This week, we explored “Digital Crafting” and attended workshops on “Laser Cutting” and “Glass Casting”. As I expected, digital technologies have indeed brought great convenience, efficiency, and new possibilities to craft practices, significantly expanding their boundaries. Laser Cutting I was particularly surprised by the wide range of materials and the high precision achievable with laser […]

Review of the Book Post-Craft Brief review of Chapter 4, “ MADE IN CHINA/ CREATED IN CHINA CATHARINE  ROSSI” The chapter examines the complexities and contradictions of Chinese manufacturing, emphasizing the human and ethical dimensions often overshadowed by industrial scale and economic progress. Pieces like Ai Weiwei’s Sunflower Seeds and Cohen & Van Balen’s 75 Watt highlight the human labor behind mass production, […]

   Define Yourself This week, we explored “Thinking through Making,” which emphasizes critical thinking and reflection within the making process. I was particularly impressed by Glenn Adamson’s idea of “Craft as a reflection of ourselves.” In the seminar task, I responded and defined myself by answering these questions in this way: WHO ARE YOU? A female, an […]

The topic discussed this week was the concept of  “Narrative Craft.” In the seminar, I chose “Labubu” as my case study for exploring “Narrative Craft”, and conducted an in-depth analysis of my preferred material – “resin”. Case Study: Kasing Lung，“Storytelling Through Enchanting Monsters” As the designer of the currently universally popular art toy – Labubu, The Hong […]

In the first class, Jennifer and Choi gave a general introduction to the course content and structure. After the course briefing, we each introduced ourselves. About Me I did not go to art college before, but I’m self taught and have experience in producing BJDs, art dolls, articulated realistic figures, and film and television merchandise, […]