April 2009 • Productsphere
Natural Selections
By Paul Makovsky
With the earth seeming more fragile by the minute, many people are looking for ways to reconnect with the natural environment and behave in more eco-friendly ways. Product design can help, whether through a giant fan that gently cools a room, an umbrella that lets you enjoy the outdoors without the UV damage, or a beautiful wool rug that reminds us of the planet’s dwindling resources.
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