maria rogal

Chair redesign by Jetske Groot.  Jetske finds old chairs, carefully disassembles them and recycles them into new chairs that reflect their past history. Jetske calls her series “Multiple Family”

The Loop By the Yard concept takes an industrial material with incredible characteristics and turns it into a product that consumers can customize. Its durability and unlimited applications guarantee that the product will be re-used, while existing recycling infrastructure helps consumers close the recycling loop. Made by Mio. View online. .

via afrigadget.com Website showing how people solve “everyday problems with African ingenuity” – this is their quote, not mine. However, I’ve seen so many examples of poor and marginalized people being creative with what’s around them.

poetic and amazing work : wearables + performance : brazilian designer jum nakao

Abject Object, the Los Angeles chapter’s project, is moving forward with the production of retail garments and accessories designed with and for the homeless. Developed in collaboration with, a Hood Bag, Sandal Rug, Hammock Wrap, and Pocket Scarf explore how design and craft-based manufacturing can lead to creative self-sufficiency and enterprise for the homeless. Moving [...]

Walk, cycle, take public transit, carpool, telecommute. There are many ways to get where you’re going that pollute less than sitting alone in a car. But if you still need a car, you should get the most fuel-efficient model that meets your needs… And that’s what’s interesting about the Toyota iQ. It can meet the [...]