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An industrial designer’s unexpected view on plastics
Plastic is a controversial topic and much of this controversy stems from lack of knowledge and misunderstandings. Here is what you should consider when handling this material, industrially
“If you make them smile you got them”: the ingredients of best-sellers
According to legendary architect Michael Graves (1934-2015) there is a recipe to create design best-sellers: and its ingredients are timeless because they have nothing to do with style but with a certain understanding of human nature
(Un)wanted furniture: sharing design strategies to promote durability
Making objects last is fundamental to a circular economy and designers can do a lot to support the diffusion of a repair mindset, especially if they tap into the makers’ open-source culture. Here is how a fablab approached the challenge
