The 1967 classic, How to Wrap 5 Eggs, by Hideyuki Oka was the source of inspiration for last week's guest post at Inspired Design Daily. The traditional Japanese art of packaging, with the focus on function and aesthetics, realized through the creative use of natural materials, is simply beautiful. Even the most humble or ordinary of objects can be made more personal and meaningful, and this post addresses how the act of making enables creativity, as well as provides a means for connecting with those around us.
The movement celebrating the handmade is gaining momentum, with the increasing number of fairs and expos featuring everything from clothing to art, with items sold directly from the maker to the consumer. The cultural shift towards conscious consumerism is a positive one, empowering not only the purchaser and creator, but the community at large...
So, in case you missed last Thursday's guest post at Inspired Design Daily, make sure to stop by and take a look at some of the ways the art of craft affects us in a multitude of ways.
