Category: Emerging Trends & Innovation

  • Bespoke Basics: The Rise of Customizable Everyday Objects

    Bespoke Basics: The Rise of Customizable Everyday Objects

    I remember the moment I realized something had fundamentally shifted in our relationship with the objects in our homes. I was at my friend Sarah’s place for dinner, and she brought out these gorgeous ceramic plates—each one slightly different from the next, yet clearly part of a cohesive set. When I complimented them, her face…

  • Material Innovation: How Recycled Ocean Plastic Is Becoming Luxury Homewares

    Material Innovation: How Recycled Ocean Plastic Is Becoming Luxury Homewares

    The first time I held a bowl made from recycled ocean plastic, I was honestly shocked. I was expecting something that screamed “eco-friendly” in that slightly compromised way many sustainable products do – you know, where you can practically hear them saying, “I’m not quite as nice as the regular version, but hey, I’m saving…