The project stems from a research investigation into the broad theme of craftsmanship, examined through the lens of design. The process began with a historical analysis of the transformations the craft sector has undergone over time, in relation to the development of industry and design as a discipline, leading up to the contemporary dynamics that are now reshaping its role and potential. This initial phase made it possible to identify emerging global trends, with a specific focus on the Italian context, highlighting both opportunities and critical issues. From this analysis emerged the opportunity to develop a project that combines recognizability and customization, with the aim of making Italian craftsmanship more competitive and relevant. On one hand, the project seeks to overcome the sector’s often outdated and traditional image by creating products with a strong visual identity; on the other, it aims to leverage the artisan's unique ability to offer tailored solutions, turning this into a true design asset. All of this is enabled through the integration of new digital technologies. Based on these premises, a research phase was initiated to identify the craft category best suited to this approach, using an analytical tool developed by Confartigianato in collaboration with the design studio Total Tool. At the same time, data provided by the European Crafts Alliance was analyzed to identify the technologies that are proving most strategic for contemporary craftsmanship. The convergence of these two lines of research pointed, on one hand, to metal carpenters specialized in furniture design as the ideal target group; and on the other, to parametric generative design as a tool capable of enabling a customizable yet recognizable artisan production. Out of this framework came B2, a seating object made from a single aluminum sheet, curved at multiple points. Through the definition of specific design parameters, the system allows for the generation of customizable variations of the seat, adaptable to client needs while maintaining a coherent visual identity. The project was ultimately applied as a case study to Celato Rito, a craft enterprise operating in the field of light metal carpentry.
Il progetto nasce da una ricerca sul vasto tema dell’artigianato, osservato attraverso la lente del design. Il percorso ha avuto inizio con un’analisi storica dei cambiamenti che questo settore ha attraversato nel tempo, in relazione allo sviluppo dell’industria e della disciplina del design, fino ad arrivare alle dinamiche contemporanee che ne ridefiniscono oggi ruolo e potenzialità. Questa prima fase ha permesso di individuare alcune tendenze emergenti a livello globale, con un focus specifico sul contesto italiano, evidenziando sia opportunità che criticità. Dall’analisi è emersa l’opportunità di sviluppare un progetto che coniughi riconoscibilità e personalizzazione, con l’obiettivo di rendere l’artigianato italiano più competitivo e attuale. Da un lato, il progetto mira a superare l’immagine tradizionale e spesso obsoleta del settore, attraverso la creazione di prodotti dotati di una forte identità visiva; dall’altro, intende valorizzare le capacità uniche dell’impresa artigiana di offrire soluzioni personalizzate, rendendo questo tratto distintivo un vero asset progettuale. Il tutto attraverso l’integrazione di nuove tecnologie digitali. A partire da queste premesse, si è avviata una fase di indagine per identificare la figura artigianale più adatta a questo approccio, utilizzando lo strumento di analisi sviluppato da Confartigianato in collaborazione con lo studio Total Tool. Parallelamente, sono stati analizzati i dati forniti dall’European Crafts Alliance per individuare le tecnologie maggiormente strategiche per l’artigianato contemporaneo. Dalla convergenza di queste due ricerche è emersa, da un lato, la categoria dei carpentieri metallici specializzati in arredo come target ideale; dall’altro, la progettazione generativa parametrica come strumento in grado di abilitare una produzione artigianale personalizzabile e riconoscibile. A partire da questi elementi nasce B2, una seduta realizzata a partire da un’unica lamiera di alluminio curvata in più punti. Attraverso la definizione di specifici parametri di progetto, il sistema consente di generare varianti personalizzabili della seduta, adattabili alle esigenze del cliente pur mantenendo un’identità visiva coerente. Il progetto è stato infine applicato come caso studio a Celato Rito, un’impresa artigiana attiva nel campo della carpenteria metallica leggera.
B2 : progettazione parametrica per l'artigianato
D'AMICO, GABRIELE
2024/2025
Abstract
The project stems from a research investigation into the broad theme of craftsmanship, examined through the lens of design. The process began with a historical analysis of the transformations the craft sector has undergone over time, in relation to the development of industry and design as a discipline, leading up to the contemporary dynamics that are now reshaping its role and potential. This initial phase made it possible to identify emerging global trends, with a specific focus on the Italian context, highlighting both opportunities and critical issues. From this analysis emerged the opportunity to develop a project that combines recognizability and customization, with the aim of making Italian craftsmanship more competitive and relevant. On one hand, the project seeks to overcome the sector’s often outdated and traditional image by creating products with a strong visual identity; on the other, it aims to leverage the artisan's unique ability to offer tailored solutions, turning this into a true design asset. All of this is enabled through the integration of new digital technologies. Based on these premises, a research phase was initiated to identify the craft category best suited to this approach, using an analytical tool developed by Confartigianato in collaboration with the design studio Total Tool. At the same time, data provided by the European Crafts Alliance was analyzed to identify the technologies that are proving most strategic for contemporary craftsmanship. The convergence of these two lines of research pointed, on one hand, to metal carpenters specialized in furniture design as the ideal target group; and on the other, to parametric generative design as a tool capable of enabling a customizable yet recognizable artisan production. Out of this framework came B2, a seating object made from a single aluminum sheet, curved at multiple points. Through the definition of specific design parameters, the system allows for the generation of customizable variations of the seat, adaptable to client needs while maintaining a coherent visual identity. The project was ultimately applied as a case study to Celato Rito, a craft enterprise operating in the field of light metal carpentry.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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