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Mastering Furniture Design Fundamentals

Thursday, July 21 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Session Code: TH51

Track: Handcrafted Furniture

Speaker: Jeff Miller, J. Miller Handcrafted Furniture

Feeling design-challenged? Successful furniture design is a skill that can be developed in much the same way that other woodworking skills are –through an understanding of the needs, tools and the processes of design. This seminar explores those processes from the seeds of design (whether it be a set of requirements or a moment of inspiration), through the phases of developing and refining the idea. Jeff shares the most important part of the process—evaluating the idea and making it better using a set of practical criteria.  Those faint of heart where design is concerned, take heed and find out where successful ideas come from and learn practical ways to facilitate the flow of ideas.  Learn how to develop ideas to their maximum potential and understand the role of reflection and criticism as well as the fundamental design principles that should guide your assessment towards a winning design.

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