Emily Pilloton's forthcoming book, "Design Revolution: 100 Products That Empower People" drives home the notion that, while going green benefits the environment, the real way to save the planet and ourselves goes beyond just designing biodegradable products and instead involves creating tools for changing the world.
Pilloton, former Inhabitat editor who at 26 founded the socially-conscious design firm 
Products span all-terrain wheelchairs, waterless washing machines, safer baby bottles, efficient water transporting systems—to name just a few of the smartly-designed and beautifully-executed concepts she includes.
The book itself, with its in-depth presentation of the products and systems, as well as with an ebullient but clear-sighted foreword from Amazon.
More stories like this one.
Keep exploring more content below.
A 17th century inn and fishermen haunt has become a beautiful boutique hotel
Points of reflection from Salone del Mobile, Alcova, Rossana Orlandi, Nilufar Lancetti, Loewe, Dimoremilano and beyond
An enchanting Milanese café concept in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Finnish design brand's most beloved pattern
We sit down with the misfit-magnet and cultural pioneer to discuss community, human connection and more
Three archival images inspire an immersive installation featuring new releases by Michael Anastassiades, Barber Osgerby and Formafantasma
An ethereal immersion into the power and interconnectedness of our senses
This battery-electric midsize SUV is dressed to thrill
A marquee event in a city replete with world-class cultural offerings
Events and presentations that we can't wait to experience
A gastronomic quartet from the two-Michelin-starred culinary mastermind, imagined with ingredients from Switzerland's Vallée de Joux
