resources

resource development

Various resource materials were prepared, collected, categorised and disseminated to the craftspeople to create awareness about the existance of clay as a material craft in other contexts and situations. Research plates were prepared on the use of clay as a building material to expose the craftspeople to space making crafts.

The artisans were informed about the different techniques such as superadobe technique of construction used in Iran. They were aware about the use of roof tiles but were shown to use the same module for different system like cladding or partition walls or to create narrow apertures. The modular system, using one module repeatedly to create a system, was explained to them to create the awareness about the use of clay. The research plates shown to them made them aware about the use of clay in construction techniques.

DE D E L I V E R

Deliver

Overview : To understand the various ways in which a given Craft Innovation Training Programme will be executed. It discusses, what are the methodologies that can be explored and also how to go about conducting and supervising a particular innovation programme.

Objectives and Intended Output : The primary objective of this stage is to ensure proper delivery of the intended plan and framework. After determining what medium would be best suited for one’s training, this stage helps one achieve high level of quality. At the end of this stage one will have successfully conducted the training programme and the major responsibility is delivered.

Sub-Stags of ‘Deliver’ : The sub-stages of ‘Deliver’ include ‘expose’, ‘interact’ and ‘innovate’. These substages largely discuss the entire process of ideation and creation through various means, techniques and tools.

DE-1

expose

To introduce someone to (a subject or area of knowledge).

DE-1a : PROVIDE EXPOSURE TO THE PARTICIPANTS THROUGH INFORMATIVE AND ENRICHING INPUT SESSIONS

DE-1b : PROVIDE EXPOSURE TO THE PARTICIPANTS THROUGH SITE VISITS

DE-2

interact

To communicate or be involved directly.

DE-2a : DEMONSTRATE THE VARIOUS IMPORTANT CRAFT PROCESSES AT THE VERY BEGINNING OF EVERY MODULE

DE-2b : ARRANGE FOR CASUAL AND FORMAL DISCUSSIONS WITH EXPERTS

DE-3

innovate

To make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.

DE-3a : ENCOURAGE THE PARTICIPANTS TO EXPLORE AND EXPERIMENT WITH THE MATERIAL

DE-3b : PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE PARTICIPANTS IN MAKING PROTOTYPES AND THE FINAL OUTPUT

Aarohee and Priyanka interacting with Abdulla bhai

Aarohee learning the techniques from Abdulla bhai

Priyanka learning the technique of painting

Aarohee interacting with Husen bhai

DE-1 interact

craft demonstrations

The two designers Priyanka Shah and Aarohee Nagecha visited Gundiyali to spend time with the families of craftspeople Yakub Harun Kumbhar and Abdulla Daud Kumbhar. The interaction was initiated through demonstrations and discussions with the craftspeople. They understood the craft process in depth and also explored the craft hands on. A healthy relationship was established between the participants before engaging in the craft design process.