Until recently, the word 'craft' sounded old and loaded, but today it is a trending topic. Because of the virtual world's influence, people are eager for objects they can touch, objects with an apparent maker and a clear story. Innovative technologies, such as 3D printing and waterjet and laser cutting, are making craftwork profitable for manufacturers, stimulating designers' creativity and creating affordable products for consumers. Hands on Design provides an overview of products originating from the collaboration between designers and companies. Technology, industry, craft and durability are no longer opposing concepts, but rather the driving forces behind design.With projects by, among others, Muller Van Severen, Stefan Schöning, Siegfried De Buck, Koen De Gezelle, Sep Verboom...