By hand - Shu Hunh

In a response to the sleek forms and perfect angles of late-1990s objects, many of today?s designers and artists are returning to handmade work: hand lettering, hand drawing, hand sewing, etc. From books to pillows to T-shirts to toys, their work defines an alternate view of contemporary design. Their unique qualities are antithetical to the ubiquity of mass-brand products. Personal craft is emphasized over perfection and the personality of the artist is put forth as a key element of the finished product. From Jennifer Lew?s irreverent handmade felt pieces to Dynamo-ville?s one-of-a-kind puppets to the hand-bound and hand-stitched publications of Evil Twin, it is obvious that these objects have been made with care and consideration.