David Pye

David Pye was a British design and craftsmanship expert who introduced the idea of "workmanship" quality, emphasizing the importance of skill and individual attention in creating objects. He argued that the beauty and value of handcrafted items come from the maker’s craftsmanship, which depends on their skill and care. Pye distinguished between "workmanship of risk," where quality depends on the maker's expertise, and "workmanship of certainty," where process and tools produce consistent results. His ideas highlight how human skill and attention contribute to the uniqueness and integrity of handcrafted work, contrasting it with mass-produced items.