http://www.davistudio.com/2009/10/17/creating-a-new-craft-culture-richard-sennett/ Fine Porcelain by Mary Anne Davis Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:34:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.davistudio.com/2009/10/17/creating-a-new-craft-culture-richard-sennett/#comment-624 Mary Anne Davis Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:29:02 +0000 http://www.davistudio.com/?p=513#comment-624 I think Sennett's parallel between coders and craftspeople is an interesting one. He argues that the coder is inclined to move on quickly from a task, also a quality inherent in business or enterprise, because the product of the coder's effort is, well, virtual. A craftsperson is stuck in the real world. Coders may need to take a bit of knowledge from craftspeople in order to produce a higher quality virtual product. There is a fast track evolution at hand. I have a feeling craftspeople are at the gate of reverence. I think Sennett’s parallel between coders and craftspeople is an interesting one. He argues that the coder is inclined to move on quickly from a task, also a quality inherent in business or enterprise, because the product of the coder’s effort is, well, virtual. A craftsperson is stuck in the real world. Coders may need to take a bit of knowledge from craftspeople in order to produce a higher quality virtual product. There is a fast track evolution at hand. I have a feeling craftspeople are at the gate of reverence.

]]> http://www.davistudio.com/2009/10/17/creating-a-new-craft-culture-richard-sennett/#comment-622 Whitney Couch Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:53:44 +0000 http://www.davistudio.com/?p=513#comment-622 I really like David's ideas about craft. His emphasis on cultivating skill and its importance in society. As well, creating a balance between skill set and creativity, so as not to kill the creativity. However, I have a hard time following his parallel btw. Computer programmers and craftsman. A computer programmer is a highly sought after and well paid skill. While I don't see our society seeking out the hand made objects. I see consumers preferring the cheaper to the skillfully handmade. Computer Programmers are highly valued in a way that the craftsman is not. I wish that the craftsman were. I really like David’s ideas about craft. His emphasis on cultivating skill and its importance in society. As well, creating a balance between skill set and creativity, so as not to kill the creativity. However, I have a hard time following his parallel btw. Computer programmers and craftsman. A computer programmer is a highly sought after and well paid skill. While I don’t see our society seeking out the hand made objects. I see consumers preferring the cheaper to the skillfully handmade. Computer Programmers are highly valued in a way that the craftsman is not. I wish that the craftsman were.

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