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Privileged to be working on this rare Hans Wegner rocker.
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High-Tech Makes Fabrics Eco-Friendly
High tech innovation is not just for computers and cell phones, it also applies to textiles. Recycled, biodegradable, off gassing, and “cradle-to-cradle” are some terms commonly used in upholstery fabric. Practicing sustainability in our everyday lives is good for our health and for our planet. Here is a article that introduces fabrics available in the market now!
Shapes and Surfaces in Seduction
Naturally as designers we have a broad sense for shapes, pattern, texture, color and light. These are the visual instruments that we often conduct together in our minds.
Film by John Isaac | Visualicaasi, for garicamaisa.com
High Chair
It goes to show that a patterned fabric has little margin for imperfections. Lining up the pattern requires extra time and skill. Any slight mistake will distort the pattern repeat. This chair captured during work in progress shows the extra fabric that was needed to achieve the pattern repeat. Rule of thumb for bigger pattern repeats requires more overage of fabric yardage.
Convenience Vs. Craft
We live in a culture of convenience and we easily prove this by what we buy, how much we buy, and how long we keep our things. The next time you buy an object try to imagine where it will be months, a year, or even 10 years from now. Will it still be with you or in a landfill somewhere? As lovers of things that are beautiful while being earth conscience, we honor things that are handcrafted. We believe if you respect an artist or crafts-person's work you will keep it forever or pass it on to the next generation to care for it. Try to Incorporate pieces made by people you know because more often than not, you will keep it longer and our planet will thank you!
