Ahmed Amin
My studies are in linguistics, while my passion and work lie in design and manufacturing. I am interested in craftsmanship and its relationship to the arts, and in merging heritage with technology, while preserving the environment and cultural identity. I have presented numerous courses and workshops on crafts and arts such as carpentry, recycling, and agriculture. I have worked in various fields which has given me extensive experience in manufacturing and design.
My Journey
My love for tools, materials, and crafts started at a very young age. My family helped me nurture this passion. Lego was my favorite toy, and I would take apart toys and use their components. My mom used to buy me toy tool sets, but I always asked for real tools. Eventually, she bought me a hammer, screwdriver, and a small saw when I was only 9 years old. I used to save my allowance to buy tools and nails. I took courses and workshops in carpentry, electricity, painting, metalworking, and other crafts. I also did internships in factories and workshops, which was a great learning experience. I have a home workshop with a collection of small tools and equipment, and another workshop for making wooden and metal furniture, as well as signs and decor.
Beech pine is a project by Safari company that offers woodworking workshops and courses, as well as high-quality products made from natural wood.