When physical connections were impaired and planes were grounded, importing products became complicated. Specified materials were suddenly difficult to get hold of and so, designers needed to innovate with what was right in front of them.
Diversifying design abilities while remaining physically static is an exciting challenge for the industry; one that poses a great opportunity for positive impact on the local economy and the environment. With access to online learning and efficient ways to communicate virtually, designers can put the time used for travelling to work and meetings to better use.
The studio used their time in isolation to research materials, techniques and products that were not only local or locally available, but also to improve their skills to customise materials to create projects that were more bespoke and finely crafted than ever before.
The presentation demonstrates how sourcing and creating locally can propel the region’s design community to become self-reliant.
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