Nós conectam: slow design para a criação e experiência do fazer macramê

Abstract

This work focuses on the value of handmade craftsmanship and the practice of the Slow Design movement, with a therapeutic emphasis on the macramé technique. It seeks to understand how the fast-paced rhythm of modern life and digitalization have contributed to issues such as anxiety and stress among young people. Highlighting the challenges of an accelerated world, the study explores how Slow Design can foster a more mindful and considerate process, offering significant therapeutic benefits. In this way, it became possible to more accurately identify the target audience, emphasizing the importance of the Slow movement combined with the joy of manual creation. This study proposes practical solutions that promote greater personal connection, stress reduction, and increased self-esteem through a conscious engagement with design and the manual art of macramé. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]