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The “Fibers” collection by Atelier de Myri

Cotton is one of the most widely used and popular fibers in the textile industry. As a consumer it is obvious to assume that the natural fiber is a good and sustainable fiber. Unfortunately, natural fiber does not necessarily mean sustainable fiber. Cotton, in particular, is one of the raw materials that already causes serious damage in its cultivation. In a nutshell, cotton is largely responsible for a lot of suffering and disease.

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KUORI is now online

The research project KUORI has taken many steps in the last few months. We intensified our R&D, expanded our team, created a website, and enlarged our partnership network.

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DESIGN PRIZE SWITZERLAND – Edition 21: The circular economy wins

On Friday, 5 November 2021, the Design Preis Schweiz Edition 21 awards ceremony took place in Langenthal’s Markthalle. The biennial event was held for the 16th time. Despite pandemic-related restrictions, the number of visitors was as high as in previous years; the festive networking event once again proved to be the most important event for the Swiss design industry. The seven-member jury selected a total of 15 award winners from
36 nominations in nine categories. The big winner of the evening was the circular economy.

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KUORI – from Banana Peel to Alternative Material

KUORI (Finnish for “shell”) is a research project based on a sustainable, natural alternative material inspired by the banana peel. The material, which can be returned after use, is returned to nature according to the Cradle to Cradle principles.

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The interrelationship of Design and Craft

We are witnessing an increased interest in craftsmanship in recent times. It is a model encompassing design, skill, anthropology, cultural studies, with a major focus on sustainability and cultural identity.

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The Brave Seamstress - How a Freiburg Woman Makes a Virtue out of Necessity

Anne Tu Quoc sews shoes and accessories for toddlers with her “Petit Mai” label. The Corona crisis brought business almost to a standstill. But when a door closes, another opens in another place: her brother, a doctor at a hospital, requested her to sew protective masks. And out of nowhere, it developed into a real business, with which she still supports the stock of the protective masks in Switzerland.

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Why old is not always old fashioned: A journey into re-looking at the old from the eyes of the new

In the midst of the technological revolution, new, sleek, shiny metal gadgets show the promise of a better life. A better life for us, the consumer. The question remains though, where does that leave the people who can’t afford these gadgets? Is the technological revolution inclusive? Or is it just making the lives of the more privileged, even more privileged? Can we move towards a new future with everyone together?

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kollektiv vier - Mysterious patterns which change your daily life – the story of “kollektiv vier”

“kollektiv vier” specializes in the design of products which still have a lot of potential to improve. They have unconventional ideas and a very unique style, which resulted for example in a very special collection of shower curtains. Besides wallpapers and interior decoration these shower curtains represent their most successful products. Because they are so unique they surprise, attract attention and tell a story. Often the three young designers are inspired by poems, stories and movies. They have also designed a handsome foulard for the opening of the shop at the „Landesmuseum Zürich”. It is currently for sale at the “Helvetisch”, in the “Textilmuseum St.Gallen” or in the “bottega ethica”.

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A look back at eight years of pioneering work in promoting the creative industries

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