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Renew Concept Envisions a Layered Approach to Sustainability

Renew Concept Envisions a Layered Approach to Sustainability

The Renew concept layered, modular and swappable design aims to end, or at least delay, the upgrade cycle of smartphones.

CARIUMA Builds Sustainability Into Every Pair of CATIBA Pro Skate Sneakers

CARIUMA Builds Sustainability Into Every Pair of CATIBA Pro Skate Sneakers

CARIUMA launches their first sustainable skate sneaker, designed in partnership and with the feedback of pro-skaters.

MINNA Goods Uses Traditional Techniques for Ethical Wool Rugs

MINNA Goods Uses Traditional Techniques for Ethical Wool Rugs

MINNA Goods, a textile brand known for its processes and traditional techniques, has been crafting some of our favorite ethical wool rugs.

Take 5: Leather Watermelon Bags, 3D-Printed Earrings, Vegan Sneakers + More

Take 5: Leather Watermelon Bags, 3D-Printed Earrings, Vegan Sneakers + More

Editorial Director Caroline Williamson shares 5 things from the design world that she appreciates and why, in our new Take 5 series.

The Rugosa Collection Embraces Sustainability From Material to Manufacturing

The Rugosa Collection Embraces Sustainability From Material to Manufacturing

Kalon utilizes local materials, a plant-based oil-wax finish + a shipping process that minimizes its carbon footprint.

Gomi Chases Sustainability Through Modern Tech
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Gomi Chases Sustainability Through Modern Tech

Gomi saw recycled plastic becoming trendy in the design industry + how well-designed consumer technology was being left in the dust.

This Humidifier Offers an Aggressively Passive Way to Reintroduce Humidity

This Humidifier Offers an Aggressively Passive Way to Reintroduce Humidity

The Paper Clay Air-Humidifier is optimized to absorb water faster and diffuse liquid more efficiently into ambient humidity.

A Kernel of Sustainability Illuminates the Ammunition x Gantri Lighting Collection

A Kernel of Sustainability Illuminates the Ammunition x Gantri Lighting Collection

Designed & made in California, Ammunition’s lighting was conceived to take advantage of Gantri's 3D-printed on-demand platform.

Peninsula Furniture Attempts to Bridge the Gap Between Disposable and Custom

Peninsula Furniture Attempts to Bridge the Gap Between Disposable and Custom

Furniture designer Jake Williamson created a solution to what he saw lacking in the mid-range furniture market with his new brand Peninsula.

Kalon Studios on Why Slow Design Matters

Kalon Studios on Why Slow Design Matters

We chat with cofounder Michaele Simmering on why choosing quality, timeless design is an investment worth making.

How Neoculture Will Shape the Future of Our Cities and Suburbs
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How Neoculture Will Shape the Future of Our Cities and Suburbs

With current societal shifts and the Mega Trends of Neoculture, architects and+designers will need to meet new challenges and expectations.

Miró Rivera Architects Designs the Sustainable Hill Country House

Miró Rivera Architects Designs the Sustainable Hill Country House

A West Texas home that gives a modern spin to a farmhouse featuring irregular roof lines and contrasting exterior materials.

It’s a Party with Sarah Gibson and Nicholas Karlovasitis’ Confetti Range for DesignByThem

It’s a Party with Sarah Gibson and Nicholas Karlovasitis’ Confetti Range for DesignByThem

The Confetti Range uses 100% recycled plastic, resulting in a collection that is fun, functional and environmentally-friendly.

Nike Flyleather Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Recycled Parts

Nike Flyleather Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Recycled Parts

Nike material innovation looks and feels just like real leather, but uses 90% less water and results in 80% lower carbon footprint.

Light Fixtures Born from the Destruction of Architecture

Light Fixtures Born from the Destruction of Architecture

The Boom series by Stickbulb and RUX are made from reclaimed redwood sourced from demolished water towers in NYC.