Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Box-making expert Doug Stowe is back
with a new spin on the classic box-making
book. With an eye toward thoughtful
design, this book
walks the
reader through the thought process involved in creating beautiful and functional
boxes.
Designing Boxes offers many
more design opportunities than would be possible in a book that attempts to be a "projects book." The artisan who knows the basics of box making
and is ready to expand
their repertoire will find this approach appealing. This book speaks to
the woodworker who wants
to develop plans of their own to meet their unique needs, express
their own personalities,
and gain confidence in their design
skills.
Designing Boxes is a bridge between
how-to and why-to. Doug guides the reader through an
exploration of the
materials used in box making, the
relationship between the material and the craftsman, how the
tools and
their
relationship to the maker affect design, the
growth of techniqueas it relates to the processes
of design, and principles and elements of
design storytelling.