Essays about: "Craft"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 269 essays containing the word Craft.

  1. 6. Garbage In, Garbage Out? : Exploring textile sculpture through refuse material

    University essay from Konstfack/Textil

    Author : Karina Nøkleby Presttun; [2023]
    Keywords : craft; textile sculpture; upcycling; second-hand; music; synesthesia; electronica; anti-academic;

    Abstract : This paper examines the processes, materials, and influences of Karina Presttun, an artist who explores building abstract sculptures with twine made from second-hand fabrics. She discusses how her work aims to share emotions and visual experiences that do not translate well into text and how she has been inspired by fiber artists, basket makers, and music. READ MORE

  3. 7. Job Crafting in the IT-industry : Crafting Work for a Satisfying and Fulfilling Work Life.

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Kevin Kallio; Alexander Carlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Job crafting; autonomy; IT-professionals; work setting; work design;

    Abstract : Background: People have long sought to be able to influence and form their own work lives to align more with their personal beliefs and satisfy their needs and wants. Due to digitalization, opportunities for professionals to do so have increased, and theories such as job crafting have emerged. READ MORE

  4. 8. Implementing Circular Economy Measures for Stockholm's Sustainable Development: An Assessment of Using Second-hand Textiles in School Craft Education

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Maurine Luquet; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Climate Neutrality; Life Cycle Assessment; Sustainable Development; Textile; Waste Management;

    Abstract : Circular Economy is an increasingly popular concept, which could be implemented to decrease our environmental impacts and promote sustainable development. Within Agenda 2030 and the Paris Agreement, the city of Stockholm has the goal to become climate neutral by 2030 and wants to explore the effects ofcircularity measures. READ MORE

  5. 9. Investigating the Potential of Circular Economy in Stockholm’s Craft Classes : A Case Study Comparing Secondary Wood to Virgin Wood Using LCA and LCC

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Magdalena Smolic; Zin Haji; [2023]
    Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; Life Cycle Costs; LCC; behavioral study; environmental impact assessment; circular economy; reuse; climate neutral cities; wood craft class; land use; water use; global warming potential; Livscykelanalys; LCA; Livscykelkostnadsanalys; LCC; Beteende studie; miljökonsekvensbedömning; cirkulär ekonomi; återanvändning; klimatneutrala städer; träslöjd; markanvändning; vattenanvändning; global uppvärmningspotential.;

    Abstract : This thesis evaluates the environmental, economic, and social impacts of implementing secondary wood from recycling centers into wood crafts in Stockholm schools. The thesis is conducted in a case study setting as a part of the "Climate Neutral Stockholm 2030" sub-project 3. READ MORE

  6. 10. The Negotiation and Crafting of Identity Among Transnational and/or Transracial Adult Adoptees in Sweden

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Socialantropologiska institutionen

    Author : David Asplund; [2023]
    Keywords : Adoption; Identity; Intersectionality;

    Abstract : This master’s thesis will be discussing how nuanced experiences affects the crafting of identity among transnational and/or transracial adult adoptees raised in Sweden from an anthropological perspective.The purpose of this thesis is to show that adoptees craft their identity in numerous and complex ways, one as unique as the other. READ MORE