THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
THE 7 LAMPS OF MAKING
Design: Dean Brown (Fabrica)
Photography: Shek Po Kwan (Fabrica)
Date: September 2014
‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ is a design research project that re-visits John Ruskin’s essay ‘The 7 Lamps of Architecture’ (1849) as a guide for 21st century making - translating 19th century craft theory into a contemporary design collection. The project translates Ruskin’s metaphorical guiding ‘Lamps’ into literal ‘Lamps’ objectified as tangible examples of the 7 guiding principles in practice. These critical objects embody and question the enduring principles of good craftsmanship according to Arts and Crafts mantras.
Adopting the vocabulary of the 21st century Maker Movement the project renders the principles relevant to makers now - using readily available democratic tools and materials such as 3D printing, LED lighting, laser cutting and kit electronics. ‘The 7 Lamps of Making’ places the Maker Movement in historical context, recognising and disseminating the enduring craft values that underpin making things of quality.
The 7 Lamps of Making, Fabrica