Renaissance man and designer extraordinaire Yves Behar and his team at fuseproject put together their first exhibit named TechnoCRAFT showing at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts until October 3, 201o.
The full event title is actually "TechnoCRAFT: Hackers, Modders, Fabbers, Tweakers and Design in the Age of Individuality"…
Customisation is the Motto.
"TechnoCRAFT explores how the boundary between the role of the designer and the consumer is disappearing. Curated by acclaimed designer Yves Behar, the exhibition traces the current trend in design away from fixed objects toward open "design platforms" that invite people to participate in the creative process. Selected works span the spectrum from intentionally collaborative (such as platforms where individuals can customize their products) to outsider hacks, where "finished" products are adapted or modified by the user. Special attention is paid to the intersection of technology and craft that encourages an unprecedented level of user participation with profound implications for the future of design and experience making."
Craft and customisation are hammered into reality in the case of Do it Chair by Droog Design (below).
To conclude the exhibit, on October 2, from 6 to 8 pm, Yves Béhar and Sam Grawe, Editor-in-Chief of Dwell magazine, discuss the exhibition, from its genesis to individual selected works, and the contemporary moment in design, including the nature of American design.
Food for your brain and your senses.