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Coming Soon. We have sourced the globe far and wide for objects designed with care. The collection features timeless pieces that inspire us to leave a gentle footfall on the world. We not only shine a light on the designers, artists and makers designing with respect for people + planet, but we also bring you along on the journey of making to give you insight into the materials, places and hands that bring each unique piece to life. Find more about the values behind our collection.

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Vase by UAU Project UAUPROJECT is a multidisciplinary Polish design studio dreamed up by Justyna Fałdzińska & Miłosz Dąbrowski, revolutionising the way we design and produce objects, with the environment in mind every step of the way. There playful creations are brought to life by 3D printing plant-based bio plastics like PLA, all fully recyclable and biodegradable with no additives or support material needed. There commitment to employing carbon neutral production efficiencies and working toward zero waste targets are inspirational — the only waste they have is from failed prints (1% waste), but they are currently working on integrating a recycling space to re-use all material(s). Did we mention they are also trying to set up local manufacturing partners around the world to avoid goods being shipped back-and-forth around the world. UAU Project is a truly innovative sustainability leader, showcasing the versatility of 3D printing technology — in fact some of there designs are also available for download should you want to print your own. It does make you wonder if in the future we will simply be able to reprint objects instead of disposing upon the end of its lifecycle or use.

Vase by UAU Project

UAUPROJECT is a multidisciplinary Polish design studio dreamed up by Justyna Fałdzińska & Miłosz Dąbrowski, revolutionising the way we design and produce objects, with the environment in mind every step of the way. There playful creations are brought to life by 3D printing plant-based bio plastics like PLA, all fully recyclable and biodegradable with no additives or support material needed. There commitment to employing carbon neutral production efficiencies and working toward zero waste targets are inspirational — the only waste they have is from failed prints (1% waste), but they are currently working on integrating a recycling space to re-use all material(s). Did we mention they are also trying to set up local manufacturing partners around the world to avoid goods being shipped back-and-forth around the world.

UAU Project is a truly innovative sustainability leader, showcasing the versatility of 3D printing technology — in fact some of there designs are also available for download should you want to print your own. It does make you wonder if in the future we will simply be able to reprint objects instead of disposing upon the end of its lifecycle or use.

Snug Candleholders by Sanna Völker Designer Sanna Völker’s honours the materiality of stone, handcrafting natural stone remnants with local stonemasons in the foothills of a small mountain village in the province of Barcelona. Materials are remnants sourced locally from a local quarry (traceable), while the delicate labour of love and journey of craft is documented and brought to life in a way that is almost as beautiful as the final object. The pieces are exquisite works of art that remind us to appreciate, nurture and tread a little lighter on our planet.Her pieces crafted with care, are a gentle reminder of the layers of stone beneath us bounded by space and time. A metamorphosis of sorts, each layer of sediment leaves an imprint of a time that once was, whispering the wisdom of the lands upon which we stand. “Stones are created and shaped by history, through shifting continents, seas and earthquakes. Some tell their story through banded layers, others through fossils. And it is here, in their sheer variation, that we find their beauty” (Sanna Völker).

Snug Candleholders by Sanna Völker

Designer Sanna Völker’s honours the materiality of stone, handcrafting natural stone remnants with local stonemasons in the foothills of a small mountain village in the province of Barcelona. Materials are remnants sourced locally from a local quarry (traceable), while the delicate labour of love and journey of craft is documented and brought to life in a way that is almost as beautiful as the final object. The pieces are exquisite works of art that remind us to appreciate, nurture and tread a little lighter on our planet.

Her pieces crafted with care, are a gentle reminder of the layers of stone beneath us bounded by space and time. A metamorphosis of sorts, each layer of sediment leaves an imprint of a time that once was, whispering the wisdom of the lands upon which we stand.


“Stones are created and shaped by history, through shifting continents, seas and earthquakes. Some tell their story through banded layers, others through fossils. And it is here, in their sheer variation, that we find their beauty” (Sanna Völker).

Lo—TEK by Julia WatsonLo—TEK ‘Design by Radical Indigenisation’, by Julia Watson begins with a thoughtful foreword by leading anthropologist Wade Davis. The book explores the design movement, known as Lo—TEK, built on indigenous philosophies to generate sustainable, resilient, nature-based technology. At its core, the book forces us to rethink our relationships with the natural world. Through truly extraordinary imagery and thoughtful scientific and philosophical inquiry, the pages transport us into the life of 18 remote villages across the world, analysing their unique innovations across differing ecosystems; mountains, forests, deserts and wetlands. The book also unveils the contradiction of designers, that understand the urgency of reducing humanity's negative environmental impact, yet perpetuate the same mythology of technology that relies on exploiting nature. [Over the last 40 years, 60% of the world’s biodiversity has vanished.] It's an inspiring and captivating visual delight that not only shares how indigenous cultures often work with nature but draws upon the complex design systems that could perhaps be the only way to preserve the natural world. A must-read, this book is a timeless piece of wisdom that you will treasure for life.

Lo—TEK by Julia Watson

Lo—TEK ‘Design by Radical Indigenisation’, by Julia Watson begins with a thoughtful foreword by leading anthropologist Wade Davis. The book explores the design movement, known as Lo—TEK, built on indigenous philosophies to generate sustainable, resilient, nature-based technology. At its core, the book forces us to rethink our relationships with the natural world. Through truly extraordinary imagery and thoughtful scientific and philosophical inquiry, the pages transport us into the life of 18 remote villages across the world, analysing their unique innovations across differing ecosystems; mountains, forests, deserts and wetlands.

The book also unveils the contradiction of designers, that understand the urgency of reducing humanity's negative environmental impact, yet perpetuate the same mythology of technology that relies on exploiting nature. [Over the last 40 years, 60% of the world’s biodiversity has vanished.] It's an inspiring and captivating visual delight that not only shares how indigenous cultures often work with nature but draws upon the complex design systems that could perhaps be the only way to preserve the natural world. A must-read, this book is a timeless piece of wisdom that you will treasure for life.

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