AÑO
2017
CATEGORÍA
Comunidad
OBJETIVOS
Producción y consumo responsables
PAL. CLAVE
Weaving, collaboration, empower
PAÍS
Belgium
CRÉDITOS
LIVABLE connects design, industry and community by highlighting the importance of each material and human impact of an object.
-MASS PRODUCTION
Although life only seems to speed up, and mass production has become the rule instead of the exception, some people start to realize that there is another way.
-FAMILY
Livable is a family of project, encouraging collaboration.
Always looking for the connection between design, industry and communities.
-AIM
A summary of inspiration that underlines the importance of each material and human input of an object. Economic, ecological and social values are highlighted by means of innovative stimuli translated for a larger public.
-PROJECTS
Each project is documented and presented in its entirety, either due to object, film or photograph. With a great concern for nature, for ethnic groups and their traditions.
On the look out for true craftsmanship, LIVABLE adds another dimension to design and materials in general.
-CALL FOR
Reaching out for a new revolution of industries and designers.
LINK
https://livable.world/en/projects/rope-hope
ROPE hope
The intriguing story of reclaimed rope weavers around poor shipping areas in Lapu Lapu, Philippines.
Old ship ropes are reused to create a continuous livelihood for local recycling communities. ROPE hope promotes the reclaimed rope materials by making a new LIVABLE product.
- OVERPOPULATION
Cebu City is home to the largest port in the Philippines for many this is an attractive source of income. Unfortunately, overpopulation in and around the harbor creates the ideal environment for pollution, poverty and crime.
-40 YEARS
Mrs. Diosdada, a lovely and passionate entrepreneur, decided to make a livelihood out of recycling ropes from nearby shipping areas. After 40 years in the recycling business, Mrs. Diosdada now has children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a community that is benefiting from all her efforts.
-ROPE RUG
Together with the industry we have looked for new applications.
In collaboration with Belgian weaving company PAPILIO we developed a rug made out of these ROPE materials. Stimulating local economy and empowering environmental awareness for our oceans.
