craftsuch
Craftsuch is a term used in maker cultures to describe a philosophy and practice that blends traditional craftsmanship with open, collaborative design. The concept centers on making high-quality objects through iterative, community-informed processes, with a focus on accessibility and reproducibility. In some usages, craftsuch also denotes a design approach that emphasizes modular components, open-source patterns, and documentation that allows others to reproduce or adapt projects.
Etymology for craftsuch is unclear. It emerged in online maker communities in the early 2020s as a
Practices associated with craftsuch typically include thorough documentation (plans, bills of materials, tolerances), sharing files and
Applications span areas like furniture and joinery, textiles, jewelry, and small-scale manufacturing, especially where open designs
Reception of craftsuch aligns with broader open-design and maker-movement trends. Proponents view it as democratizing access
See also: Open design, DIY, Maker movement, Open-source hardware, Craftivism.