Articles, essays, and guides on design, engineering, and craft.https://designedby.gd/en-UShttps://designedby.gd//en/journal/week-in-the-workshophttps://designedby.gd//en/journal/week-in-the-workshopFive failed castings, two redesigned molds, and one very patient assistant. A diary of the week everything went wrong — and what it taught me.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:30:00 GMThttps://designedby.gd//en/journal/designing-for-repairabilityhttps://designedby.gd//en/journal/designing-for-repairabilityThree years ago I rebuilt my entire studio process around one question: can this be fixed in twenty years? Here is what changed — and what it cost.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://designedby.gd//en/journal/on-brasshttps://designedby.gd//en/journal/on-brassA short note on why I keep coming back to this material, piece after piece.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT