On Craftsmanship

‘Craftsmanship has again become fashionable in high places, just as it did in the last few recessions.’

The concept of craftsmanship has never been as relevant and timely as it is today. Assailed on all sides by – among many other tendencies - flexible working, short-termism, portfolio careers, quick-fix training and the cult of celebrity, it has recently re-entered public debate with a new sense o...