Another step in ethical fashion
I’m not usually one to promote specific businesses on here, mainly because I like to think that we’re quite independent just a group of slow guys and gals that pick up hints and facts along the way and share them with you all. However I’v recently been on the hunt for some responsibly manufactured fabrics for some Christmas pressies I’m working... Read More
Slow Neighbourhood : Pocket Neighbourhoods
“The economics of nature is all about extravagance and giving. If anything or anyplace is cut off from this flow, it will cease to grow and thrive. At the same time, everything and everyplace must have enough distinction from the world around it to have it’s own soul, life-force energy, and distinctive... Read More
The Third Life of Timber
In April I had the opportunity to visit the Milan Furniture Fair and amongst all the fun, creativity and inspiration one unique project truly grabbed my attention. Firstly I want to point out that during the fair everyone was talking about it, saying it was a must see. The slow design process of re-using wine barrels to make furniture was enough to make me want to see it... Read More
A Snail in a Trehaus in Milan
We have some excellent news, one of our very own snails Michelle Huertas and her own company Trehaus will be exhibiting her new furniture collection at the Milan Furniture Fair this month. Trēhaus was established in 2010 as a side project while Michelle was an interior designer in Sydney. Her search for a more sustainable and conscious lifestyle led her to start... Read More
Slow Office : the GoGet CarShare Office Makeover – Part 3 the Process
the Process The flexible and explorative design process led to an appropriate consideration of slowness and the way we embed it within the design of the office space. It also meant that as many possible thoughts of the direct and indirect impacts of the design on the users and space were taken into consideration. Some of the important considerations were to preserve... Read More
Changing the face of learning
I think I’ve mentioned Studio H in the past, it is a not for profit design studio which is run my Emily Pilloton in Bertie County. A new initiative which I’ve just stumbled across from Project H is the Learning Landscape Network, this site is dedicated to an educational landscape design... Read More
SLOW OFFICE : THE GOGET CARSHARE OFFICE MAKEOVER . PART 2- THE DESIGN
the Design “the centralized configuration, working around what could be seen as a large dining table… helped bring the team together” One of the slow design principles that guided us, was that the design solutions were tailored specifically to the situation so that they effectively address the vast challenges of the space and are not wasteful... Read More
Slow Office : the GoGet CarShare Office Makeover – Part 1
“… the winning team was called ‘A Bit Slow’, and at times we thought that it’s going a bit slow… and then we realised that it had a purpose and we really embraced what they were all about. It was about taking your time and making sure that it was done properly and we will get something we really wanted.” [Bruce Jeffreys, GoGet Co-Founder] The... Read More
Re-use design is growing
Anyone who knows me at all knows that I’m a big believer in re-use. Not just as a one piece wonder or a piece of art, but as a perfectly acceptable and profitable business model. I aim to model my own design brand in this direction once I manage to source enough material to... Read More
Fortue Sustainable Fuel Stove
A little while ago our very own Sabina (Buy Section) entered the Victorinox Swiss Army Time to Care Sustainable Design Competition. Her project was chosen as one of the top 7 by the judges and it is now up to the public to vote which of these projects is to win the funding to realise their work. Project Background: The Fortué Sustainable Fuel Stove uses biogas or biomass technology... Read More
