Daedalist

/ˈdɛdəlɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who is skilled at making intricate or cleverly designed mechanical or artistic objects.

Etymology

From Daedalus combined with -ist (one who practices or is skilled in something). Refers to someone who embodies the craftsmanship of the legendary inventor.

Kelly Says

In Renaissance Italy, daedalists were the ultimate makers—they combined art and engineering to create everything from automatic fountains to intricate clockwork. They were basically the original STEM artists!

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