Guerrilla Seed Bombs

The Molotov cocktails of gardening

Seed bombs—a simple mixture of clay, fertilizer and plant seeds—are a favored form of DIY “drop-and-go” weaponry among gardeners taking the greening of public spaces into their own hands. To aid the expansion of the guerrilla gardening movement in its persistent goal of transforming forgotten or abandoned urban landscapes into greener spaces, L.A.-based design firm Common Studio came up with pre-made seed bombs. As part …

U.S. National Soccer Jersey

A mid-century design inspires the 2010 U.S. World Cup uniform

As the world gears up to watch the exciting quadrennial battle between soccer’s finest, every detail plays an important role—all the way down to the uniforms. Made from eight recycled plastic bottles, the United States Men’s National Soccer Team home jersey incorporates sustainability with the best in technology and design to ensure the players are in top form and inspire fan pride during the World …

Gabarage

An upcycling design firm giving discarded products a second life and people in need a second chance

Set in Vienna’s design-forward 4th district, Gabarage Upcycling Design repurposes materials from personal and corporate donations—old binders, street signs, film, tennis balls and more—into playful, purposeful modern design pieces. The upshot is a dramatic increase in product lifecycles, garbage bins may become furniture, a silencer may become a piece of jewelry, and a bowling pin can find a far more peaceful existence as a flower …