We dive into the world of bamboo furniture production with Rebecca Reubens, the driving force behind Rhizome. From industrial design to bamboo furniture, Rebecca shares her journey of working with bamboo; empowering collaborations with local communities, NGOs, local governments, and craftspeople. We talk about everything from colonization, the issues with industrial design, creating products with soul, and much more.
In This Episode We Discuss:
From Industrial Design To Bamboo
Investigating Bamboo Species For Furniture Production
Using Local Bamboo
Standardising Bamboo
Changing The Perception Of Bamboo
Creating A High-Value Bamboo Product Line
Uplifting Local Bamboo Communities
Working with INBAR
Empowering Communities
Working With The Local Government
Dendrocalamus Strictus
Traditional Skills And Contemporary Designs
The Value Of Craftspeople
Challenges In Bamboo Furniture
Creating Products With Soul
What is Next For Rhizome
Rebecca’s Advice For Designers Who Aspire To Work With Bamb
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