As any follower of Mad Men can attest, the design and fashion of the middle of the last century is enjoying resurgence today. Herman Miller is taking advantage of its long history by offering re-editions of textile designs by its one-time director of design Alexander Girard. One example, Linomix, is made up of a seemingly random pattern. It is woven in a proprietary process, Climatex Lifecycle, which meets Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold criteria. hermanmiller.com
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Jennifer Brite
Jennifer Brite is a design journalist and public-health scientist who is currently pursuing a doctorate in public health with a concentration in epidemiology and demography at the City University of New York. For ARCHITECT, she writes about new products and sustainable design.
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