Individual Major Project – The Joy of Repetition

July 24, 2022June 26, 2024 ~ samuelmathias.art ~ Leave a comment

Hi all, and welcome to my Individual Major Project. In this post, I will be going through my design process as I start a project making first and conceptual thinking later. I will be discussing all the branches of research the concepts I explored before landing on the final idea and how I was consumed … Continue reading Individual Major Project – The Joy of Repetition

What is the role of the designer/maker in the 21st Century, and how might this role change in the next 10 years?

January 17, 2021June 24, 2024 ~ samuelmathias.art ~ Leave a comment

This essay explores the history, current state, and future of craft, emphasizing its evolution from ancient times to the present. It discusses the impact of industrialization and the contemporary focus on sustainability. The future of craft is envisioned to involve innovative and activism-oriented approaches, leading to continued relevance in society.