Craft Dynamics: Empowering felt making through design
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2017-06-15
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9
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DESIGN+POWER: No 7 (2017): Nordes 2017, pp. 1-9, DESIGN+POWER ; Volume 2017, 7
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This paper argues that design can empower a craftsperson and accordingly provides the ability to maintain her work and practice. In addition, it can provide new opportunities to the local community she is part of. The study presents case studies from the field of felting in Turkey, the aim being to understand the field of felting in Turkey and the role of design in the transitioning of felting. Based on these findings, we argue that craftspeople who use design are more empowered: they can create their own craft identities, sustain their practice, and build productive relationships with the local community.Description
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craft, felting, design, empowerment
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Aktas, B & Mäkelä, M 2017, Craft Dynamics : Empowering felt making through design . in DESIGN+POWER : No 7 (2017): Nordes 2017 . DESIGN+POWER, no. 7, vol. 2017, Nordic Design Research Society (NORDES), Oslo, pp. 1-9, Nordic Design Research Conference, Oslo, Norway, 15/06/2017 .