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In this arq./a magazine article, Daciano da Costa discusses his shift from painting to design, influenced by his mentor Frederico George. He highlights how design’s social and active role attracted him more than traditional painting. George’s studio was a place of debate, ethics, and craftsmanship.

Daciano also points out challenges for design in Portugal, like the lack of industrial production, and stresses the importance of combining craft tradition with innovation. He believes design should be critical and cultural, not just about making objects.