Imagine taking the secret skills of ancient artisans and saving them in a digital library so they aren't lost forever. Then, use those old-school techniques and mix them with high-tech tools to make products that are better for the planet. It's like giving a centuries-old craft a modern upgrade to make it profitable and eco-friendly again.
Traditional craft techniques are disappearing due to globalized markets and industrial shifts. This leads to a loss of unique manufacturing knowledge and a lack of sustainable, high-value production methods.
A methodology for combining traditional craft with cutting-edge tech, digital archives of craft heritage, and a 'Future of Craft' living lab.
If you are a luxury brand dealing with the loss of specialized artisan skills — this project developed a methodology to combine traditional know-how with cutting-edge technologies that restores historic quality while improving production efficiency.
If you are a design firm dealing with waste in manufacturing — this project developed a circular craft-driven design innovation process that uses New Bauhaus principles to create sustainable products.
If you are a training center dealing with outdated curricula for craft trades — this project developed life-long learning programs and entrepreneurial skill sets to create new jobs where tradition meets the future.
Based on available project data, there is no specific pricing or cost information provided for the resulting methodologies.
The project focuses on reviving enterprises and creating innovative business models for growth, though specific industrial scaling metrics are not detailed.
The project aims to preserve craft heritage in open archives, suggesting a focus on accessibility rather than restrictive licensing.
The project runs from 2023-04-01 to 2027-03-31, during which the 'Future of Craft' living lab at Bornholm will be established.
The project provides a craft-technology driven methodology and entrepreneurial skill sets designed to help enterprises transition to sustainable, tech-enhanced processes.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward academia with 6 universities and 5 other non-profit/public entities, while industry representation is low at 15% (2 SMEs). This suggests the output will be more focused on methodology, education, and research than immediate commercial products, though the inclusion of SMEs indicates a path toward business model validation.
Copenhagen Business School
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