The 10-Year Hoodie
Today I listened to “The Entrepreneurs” – a weekly radio show on Monocle.com on that focuses on people who run their own business or aim to. The topic was business who sell products that are meant to be re-used, mended and kept for life. One of the interviews was w. Jake Bronstein from the American...
Baker Cookstove – an energy efficient cookstove for the developing world
The majority of women in the developing world prepare food on a technology called a three-stone fire. It is basically three rocks that support a pot with an open fire in the middle. This cooking method is very inefficient and leads to many environmental and health problems. Another bad side effect is that children are...
Energy-producing shell covered with hairs that can extract wind energy
Belatchew Architects presents a visionary idea called STRAWSCRAPER, the first project to come out of their business called Belatchew Labs. STRAWSCRAPER is an extension of the south tower on Södermalm in Stockholm with a new energy-producing shell covered with hairs that can extract wind energy. What was originally meant to be 40 storeys became only...
A new interactive game that expands our exploration of privacy and public space
The urban think tank, community center and public gathering space BMW Guggenheim Lab has just launched Public/Private a new interactive game that expands our exploration of privacy and public space. Go ahead and try – it only takes 60 seconds to share where you find privacy – then you can see how your city compares with the...
I’mperfect – appreciation of imperfection in our lives
I’MPERFECT is a community initiative initiated by Hong Kong based CoLAB and powered by 3X to promote appreciation of imperfection in our lives for a greener and more harmonious world. 3X is an alliance of design entrepreneurs from Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur and Copenhagen. The idea came up when CoLAB was invited by a local ceramic...
Peluqueria Francesa AKA Boulevard Lavaud in Santiago de Chile
During a former trip to Santiago de Chile David Report visited Boulevard Lavaud AKA Peluqueria Francesa. The mixed French hairdressing salon and restaurant is situated in the Barrio Yungay; a district situated just outside the city center with a historic charm which gives you a taste of the old Santiago. Barrio Yungay has a small-town feel with a nostalgic air...
Made in America: Rigid Denim Strikes Heart & Soul in Nashville, TN.
Imogene + Willie – the life blood of rigid denim in the U.S. – has landed smack dab in the middle of my heart. I happened upon this gem of a company while researching nationally sourced clothing. I + W supports the “Made in America” movement, and signals a return to the need for American...
Brass objects from Skultuna
Swedish company Skultuna is producing brass and sterling silver objects of the highest quality for both everyday use and for special occasions. They have been doing ot for a long time, Skultuna is one of the oldest companies in the world, founded in the year 1607 as a brass foundry by King Karl IX. At...
Make Design Matter: Make design that makes a difference
This is the third in a series of excerpts from the book Make Design Matter by the David Report founder and editor-in-chief David Carlson. The book is a pocket size guide to meaningful design and has just been released via BIS publishers. It is available at well-stocked bookstores (links below). Creativity is the engine for innovation and new ideas. By...
Photos from “Das Haus” by Luca Nichetto at imm cologne
Some days ago David Report wrote about “Das Haus” by Luca Nichetto at imm cologne, which has been designed using natural materials and colours and creates a rather reserved impression, provides the setting for the furnishings, most of which are Luca Nichetto’s own designs. I wanted to be able to create the atmosphere of a connection...
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