Improving Upon Greatness

The speaker discusses their journey in violin making, starting with copying traditional designs and moving towards innovation by addressing unresolved design issues. They express a desire to balance aesthetics with practicality, questioning the need to replicate old styles when modern art and design offer new possibilities. The speaker emphasizes solving design problems over merely expressing aesthetic preferences, aiming to create violins that are both beautiful and functional.

What does the speaker compare his early violin-making efforts to?

• A futuristic design

• A musical concert

• A civil war reenactment

• A modern art gallery

Why does the speaker feel a dissonance in his work?

• He loves modern art but works in a traditional field.

• He dislikes contemporary art.

• He finds violin making too easy.

• He prefers traditional music.

What is the speaker's view on innovation in violin making?

• It should solve existing design problems.

• It should focus on aesthetic expression.

• It should replicate old designs.

• It should ignore musician preferences.

What design feature does the speaker question the necessity of?

• The size of the violin

• The corners of the violin

• The shape of the strings

• The color of the violin

What is the speaker's proposed solution to the design problems?

• A violin with more corners

• A digital violin with a simplified design

• A violin with a traditional design

• A violin with a futuristic look