Caroline Till on material futures, regenerative design, and lots more.

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Designing for Survival with Harry Blakiston Houston of Insulate Ukraine

Can a $21 window help a nation survive a war? Harry Blakiston Houston, founder of Insulate Ukraine, joins Grant Gibson for this landmark 150th episode to discuss how a simple double-layer window — made from PET and manufactured entirely in Ukraine — is helping families stay warm, ...  Show more

Hella Jongerius on craft, industry and the power of imperfection

Can imperfection reshape modern industry? Hella Jongerius — one of the most influential designers of her generation, and one of the field's sharpest critical voices — joins Grant Gibson to discuss craft, colour, and her enduring fascination with the messy edges of mass production ...  Show more

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