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Where Craft Meets Design: Exploring Material Understanding with Raimana Jones
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The conversation with Raimana Jones from Atelier Jones Design delves deep into the heart of what makes good design truly exceptional—craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from architectural legends like Alvar Aalto and Walter Gropius, we explore how the most revered designers extended their vision beyond buildings to encompass furniture, lighting, and complete environments.
Raimana shares his journey through fabrication and making, revealing the powerful feedback loop between crafting with your hands and designing with your mind. We unpack how this tactile understanding shapes thoughtful design decisions that simply can't emerge from digital processes alone. The discussion turns to a concerning trend—the gradual disappearance of workshop culture from design education, as hands-on making gives way to digital tools and 3D printing.
What truly elevates this conversation is our exploration of material understanding as the essence of craftsmanship. Just as Tadao Ando mastered concrete through deep connection with the material, Romana's elegant steel kitchens showcase how intimate knowledge transforms ordinary materials into extraordinary designs. While budget realities often dictate the level of craft possible in projects, we discover inventive approaches to maintaining craftsmanship even with constraints.
Whether you're a practicing designer, architecture enthusiast, or someone who appreciates the beauty of well-crafted spaces, this episode offers a compelling reminder of why material engagement matters. As James Dyson wisely noted, "The visceral experience of making things by hand is a wise teacher." Join us for an inspiring discussion about rediscovering play, embracing failure, and cultivating a deeper connection with the materials that shape our world.
Key Episode Links:
- https://www.atelierjonesdesign.co.nz/pages/about-us
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction to Craft in Design
5:00 - Exploring Cross-Media Design Processes
11:15 - Workshop Culture and Material Play
20:25 - The Design Process: Sketching to Making
27:00 - Understanding Materials Deeply
33:48 - Budget Constraints and Craft Quality
41:47 - Craftsmanship in Architecture
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Craft in Design (00:00:00)
2. Exploring Cross-Media Design Processes (00:05:00)
3. Workshop Culture and Material Play (00:11:15)
4. The Design Process: Sketching to Making (00:20:25)
5. Understanding Materials Deeply (00:27:00)
6. Budget Constraints and Craft Quality (00:33:48)
7. Craftsmanship in Architecture (00:41:47)
8. Workshop Access and Community Spaces (00:48:30)
9. European Design Inspiration and Alto's Workshop (00:54:00)
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