{"product_id":"9781641552189","title":"Designing Boxes - The Master Box Maker's Essential Guide to Thoughtful Design (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlock the secrets of thoughtful design and move beyond the \"blueprint\" to create boxes that tell a story.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDesigning Boxes\u003c\/i\u003e, master craftsman Doug Stowe invites you to look past basic construction and explore the artistic soul of woodworking. While many books focus on step-by-step projects, this guide dives into the \"Why-to\" of the craft—teaching you how to infuse your work with harmony, rhythm, and personal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned maker looking to break free from plans or an intermediate woodworker ready to develop a signature style, Stowe provides the philosophical and practical tools to elevate your craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough a series of elegant projects, you will learn how the relationship between materials, tools, and the maker influences every line and joint. This is more than a manual; it is a masterclass in visual storytelling through wood, intended to build your confidence as a designer and an artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this book, you will explore:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesign Principles:\u003c\/b\u003e How to use texture, contrast, and proportion to create “Visual Gravity.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial Narrative:\u003c\/b\u003e Choosing wood species not just for strength, but for their ability to convey a mood or history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Maker’s Relationship:\u003c\/b\u003e How the choice of a specific hand tool or machine setup dictates the final aesthetic of the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEvolving Technique:\u003c\/b\u003e Strategies for letting the design process guide your technical growth, resulting in one-of-a-kind heirloom treasures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Taunton Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68302111342843,"sku":"9781641552189","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/7327\/7605\/files\/9781641552189.jpg?v=1791794599","url":"https:\/\/abramsandchronicle.co.uk\/products\/9781641552189","provider":"Abrams \u0026 Chronicle Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}