Patch it up
We’ve all got far too used to used to trowing out as soon as something is broken or damaged. And whilst most of the time it is cheaper to buy new than to repair the old, I can’t tell you how guilty throwing things out makes me feel. Now i’m not suggesting the indecent act of hoarding, but I may just have the solution to your missing toaster knob, the broken glass... Read More
A sensual affair with an old craft
What an amazing moment it is when we are completely in tune with all our senses. This evening gone, a few of us at a bit slow had an evening encounter with wool. I know what you’re thinking, the title sounded much more interesting than wool, right?! Well, you’d be wrong. It’s such an amazing experience to be in touch with a technique that has such a long history. Felting... Read More
Product Design gone Slow
via inhabitat How is it that industrial/product design can be slow? For starters it’s about slowing down the processes of industry and slowing down the consumption of fast and cheap products. The time has come to eliminate built in obsolescence and return to products which are made to last, to be treasured and to make us the consumer aware of where it came from, who made... Read More
Slow Design Down Under
Welcome to a bit slow! We are a bunch of interdisciplinary designers located in the land of oz (down under) deciding to stimulate debate around the concept of ‘slow design’. What is slow design? Well its a movement that started in the kitchen- have you heard of slow food? well now thats basically taking over other areas, such as design- thats where we come in. Slow design... Read More
