Joost & Marten of Plasticiet on plastic as the new gold
Plasticiet is a Rotterdam based startup that has found a way to upcycle plastic waste into long living new materials for use in interior design. We have chatted with the founders of Plasticiet about recycling and the role of small companies in closing the loops.
Exploring biobased materials with Ralston Bau & Bioregion Vestland
Birgitta Ralston & Alexandre Bau are behind the design practice Ralston Bau, working with material science, research and design with an activistic approach. With the ambitious Bioregion Vestland project, initiated by Design Region Bergen, they are exploring how experimental material design can help revitalize local industry on the Norwegian west coast.
We have spoken with Birgitta on the project and the way forward for new plastics.
Kurzgesagt: As the world transforms into a plastic copy of itself...
Founded by information designer Philipp Dettmer, Kurzgesagt is a Munich Based design studio that runs its own enormously successful youtube channel.
Their bite-size animations on the human condition are snappy, entertaining and leaves you feel a bit more informed every time!