In this episode I chat to the academic and designer John Walsh from the School of Creative Arts in the Technological University of Dublin. John is the lead partner in a recently launched Erasmus+ project called Craft 4.0 (https://craftproject.eu). The project aims to create training tools and a peer network for craftspeople in the areas of Digital Modelling and Digital / Additive Manufacturing. As part of this John and his team have created a free online learning platform to introduce the concepts and technologies of digital fabrication to new and established craftspeople and designers (https://plp.craftproject.eu).

I discuss the origins of the projects and John's involvement in creating over 30 training modules for the Craft 4.0 platform and how he hopes the content will be useful to any creative practitioner. We also discuss his own creative background as an academic and a designer of office furniture and his tenure as the president of the Institute of Designers Ireland.

Craft 4.0 Homepage - https://craftproject.eu

Craft 4.0 Learning Platform - https://plp.craftproject.eu

John's Design Company - MADE - https://www.made.ie

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