techniques, providing a foundation for developing their own designs and interventions. They also aimed to help preserve traditional knowledge and skills while encouraging students to build upon and reinterpret them through contemporary design
ARTISANS
Meet the craftspeople who shared their knowledge.
Integration Across the Design and Interior Curriculum
The crafts were strategically integrated into various courses within the Design and Interior Design programs, allowing students to engage with material traditions through different stages of the design process and from multiple disciplinary perspectives.
- DSIN2340 – Material Properties 2 45 Students
- DSGN2460 – Product and Furniture Design 39 Students
- DSIN3370 – Temporary Structures 50 Students
- DSGN2330 – Fashion and Textile Technologies 26 Students
- DSGN2270 – Local & Regional Industries 50 Students
- DSIN2410 Design Studio 55 Students
These courses were selected to span a wide range of design disciplines, encouraging students to understand and apply craft knowledge through material exploration, spatial design, product innovation, and contextual research.
