As a design material, bamboo hits on all the right notes. It's strong but lightweight, cheap but sustainable. And in the hands of a skilled artisan, it looks damn good. This crispy-looking, Oregon-made Silva Bamboo Macbook case is a fine example. Sized to fit 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pros (note: not MacBook Airs), the cases are lined with wool felt, and feature a leather hand strap for carrying.......read more
Sometimes brand collaborations just makes sense. Cerno and Jesse Kamm are a perfect example. The fellow SoCal designers share a common approach rooted in sustainable design and local manufacturing. For its part, Cerno makes LED lighting fixtures and furniture using responsible materials and energy efficient tech; while L.A. fashion and textile designer Jesse Kamm handprints on locally-made......read more