Box-making expert Doug Stowe is back with a new spin on the classic craft!  Not just an instruction manual, Designing Boxes elevates box-making into a thoughtful process, enabling you to design beautiful and functional boxes that speak volumes about your personality and unique needs. The book provides a bridge between basic technique and design ethos, giving you more than a simple DIY guide; it equips you with an understanding of the importance of design in every box you create. Unlike most project books, Designing Boxes invites you to engage with the creative side of woodworking, deepening your understanding of materials, tools, and design principles.  This book is bursting with content such as: Exploring the nuances of various materials used in box-making  Grasping the unique connection between craftsmen and tools Understand the evolution of technique and how it ties into design Learn how to incorporate storytelling into your designs   Designing Boxes is a stimulating journey into creative expression through woodworking and will leave you brimming with inspiration, newfound knowledge, and an amplified confidence in your design skills.   AUTHOR: Doug Stowe began his woodworking career in 1976. He has founded and taught at several schools for woodworkers and continues to teach woodworking grades 1-12 at the Clear Spring School. He works daily in his own shop and travels around teaching adult woodworking classes for schools and clubs. He has published 90 articles in various woodworking magazines and educational journals and has written 13 books on woodworking techniques. He lives near Eureka Springs, Arkansas, with his wife, Jean.