It is critical for everyone to understand that designers have power to define the physical world we live in. Our constructed environments are the result of the decisions some designers...
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We are in the middle of a crisis. A crisis that has put on pause many aspects of our lives. This pause makes us think and perhaps question things around...
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The coronavirus outbreak is a complete human catastrophe having major impact on the global economy. As a product designer and CEO of Lovesac, my brand is feeling the strain as...
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Our first goal is to simply get the word out for Sactionals. There is truly a better way to couch! With less than 2% awareness in the most prolific consumer...
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A Designed For Life approach to design does not come without a cost. It literally costs us just a bit more for us to use recycled fiber in our Sactionals...
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Nearly every serious brand or product has some sort of “green” message these days. While this is a positive thing, unfortunately, much of it is just messaging, and in most...
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As we began to gain traction as a business and have some success, in about 2015, I observed from people’s photographs posted on Instagram and comments on social media that...
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This globe has limited resources. Businesspeople, merchandisers, and marketers have created systems and cycles to drive unlimited sales growth in most product categories, irrespective of natural consumer demand. Planned obsolescence...
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With consumers becoming more conscious of eco-friendly products and production, more companies are offering goods that have been upcycled—made from byproducts or unwanted materials that have been creatively reused. A phrase coined by William McDonough in one of my favorite books aptly titled, “The Upcycle,” Upcycling is a great way to practice sustainability, and in some cases, it even results in better supply-chain methods. From home furnishings to clothing and jewelry to the upholstery on car seats, upcycled products are available in a wide range of markets, and knowing about them can help you become a smarter consumer. Here are…
When energy-saving lighting first hit the market, many of them were less than luminary in terms of style and cost-not to mention that ghastly glow. But awareness around efficiency has spread, even at the mass level: In 2012, the Montreal hockey arena, Bell Centre, replaced its old bulbs with 140 LEDs. The same year, New York City’s Central Park completed a massive installation of 1,600 LEDs. Companies have developed better energy-efficient alternatives for the home, too. The British company Plumen, for example, offers high-design, low-energy light bulbs, pendants, chandeliers, and shades at affordable prices. (They ship to the U.S. with…