Encaderna, cão! projeto experimental de kit de ferramentas para encadernação copta

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the interconnections between bookbinding and design, with the objective of creating a toolkit that encourages users to practice and explore traditional techniques. The methodology employed, based on the propositions of Cross (2008), seeks to integrate the problem and solution from the initial stages of the project. The core issue identified is how to make bookbinding more accessible and appealing to a new audience. The solution to this challenge lies in developing tools and experiences that spark interest and passion for this manual craft, which materializes in the creation of toolkits. The theoretical framework uses an abductive approach to relevant concepts related to bookbinding and its tools, user experience (UX) design, information design, and packaging design, thereby enriching the project’s development. Analyzing existing products in the market, along with a technical visit, helped define specific characteristics and points of innovation. The kit's development followed an experimental approach, resulting in a product that combines an authorial design with sharp humor and manual craftsmanship.