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Shujan Bertrand of Aplat is on the Cutting Edge of Sustainable Design
The San Francisco designer on her path to creating products for zero waste living.
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.
Bartenders Fight Cancer: A Fundraiser for the Stagger Lee Goods Family
A boozy event for a good cause.
Fresh Beats and Looks from Oaklandish
Spring looks and mixtapes from the apparel brand that's all about local love.
OCHO Candy: The Best Candy Bar You’ve Never Heard Of
How Oakland’s all-natural candy bar is changing the game.
Be Well in 2018
Products from these Bay Area makers can help you achieve a healthy mind and body.
Sweet Resolutions for 2018
Make a resolution to eat delicious sweets from these Bay Area makers and feel good about it.
Brittany Davis Camps and Cooks Her Way Through Patagonia with Her Newly Designed Travel Knife Case
The Oakland leathercrafter behind Brass + Blade designed a travel knife case for her wilderness trip to southern Chile and Argentina.
Inside the Heath Ceramics Clay Studio with Director Tung Chiang
The gifted designer and ceramicist spent a year making over 100 ceramic animals for the studio’s fifth annual design series.
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.
Harvesting Redwood & Wild Sage with Juniper Ridge
Hall Newbegin, founder of the Oakland-based maker of wilderness perfume, on sustainability and stewardship.
We Know You Got Soul: BAM Playlist Vol. 1
Because we know it takes a lot of soul to be a maker.
Concreteworks is Shaping the Future of Concrete
Founder Mark Rogero on how technological advances have enabled innovative designs and applications for concrete.
Windy Chien’s Reflections on Creativity After Tying One New Knot Every Day
How the fiber artist built a habit of prioritizing creativity.
Mr. Dewie’s on Making Vegan Ice Cream That’s Actually Good
How the brother duo from Berkeley prioritized taste and real ingredients.
Liz Thayer Creates Bags that Carry Meaning
The Berkeley designer explores female anatomy and identity with leather bags.
