Furniture Design and Construction for Beginners
Review of The Functional and Aesthetic Structural Dialogue in The Furniture of Maderística 1
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística) , Furniture woodworking instructor
Joined January 2019
About the video: Review of The Functional and Aesthetic Structural Dialogue in The Furniture of Maderística 1
Overview
“I will show you how functional, structural and aesthetic aspects have dialogued in Maderística projects. I will also show you how the evolution of Maderística has been. Everything is the result of constant work. Don't worry if you start with something simple, practice makes perfect. Each piece of furniture is a new opportunity to learn.”
In this video lesson Patricio Ortega (Maderística) addresses the topic: Review of The Functional and Aesthetic Structural Dialogue in The Furniture of Maderística 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Furniture Design and Construction for Beginners. Learn the essential steps for designing, planning, and building wooden furniture in your own signature style.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson I will show you how they have dialogued the structural, functional and aesthetic aspects in the evolution of MADRE. The idea now is to show you the evolution of Maderística from the first quite simple designs until the last, with more details, almost 10 years of work, which I summarized in some projects, logically. I want you to understand that there is a driving force behind the work of who creates, Deep down, the creative process is not a unique, inspirational act that gives me a lightning bolt and I come up with a great idea. but it is a result of constant work and ideas t...”
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Course summary for: Furniture Design and Construction for Beginners
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Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Woodworking

Patricio Ortega (Maderística)
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística)
Patricio Ortega is a furniture maker and founder of Maderística, a small workshop specializing in handcrafted furniture design. With 14 years of experience, he has focused on mastering plywood, developing innovative techniques, and sharing his knowledge with over 1,800 students. As an architect and self-taught instructor, Patricio blends creativity and technique to create functional and durable furniture.
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