The Future of Craftsmanship

The Future of Craftsmanship

The Coulson Group: Unique by Design

The Coulson Group: Unique by Design

Cliff Coulson was a Canadian war hero and frontiersman – a tank and bulldozer operator who assisted allied troops in the Second World War....
Taiwan: Embracing Plurality to Avoid the Harmful Effects of Nepotism

Taiwan: Embracing Plurality to Avoid the Harmful Effects of Nepotism

Dr Chengwei Liu is an Associate Professor of Strategy and Behavioural Science at England's Warwick Business School. An expert in executive decision-making, Dr Liu's...
Taiwan: Embracing Plurality to Avoid the Harmful Effects of Nepotism

USA: Distinguishing Family Hiring from Kin Preference

Dr Jones is a professor of psychology at Missouri State University who specialises in industrial-organisational (I-O) psychology. His research in this area explores ethical...
Modernisation, Globalisation and the Democratisation of Craftsmanship

Modernisation, Globalisation and the Democratisation of Craftsmanship

The Japanese term monozukuri translates literally as "making things". Figuratively, the word is similar to the English "craftsmanship" but goes further to address providence,...
Azza Fahmy: The Women Behind Egypt’s Most Iconic Jewellery Brand

Azza Fahmy: The Women Behind Egypt’s Most Iconic Jewellery Brand

Luxury brand Azza Fahmy stands for some of the most sought-after and highly regarded jewellery in the world. The studio's namesake, Egyptian designer, artist and...
Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua: Traditional Fabric Weaving in the Heart of Venice since 1875

Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua: Traditional Fabric Weaving in the Heart of Venice since 1875

With a long, rich history in creating artisanal fabrics, Venice occupies a prominent position in the world of textiles. Integral to this legacy of...
Wagner Quality Shoes: Craftsmanship in Customer Service

Wagner Quality Shoes: Craftsmanship in Customer Service

Wagner Quality Shoes, a sixth-generation Pittsburgh-based shoe store that dates back to 1854, meets the expectation of craftsmanship their name implies in an unconventional...
Riluc: A Renaissance in Portuguese Furniture

Riluc: A Renaissance in Portuguese Furniture

When it comes to furniture, Ricardo Lucas is a visionary. To solidify his place in the industry, the Portuguese entrepreneur has developed a highly...
Riverford Organic Farmers: Reinventing the Family Farm Model

Riverford Organic Farmers: Reinventing the Family Farm Model

Guy Singh-Watson, Founder of Riverford Organic Farmers, grew his family farm into a household name, revolutionising a category and challenging assumptions about capitalism along...
Empire International

One Hundred Years of Empire – The Haddad Family’s Century-Long Passion for Cinema

Pundit of the silver screen, Mario Haddad Sr, CEO of Empire International, has dedicated his life and career to bringing cinema to the Middle...