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Sao Tome e Principe works with technology
I know, I know - enough USB stuff already, but this is a little different:
Sao Tome e Principe is a West African country with a population of about 150.000, located on the Guinea Gulf along the Equator. SEED 2006, a Design and Social Economy project financially supported by the Portuguese Cooperation and developed by designer Pedro Alegria, introduced USB flash card design to local craftsmen, all of whom had never seen or heard of such things before. The end result merges traditional "forgotten" craft with hot technology on the rise, sustaining the working families' needs and offering unique craft-designs to the masses.
The project is currently seeking large orders to maintain and increase production.
Please address all inquiries to:
Pedro Alegria @ pedro.alegria-at-gmail.com
or
Patrick DeCarvalho @ patrickdecarvalho-at-yahoo.fr
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They are like the ones shown here but made from natural sticks and available for purchase.
Price, around $15 - $20. Check it out
I've seen some really cool mods there, including keyboards completely cut out of wood!
It has one significant drawback: heat guidance is really poor in those things.
Thanks
I am interested in the intricate handcarved soapstone elephant case with the LED system lights in the eyeballs! and USB ports (ahem back in the rear of course, where the mouse comes from, LOL!)
this product brings the humanity of hand items, culture, and modern functionality together. Synergy at its finest.
http://www.pasadenavillages.com/
Great job! They should receive a Design award for this.
what minimum order numbers are you seeking?
are the designs random?
what is shipping going to cost from Sao Tome e Principe to the US?
are you looking for small, medium, or large businesses to grab this and run?
My email box is waiting!
-he who stacks pork
everyone should buy one!
is there some way to put together a syndicate to buy and resell these? Craft fairs and farmers markets would be a great place for these.
These artisans should be rewarded.
Thanks :)