Smart Craft – from Modular Concept to New Craft Design Approach

The traditional craft approach has been always based on the master handcraft, dealing only one after another. It is far different from the latest production process which developed from complex technological advances. However, the human in some degree still favor in craft objects due to their familiar and nature materials which trigger the sense of comfort. The primary aim of this project is to achieve an open-minded craft perspective through understanding craft material processing as well as the modular approach of product design developments. Utilizing the modular approach, it is possible to develop craft concepts in the same method as product designs and to evaluate the potential of fusing technology into craft designs. This overall design goal is set up for a two years research plan. The first year of this project will focus on the possibility of developing modularized craft productions through researching the molding process in order to find out a good approach for fusing technologies into craft. The model of craft modularization provides a clear design process in 3 stages. (Hsieh & Browne, 2016) Stage 1, the material treatment and process. Stage 2, Smart & technology product design concept. And stage 3, the design integration and evaluation. The second year of this project aims to transfer the modular process procedure into the engineering procedure in order to achieve small-size production. Therefore, all first year design results need to be evaluated and refined according to engineering requirements for small-size production. Hopefully, through this well-concern process and the careful evaluation, we are able to complete 2-3 sets of smart craft design.

Project ID:PE10607-0236
External Project ID:MOST106-2410-H182-016