Talk about globalization: Dutch designer Tord Boontje, based in France, does a project for California's Artecnica involving lamps from Brazil and vases from Guatemala. The project was part of Artecnica's "Design with Conscience" program, whereby Boontje worked with artisans in developing countries.
Boontje, perhaps best know for his decorative Garland Lamp, pictured above, definitely doesn't pull any punches when it comes to discussing the current state of design; you can see what we mean at this Globe and Mail interview with the man.
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