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9781408110089 English 1408110083 Batch; Craft, Design and Product by Andrew Tanner covers a hot new trend coming from international craft designers: making small batches of skillfully crafted work for large retail outlets. This is the cream of the contemporary craft world, crossing into most disciplines and mediums, including ceramics, textiles, wood, glass, precious metals, and metal work Detailing a glorious array of these handcrafted objects, the book is filled with information gathered from each maker, explaining the ideas and concepts behind their products, and how they got started and developed their work. The book also includes practical information on running a small craft business, such as connecting with manufacturers, dealing with press, sourcing commissions, conceptualizing packaging, and managing marketing. Also featured is a gallery and design-shop guide that will appeal to craft makers for both visual interest and practical information, and to craft buyers as a directory of the best contemporary work in the field., Showcases new trends in international design from the cream of the contemporary craft world plus insider tips on successfully running a small craft business., This book covers a hot new trend coming from international craft designers: making small batches of skillfully crafted work for large retail outlets. This is the cream of the contemporary craft world, crossing into most disciplines and mediums, including ceramics, textiles, wood, glass, precious metals, and metal work Detailing a glorious array of these handcrafted objects, the book is filled with information gathered from each maker, explaining the ideas and concepts behind their products, and how they got started and developed their work. The book also includes practical information on running a small craft business, such as connecting with manufacturers, dealing with press, sourcing commissions, conceptualizing packaging, and managing marketing. Also featured is a gallery and design-shop guide that will appeal to craft makers for both visual interest and practical information, and to craft buyers as a directory of the best contemporary work in the field., This is a glamorous book covering the new trend of international designer-makers, showing the cream of the contemporary craft world, and crossing most disciplines (incl. ceramics, textiles, wood, glass, precious materials & metals). Designers and makers are pushing the boundaries and concept of craft, taking it to a new level and making small batches of work for large retail outlets which are finished to a high standard. The book shows a glorious array of handcrafted objects, with information gathered from each maker, explaining the ideas and concept behind their products, and how they got started and developed their work. The book also includes lots of practical information on running a small craft business effectively, such as liasing with manufacturers, dealing with press, sourcing commissions, packaging and marketing. It contains a gallery and design shop guide and will appeal to makers for both visual interest and practical information, but also to buyers as a directory of contemporary craft makers at the top of their field., This is a glamorous coffee table book covering the work of the international designer, maker and craftsperson. Batch showcases the cream of the contemporary craft world crossing different disciplines in design including; furniture, surface design and decoration, glass, ceramics, textiles, precious metals and multidiscipline design. Designers and craftspeople are pushing the boundaries and concept of craft, creating batches of work which emphasise the skill behind the object. These high-end craft objects are sold through design boutiques, galleries and department stores and they are produced by designers and makers successfully carving our lifestyle trends. In a retail environment where product design is becoming a cloned marketplace, Batch celebrates those products which have a story behind them and which have a high level of care and finish, which make them stand out in the crowd. The book presents the work through interviews with both national and international designers who explain the ideas and concepts behind their work, how they got started and how they have developed their businesses. The book also includes practical information in the 'Behind the Scenes' chapter on running a small business, liaising with manufacturers, dealing with press, setting up exhibitions, sourcing commissions and marketing. And when you are ready to start shopping, it also offers a shop guide compiled by the designers themselves. This book will not only appeal to makers for both visual interest and practical information but also to the buyers, collectors and admirers of contemporary craft and designers., This is to be a glamorous book covering the new trend of international designer-makers, showing the cream of the contemporary craft world, and crossing most disciplines (incl. ceramics, textiles, wood, glass, precious materials & metals). Designer-makers are pushing the boundaries and concept of craft, taking it to a new level and making small batches of work for large retail outlets which are finished to a high standard. The book shows a glorious array of handcrafted objects, with information gathered from each maker, explaining the ideas and concept behind their products, and how they got started and developed their work. The book also includes lots of practical information on running a small craft business effectively, such as liasing with manufacturers, dealing with press, sourcing commissions, packaging and marketing. It contains a gallery and design shop guide and will appeal to makers for both visual interest and practical information, but also to buyers as a directory of contemporary craft makers at the top of their field.
