The San Francisco designer on her path to creating products for zero waste living.
Category: Interview
Soap Opera: The Art, Craft and Passion of Tonic Naturals
An interview with Ian Hewitt and Kristina Ruud-Hewitt, makers of naturally decadent soaps and lotions.
Maker 2 Maker: Poet and/the Bench Interview Marja Germans Gard
The duo behind the Mill Valley shop and jewelry studio chat with the Oakland jewelry designer about her inspirations, influences, development, and advice to her younger self.
Endless Summer Sweets Wants to Revive Your Inner Kid
A chat with the Berkeley entrepreneur on channeling her nostalgia for carnival treats into a business.
The Colorful, Eclectic, and Vintage-Inspired World of Fashion Designer Dema Grim
A visit to the San Francisco studio of the designer behind DEMA.
Illustrator Sophie Tivona on Overcoming Setbacks and Painting a Life She Loves
A studio visit and photo shoot with the Oakland artist.
Making it Work Together: Watchmaker John McConnico and Fashion Designer Kristina Lacson McConnico on Sharing a Creative Life
The couple behind Bespoke Watch Projects and Lacson Ravello on the inevitability of becoming independent makers.
How Artist Carissa Potter of People I’ve Loved Captures Our Hearts and the Human Condition
A photo essay and interview with the Oakland-based artist and investigator of human intimacy.
Getting Back to the Land: Artist Hilary Williams on Trading City Life for a Sonoma County Homestead
We chat about the challenges and rewards of homestead living and how it has affected her art.
Brother/Sister Duo Aaron and Miranda Jones of Galanter & Jones Would Love to Warm Your Buns
Their San Francisco design + fabrication studio has developed the first of its kind heated outdoor seating.
Concreteworks is Shaping the Future of Concrete
Founder Mark Rogero on how technological advances have enabled innovative designs and applications for concrete.
Jim Misner on Found Object Lighting and Making Custom Lamps for Garry Trudeau
How the lighting designer got his start and continues to find inspiration.
Liz Thayer Creates Bags that Carry Meaning
The Berkeley designer explores female anatomy and identity with leather bags.
