Copycats beware
We’ve had quite a few comments on the subject of copying. There are a lot of terms for this, forgery, plagiarism, etc. The thing that strikes me is that, with…
We've had quite a few comments on the subject of copying. There are a lot of terms for this, forgery, plagiarism, etc.
The thing that strikes me is that, with the almost instant access to just about everything via the internet, it's almost impossible to take the work of another, be it a painting, a piece of woodwork or something written or spoken by another and claim it as your own.
It seems that just about everything ends up on one website or another and anyone who has a cell phone, which seems to be just about everyone, can get instant access to it. There have been a number of instances recently where people "in high position" have plagiarized someone else. It usually goes viral on Facebook or Twitter within hours.
Post a picture of a piece you made that is an obvious copy of another maker’s work and it's almost guaranteed you will hear about it. This alone should discourage many from attempting it. It can't make you feel good to hear hails of derisive laughter coming from all over the place. And it can't be good for your business reputation!
D.D.
David DeCristoforo possesses an extensive resume as designer/maker of fine furniture, high-end cabinetry and architectural woodwork. His experience in professional woodworking spans a period of 35 years. For the past 20 years David DeCristoforo Design has been located in Woodland, California. During this time David's shop has ranged in scope from a "full on" cabinet production shop with as many as 15 employees to a small fine furniture and custom millwork shop, working with his son, David RBJ, a highly skilled maker in his own right.