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THE CALEY BROTHERS ON THE POWER OF FUNGI
On the journey of designing our new mycelium packaging, we’ve been exposed to the wonderful world of fungi, and it has been truly fascinating. One of the best parts of working with mycelium has been the people this material has led us to, including Lorraine and Jodie from the Caley Brothers, the talented duo behind our living fungi wreath.
GROW - Transforming communities with urban farming
Inside the Magical Mushroom Factory
Grow from Mycelium: Our new packaging is a bio-contributor
MONC X Monocle - A Collaboration born on Chiltern Street
The reality of retail design
Altina Schinasi Miranda & The Harlequin Frame
When designing Södermalm, we poured ourselves over an archive of eyewear inspiration, and in doing so, we came across the story of a remarkable woman with a story worth celebrating.
Spark by Studio Roosegaarde - A Sustainable Firework Alternative
The 5th of November marks the anniversary of the 1605 Gunpowder plot. With firework displays and festivities, it’s a celebration loved by children and many adults alike, but what often gets over looked is the environmental impact of these displays.
In the Frame: Sam Binstead
Welcome to ‘In The Frame’ - our recurring feature in which we chat to inspiring individuals, and find out what makes...
What to see at London Design Festival 2023
One of our favourite things about September has to be the London Design festival.
There’s tonnes to explore, but we decided to round up the key events at the top of our ‘must see’ list.
Why We Reintroduced Mineral Glass Lenses to Our Sunglasses
In use since the birth of optics, mineral glass lenses have undergone several hundred years of innovation. It might seem...