Mission

Rethinking the societal valuation of crafts knowledge and knowhow in order to foster future-oriented craft practices and networks in Flanders.

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Research themes

Core research themes of the project are: education and transmission of crafts knowledge, the role of maker spaces, business models and policy-making.

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Research goals

The project produces new interdisciplinary scholarly research on craft and will translate scientific insights into utilization tools for stakeholders.

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Methodology

The project engages Actor Network theory and Controversy Mapping to research craft ecosystems, in a process of co-creation with stakeholders, leveraged by research through design.

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