Materials & Methods, 04.06.19 IKEA introduces FÖRÄNDRING, a collection based on rice straw Back in 2018, IKEA launched the ‘Better Air Now’ initiative with the aim to turn rice straws – a harvesting residue that contributes heavily to air pollution when burned – into raw material. The first results are the upcoming collection FÖRÄNDRING. The long-term ambition is to create a model for how to reduce air pollution in other crop burning regions of the world, which is why IKEA has joined the Climate and Clean Air Coalition.
Materials & Methods, 01.04.19 Changing wool for the better Paul is gathering the sheep at his farm in New Zealand. This is something he has done all his life. For him it is important to treat the sheep with respect, and together with Paul and other farmers IKEA is working on a system for establishing a fully traceable wool supply chain.
Materials & Methods, 29.03.19 Camilla’s quest for future materials What materials will we use in our future homes? Can we ask a doormat to communicate? We talked to Camilla about technical breakthroughs, why collaboration is the only way, and what role spruce and pine play in her life.
Materials & Methods, 08.03.19 A balancing act with PET bottles and light If it wasn’t for her stubbornness the circus themed lamp TROLLBO might not be made out of recycled PET bottles. It was a balancing act with many trials and errors. We talked to Thea Svensson about the hoops they had to jump through.
Materials & Methods On site, 15.11.18 “It is not fair – that is why it has to change” “It” is the polluted air in New Delhi – a city known for many good things, but also for being one of the most air polluted cities in the world. Thanks to Helene Davidsson and her colleagues this might soon change.
Materials & Methods, 16.08.18 Less waste with authentic bamboo pattern Emma and Anna headed off to Vietnam to learn more about the natural fiber bamboo – and why so much goes to waste. Together with local weavers they came up with a weaving pattern that reduces bamboo waste more than they ever thought possible.
Materials & Methods, 10.04.18 Developing for sustainability Join our product development and design team on a trip to the bamboo forests of Vietnam, and learn how we use this fast-growing plant for KNIXHULT, our upcoming family of handmade lamps.
Collaborations Innovations Materials & Methods, 22.01.18 Furniture shared with everyone – but what is open source all about? Is it a furniture movement, a philosophy, or an invitation for everyone to join the party? Whatever it is, open source is here to stay. At least it is, according to Joni Steiner at Opendesk in London.
Materials & Methods, 01.11.17 The making of Mr Bunny Few things in life go as planned. The creation of Mr. Bunny for the fourth IKEA Art Event was an exception to that. But of course, it wasn’t the first idea Joe Ledbetter had for the assignment to create a glass figure.
Materials & Methods, 30.09.17 The making of a glass owl Allow us to introduce you to “Sutemos” – a glass owl figurine designed by Nathan Jurevicius for the fourth IKEA Art Event.
