Craftsmanship
the quality of design and work shown in something made by hand; artistry.
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Craftsmanship
Birch bark suit by Erkki Pekkarinen
One of the things I’ve discovered with buildings, particularly your so-called “high-road buildings” is they can become more amazing as time goes on. As that process proceeds, they are buildings that come to be loved. And once they’re loved, they’re safe, by and large. So the quality of mastery can be in the quality of the materials and crafting of a thing that invites that kind of caring, that will keep the thing going.
True pros understand the importance of honing their craft, regardless of the tools at their disposal. They embrace the philosophy of Bruce Lee, who famously stated, " I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times ." It's the expertise gained through deliberate, consistent practice... See more
Adam Singer • Amateurs Obsess Over Tools, Pros Over Mastery
really great read from.a former Instagram designer on the dysfunction of today’s largest tech companies.
Greatness
exploring the foundations of quality and the currents that fight against mediocrity
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The Great Pottery Throw Down
channel4.com“In Japanese pottery, there’s an artful form of repair called kintsugi. When a piece of ceramic pottery breaks, rather than trying to restore it to its original condition, the artisan accentuates the fault by using gold to fill the crack. This beautifully draws attention to where the work was broken, creating a golden vein. Instead of the flaw dimi... See more