The KISS Principle
“Any fool can make things complicated, it requires a genius to make things simple.” – E.F. Schumacher Keep it Simple, Stupid KISS stands for Keep It … Read more
Craft
Craft technology
Craft technology, including hand tools and simple machines, used by skilled master craftspeople, will be reinvented for a zero-carbon future. When we think of technology we usually think … Read more
The benefits of craft production
Moving from fast, quantity production to slow, quality production Industrial production in the beginning meant that goods were cheaper and more available to everyone. This was … Read more
Slow is fast
It is a good idea to think about going Slow in a world where fast seems to be the default setting. Slow just means taking your time, … Read more
Craft technology for the future
When we think of technology we usually think of high-tech and big-tech, like robots and automated factories. However, hand tools and craft processes are technologies too. In a … Read more
Handmade for good
My partner Anna is a contemporary jeweller. Everything she makes is handmade. Apart from a few power tools and a gas torch Anna only uses hand tools. What … Read more
Craft beer and the rediscovery of craftship
I admit it, I love beer. In fact I love beer more now than I ever did, for one simple reason – beer is much better … Read more