Building Bamboo Furniture

We dive into the world of bamboo furniture production with Rebecca Reubens, the driving force behind Rhizome. From industrial design to bamboo furniture, Rebecca shares her journey of working with bamboo; empowering collaborations with local communities, NGOs, local governments, and craftspeople. We talk about everything from colonization, the issues with industrial design, creating products with soul, and much more. In This Episode We Discuss:From Industrial Design To BambooInvestigating Bamboo Species For Furniture ProductionUsing Local BambooStandardising BambooChanging The Perception Of BambooCreating A High-Value Bamboo Product LineUplifting Local Bamboo CommunitiesWorking with INBAREmpowering CommunitiesWorking With The Local GovernmentDendrocalamus StrictusTraditional Skills And Contemporary DesignsThe Value Of CraftspeopleChallenges In Bamboo FurnitureCreating Products With SoulWhat is Next For RhizomeRebecca’s Advice For Designers Who Aspire To Work With Bamb