Handcraft & Analog Work

Hands-on craft across wood, metal, glass, electronics, and print — a deliberate counterbalance to screen work

YearOngoing

ServicesWoodworking, Metal Fabrication, Welding, Electronics Prototyping, Print Finishing

Tech Stack

LatheWeldingGlass WorkshopESP32ArduinoLetterpressAI-Enhanced Electronics

Results

Wood, Metal, GlassMaterials

ESP32 + AIElectronics

Since ChildhoodDrawing & Building

The Challenge

No formal craft training — learning each discipline through projects, workshops, and sheer curiosity. The ongoing challenge: bridging digital design thinking with physical material constraints.

The Solution

Project-driven learning across wood, metal, glass, and electronics. FOS Gestaltung workshops for foundational skills. Currently combining ESP32/Arduino electronics with AI integration. Every craft project follows a design concept — like the student-friendly modular scaffolding bed built for under €100 with four hex screws for flat-pack.

Emil Vorbrugg - Handcrafted wooden work detail

Emil Vorbrugg - Metal welding fabrication

Emil Vorbrugg - Handcraft project detail

Emil Vorbrugg - Glass workshop cutting and drilling

Emil Vorbrugg - Electronics prototyping with ESP32

Emil Vorbrugg - Print finishing technique

Emil Vorbrugg - Electronics and AI integration

Emil Vorbrugg - Handcraft workshop detail

Emil Vorbrugg - AI-generated fragrance visualization for BMW scent design project

Next Project

AI Scent Design

The first AI-generated fragrance in the automotive industry