Product Design: From the Idea to the Artisan's Workshop
A course by Mestiz , Design Studio
Bring your ideas to life by learning how to conceptualize and convey your creative vision to artisans using traditional techniques
Bring your ideas to life by learning how to conceptualize and convey your creative vision to artisans using traditional techniques
Ever imagined what would happen if you combined handcrafts with innovation? In this online course, discover how architect and textile designer Daniel Valero seeks to innovate traditional methods through his project Mestiz.
Immerse yourself in the world of product design and learn what you need to consider in order to make your ideas a reality using artisanal techniques. By the end, you'll know how to convey your roots and artistic vision through stunningly unique, handcrafted pieces.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 17 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (18)
- 436 students
- 11 lessons (54m)
- 17 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Compose a conceptual collage to use in the creation of an artisanal piece inspired by your hometown.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in combining creation and handcraft with innovation and design.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is needed to take this course, just some basic materials for drawing and collage.
Reviews
Daniel Valero is the Mexican architect and textile designer behind Mestiz. Founded in 2015, its underlying aim is to create textiles and other items with a strong regional identity, combining traditional techniques with new design methodologies.
Throughout his career, he has been recognized with a Dimueble national furniture design award and received a National Fund for Culture and the Arts (FONCA)/ENSAD applied arts grant, as well as a place on the British Council's Housewarming artist residency. He has also taken part in exhibitions including Miami Design and Collectible in Brussels and had his work published in magazines such as The New York Times Magazine, Vogue Paris, and on the 2021 cover of AD México y Latinoamérica.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Preparation and Methodology
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Introduction to Craft Design
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Methodology
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Workshop Choice
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Approach with the Craftsman
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U3
Creation of a Concept: A New Unique Piece
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Collecting Inspiration
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The Collage as a Creative Tool
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Defining Your Collage and Final Concept
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U4
Materialization of the Design
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Hands-on Work in the Workshop with the Craftsman
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Conclusions
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FP
Final project
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Product Design: From the Idea to the Artisan's Workshop
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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feyzatuntas23
An inspiring and original style that is very enjoyable to follow
dessirefariashernandez
El curso es muy enriquecedor, porque cada sesión fue mágico. Me encanto el curso y el proyecto final.
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marimuslix
Hermoso
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cigdemkobu
Highly recommended.
paulbutterfieldphotography
Great concepts, methods, and practical information.
Enjoyed his presentation.