ISBN: 978-84-16500-50-5
Be Maker, Be Happy is a book published by Monsa Publications and directed by Carolina Amell that explores the world of the Maker Movement, DIY (Do It Yourself) culture, and creativity as a driving force for innovation. The book brings together a carefully curated selection of projects and first-hand stories from makers, designers, and international creators who share their experience, creative process, and unique approach to design and craftsmanship.
Layout: 18 x 23 cm
Pages: 144
Cover: Hardcover
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Be Maker, Be Happy: Creativity, Innovation, and the Maker Movement
Be Maker, Be Happy is an essential book for discovering the world of the Maker Movement, a global community that embraces creativity, innovation, contemporary craftsmanship, and the DIY (Do It Yourself) philosophy as powerful tools for transforming ideas into unique projects.
Directed by Carolina Amell, the book features a carefully selected collection of makers, designers, artisans, and creative studios from around the world, opening the doors to their workshops to share their working philosophy, creative processes, and passion for craftsmanship. Through their own stories, each contributor explains how experimentation, tradition, and innovation come together to bring original ideas to life.
Among the featured creators are Bellerby & Co. Globemakers, internationally renowned for their handcrafted globes; British designer Tom Raffield, celebrated for his steam-bent wood furniture and lighting; the innovative textile company Dashing Tweeds; the contemporary floral design studio Flowers by Bornay; Otter Surfboards, famous for their handcrafted wooden surfboards; the historic German porcelain manufacturer Nymphenburg Manufaktur; Swedish brushmaker Iris Hantverk, known for its handcrafted brushes made using traditional techniques; and Papabubble, the iconic artisan candy brand that has redefined confectionery through creativity and design.
The publication also showcases the work of other outstanding creators, including Annemarie O'Sullivan, Bonfield Block-Printers, Feinedinge, Linck Keramik, Dick Taylor Chocolate, and Les Catherinettes, highlighting the diversity of disciplines that define today's Maker Movement.
Perfect for designers, architects, artists, craftspeople, entrepreneurs, students, and DIY enthusiasts, Be Maker, Be Happy is an inspiring resource for discovering new ways to create, experiment, and develop innovative projects in the world of contemporary design. From ceramics, woodworking, textile design, and floral art to handcrafted manufacturing, the book demonstrates how creativity and skilled craftsmanship continue to drive innovation.
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