April 2009 • Productsphere
Natural Selections
By Paul Makovsky
Posted April 15, 2009
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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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