9781408110089 English 1408110083 Batch; Craft, Design and Product by Andrew Tanner covers a hot new trend coming from international craft designers: making small batches of skillfully crafted work for large retail outlets. This is the cream of the contemporary craft world, crossing into most disciplines and mediums, including ceramics, textiles, wood, glass, precious metals, and metal work Detailing a glorious array of these handcrafted objects, the book is filled with information gathered from each maker, explaining the ideas and concepts behind their products, and how they got started and developed their work. The book also includes practical information on running a small craft business, such as connecting with manufacturers, dealing with press, sourcing commissions, conceptualizing packaging, and managing marketing. Also featured is a gallery and design-shop guide that will appeal to craft makers for both visual interest and practical information, and to craft buyers as a directory of the best contemporary work in the field., Showcases new trends in international design from the cream of the contemporary craft world plus insider tips on successfully running a small craft business., This book covers a hot new trend coming from international craft designers: making small batches of skillfully crafted work for large retail outlets. This is the cream of the contemporary craft world, crossing into most disciplines and mediums, including ceramics, textiles, wood, glass, precious metals, and metal work Detailing a glorious array of these handcrafted objects, the book is filled with information gathered from each maker, explaining the ideas and concepts behind their products, and how they got started and developed their work. The book also includes practical information on running a small craft business, such as connecting with manufacturers, dealing with press, sourcing commissions, conceptualizing packaging, and managing marketing. Also featured is a gallery and design-shop guide that will appeal to craft makers for both visual interest and practical information, and to craft buyers as a directory of the best contemporary work in the field., This is a glamorous book covering the new trend of international designer-makers, showing the cream of the contemporary craft world, and crossing most disciplines (incl. ceramics, textiles, wood, glass, precious materials & metals). Designers and makers are pushing the boundaries and concept of craft, taking it to a new level and making small batches of work for large retail outlets which are finished to a high standard. The book shows a glorious array of handcrafted objects, with information gathered from each maker, explaining the ideas and concept behind their products, and how they got started and developed their work. The book also includes lots of practical information on running a small craft business effectively, such as liasing with manufacturers, dealing with press, sourcing commissions, packaging and marketing. It contains a gallery and design shop guide and will appeal to makers for both visual interest and practical information, but also to buyers as a directory of contemporary craft makers at the top of their field., This is a glamorous coffee table book covering the work of the international designer, maker and craftsperson. Batch showcases the cream of the contemporary craft world crossing different disciplines in design including; furniture, surface design and decoration, glass, ceramics, textiles, precious metals and multidiscipline design. Designers and craftspeople are pushing the boundaries and concept of craft, creating batches of work which emphasise the skill behind the object. These high-end craft objects are sold through design boutiques, galleries and department stores and they are produced by designers and makers successfully carving our lifestyle trends. In a retail environment where product design is becoming a cloned marketplace, Batch celebrates those products which have a story behind them and which have a high level of care and finish, which make them stand out in the crowd. The book presents the work through interviews with both national and international designers who explain the ideas and concepts behind their work, how they got started and how they have developed their businesses. The book also includes practical information in the 'Behind the Scenes' chapter on running a small business, liaising with manufacturers, dealing with press, setting up exhibitions, sourcing commissions and marketing. And when you are ready to start shopping, it also offers a shop guide compiled by the designers themselves. This book will not only appeal to makers for both visual interest and practical information but also to the buyers, collectors and admirers of contemporary craft and designers., This is to be a glamorous book covering the new trend of international designer-makers, showing the cream of the contemporary craft world, and crossing most disciplines (incl. ceramics, textiles, wood, glass, precious materials & metals). Designer-makers are pushing the boundaries and concept of craft, taking it to a new level and making small batches of work for large retail outlets which are finished to a high standard. The book shows a glorious array of handcrafted objects, with information gathered from each maker, explaining the ideas and concept behind their products, and how they got started and developed their work. The book also includes lots of practical information on running a small craft business effectively, such as liasing with manufacturers, dealing with press, sourcing commissions, packaging and marketing. It contains a gallery and design shop guide and will appeal to makers for both visual interest and practical information, but also to buyers as a directory of contemporary craft makers at the top of their field.