Projekt Handwerk
Projekt Handwerk unites traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design and creates modern interpretations of hand-made products. The new forms have given the hand-crafted products a fresh, up-to-date makeover, and in doing so arouse enthusiasm for Swiss crafts and sustainable regional manufacture while furthering the existence of the extraordinary craft techniques. Product designers Nicole Lehner and Luzia Kaelin have attempted to discover new directions for handicrafts and in intense collaboration with four Swiss craftspeople have developed a variety of products for everyday use. The objects emphasise the qualities of the four particular crafts in a specific manner without being constrained by the demands of serial production.
The following people also supported Projekt Handwerk: Matteo Gonet, Hans Mösli, Petra Haldimann, Tamara Shontshang, Laurin Schaub, Christoph Hauri and Marianne Brüngger.
The project is exhibited at Eco Design Home Showroom (Zurich) from September 21st until October 30th, 2012.