This doctoral project develops an interdisciplinary collaborative approach to
furniture designer\maker practice. At its core is a practice-based framework
that can be used to assess and reflect upon the tacit, primarily ...
In recent times, the concept of ‘intangible heritage’ has gained credence within the
international heritage community, reflecting wider concerns relating to the cultural
impact of global economic, technological and ...
The potential for using the Ghanaian lesser utilised hardwoods esa (Celtis mildbraedii), denya (Cylicodiscus gabunensis) and dahoma (Piptadeniastrum africana) for garden furniture and decking in the UK is investigated. ...
The aim of this thesis has been to develop and document a research
project that takes the form of a strategic response by a furniture designermaker
(Philip Koomen Furniture) to the challenging ecological issues
raised ...