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Context<\/span>
\nThe workshop took place within the context of Rietveld Design Lab\u2019s Wintergarden. The Wintergarden is a study period of two months during which students can take part in a number of workshops, design competitions or exchange projects. The Wintergarden 2006 was set up as a pilot project in order to put discovery and reflection in relation with the design process.<\/p>\n

Format<\/span>
\nTwelve students – of which two selected students from the Technical University of Delft – took part in the workshop. Val\u00e9rie van Leersum assisted Maria Blaisse and two higher year students were asked to help the participants to document their process. The first day was spent looking for work material (in the form of twigs, or leaves but also inspiration) in the Amsterdamse Bos nearby. The next three days were spent working with the material. The last day was dedicated to selecting and naming those images that best represented the process and findings of the week.<\/p>\n

More info<\/span>
\nThe workshop was documented and edited by Muriel D\u2019Asembourg (Moving Silence Productions). The Dvd is a compilation of \u2018personal portraits\u2019 of the workshop results.<\/p>\n

Challenge<\/span>
\nThe workshop focusses on more senses than the eyes and gives space to listen, feel and use one’s intuition.
\n* To find one’s individual understanding of the complexity and simplicity of form
\n* To find the natural behavior of each material and how it\u00a0 provides an insight into specific laws\u00a0\u00a0 of nature + how to relate to it ,and use it.
\n* To develop a presence and sensitivity which enables one to work and live more connected with one’s qualities, authenticity, and each other.
\n* To align with nature
\n(source: Maria Blaisse, 2006)<\/p>\n

Hindsight<\/span>
\nThe workshop was felt as an intense (group & craft) experience by most students. Gathering the necessary concentration for a whole week was a big challenge for some. Working without a clearly outlined end goal caused many to initially stagnate in their process. In order to gain personal insight, one must dare to make mistakes but also dare to recognise qualities and to follow a found direction. As a designer you are the material. What is needed is to listen carefully and to act upon what you sense.<\/p>\n

Quotes<\/span>
\n\u201cHelping the material\u201d (Jacob Uhlin)
\n\u201cTouch but not feel\u201d (Judith Montens)
\n\u201cCreate space\u201d (Myung-Hyun Bang)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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