“I am a romantic, ecologically inspired warrior first, driven by a desire to contribute to our culture and times, before I am committed to any bottom line.” Matthew Burt, designer and co-founder of Matthew Burt Furniture. Renowned for working with…
“The country which gives the most nutrition to my curiosity is Japan. Ever since visiting in 2018, I have been mindful to adopt Japanese principles such as having a connection with nature, and creating balance, harmony, and a respect for…
“We work to sustain and maintain, not pointlessly grow and develop. Sustainable business is about finding a balance between how much good work you can do well, without chasing profit for its own sake.” Ben Fowler, co-founder and maker, Marque…
“I’m really excited to be working more with the sea! I have a few experimental plans to create weathered sculptural objects that spend part of their life on tide lines.” Kieran Letts, artist and furniture maker. Growing up on the…
“There’s nothing quite like making your own mugs and plates to eat breakfast off of each morning. It makes your ritual of drinking coffee or tea all the more meaningful.” Florian Gadsby, ceramicist. Norfolk-born potter Florian Gadsby is dedicated to…
“I have high hopes that fungi-based materials are the solution for many environmental issues in the future. There is the possibility that they will replace the use of both animal leather and plastics,” Mari Koppanen, Finnish designer and Ph.D. student. Multi-disciplinary…
“We try to make products that are simple and functional that will last and last, and we source as much as we can locally. Our new board balm is made from beeswax from a beekeeper in our village and most…
“It’s so rewarding to see the little ideas that were floating around in my head, transformed into physical form – through clay – to create artwork where no two pieces are the same.” Bonnisa Moore, Founder of Afton by Palm.…
“I truly believe in the importance of carving out time away from the transient, cold digital space in favour of something more natural, organic and memorable. The tactile, multi-sensory nature of something like paper can prompt a slowing down and…
Belgium designer Bertrand Lejoly has put his creativity into the new D-Neo bathroom range for Duravit, coming up with stylish and versatile solutions. With all the functionality boxes ticked, there is so much more to the D-Neo range as it…
“I love the calm that flowers bring when I am designing, mixed with the high intensity of an event install, and then the inspiration that one single branch of greenery will evoke, the detail and the absolute magic in nature,” Philippa…
We travel to rural Lancashire for our next meet the maker Q&A with Rachael Clark, founder of independent home fragrance company hobo + co. Driven by her passion and strong sense of wanderlust, she started candle-making in 2013 and combined…
Water is at the centre of sustainable development and an ever-lasting inspiration for GROHE who put eco-conscious design at the forefront of product development. The leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings wants to bring the “pure…
“My happy place is a piece of land in New Zealand that we are regenerating with native trees – it’s our carbon offset project.” Mark Elmore, Vice President Design and Brand at Fisher & Paykel Appliances. The pioneering spirit of…
“Pursuing the sustainable path is the only way to ensure a better tomorrow, and it is also the only option to be commercially sustainable in the near future.” Pol Merino, CEO of HONEXT®, producers of sustainable, upcycled materials. Moving away…
