Changing the perception of good design with Mater
Founded by Henrik Marstrand in 2006, Mater creates beautiful lasting products that support people, local craftsmanship, and the environment. Founded […]
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Sustainable design
We hear a lot about Sustainable Design, sometimes too much and often not rightly. In this section, we have set ourselves the task of showing you truly sustainable design projects, which take into account the materials used, the production processes and their contribution to a truly circular economy, capable of reducing the environmental impact.
The New Raw – From plastic waste to furniture with 3D printing
From the beginning of its founding, The New Raw focuses on developing sustainable products & production processes. We are living […]
What’s wrong with sustainable design? What is greenwashing?
“Green”. “Sustainable”. “Eco-Friendly”. It is likely you’ve seen these terms associated with consumer goods. Walk into any store and you […]
Embodied Energy: how to design a sustainable product today
When I launched my brand of custom chairs in 2018, Lombrello, I had absolutely no sustainable product in mind. I […]
Ingrid is a simple, cheap and soothing way to work-from-home
Dutch design studio Waarmakers has created Ingrid, a tailor-made furniture piece designed to stimulate posture change and ease the strain […]
Sustainable Furnishings Council helps companies reduce their environmental footprints
Today’s environmental situation has demonstrated a great need for designers to care about the sustainability of their products. The clear […]
Woodworking in the Lion City – The sustainable nature of Roger&Sons
Singapore-based studio Roger&Sons creates beautiful bespoke furniture with an emphasis on thoughtful design and the goal of becoming an environmentally-responsible […]
Linking UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to furniture design – Klaus Jorlet of We Do Wood
Founded in Copenhagen back in 2011, We Do Wood went forward with a sustainable approach from the beginning. Highly valuing […]
Viewport Studio gives discarded timber a new life in Essential Furniture Collection
By repurposing obsolete construction materials, Viewport Studio has created new pieces of furniture and reinvented an entire mode of production. […]
Sancal introduces Zero: a sustainable “stitch” for the upholstery sector
Sancal is an ambitious company, but not greedy. Our primary aim is to improve everyday life through design, that is […]
Turning plastic toys into children furniture – Interview with ecoBirdy
Starting out their careers in Milan, Vanessa Yuan, and Joris Vanbriel came together to launch their brand ecoBirdy as result […]
Mother of Pearl: a sustainable case study by Plasticiet
Plasticiet is based in a self-built workshop in Rotterdam entirely made from stranded shipping containers. While Plasticiet originated from an […]
