Chapter

Creating a Marketplace for Sustainable Materials
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2:00:20 - 2:05:44 (05:24)

Two classmates in the design industry saw a need for sustainable materials and created a website to fill the gap. They wanted to feel good about the products they were creating and found a solution through their own platform.

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Joel Makower and a classmate created a website to help solve their own problem of having access to sustainable materials.
2:00:20 - 2:03:30 (03:10)
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Sustainable Materials
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Joel Makower and a classmate created a website to help solve their own problem of having access to sustainable materials. The website allows designers to connect with the sources of single materials, whether it's bioplastics or organic cotton.

Chapter
Creating a Marketplace for Sustainable Materials
Episode
#301: Joe Gebbia – Co-Founder of Airbnb
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
A design student's discomfort from hours of critiquing on cold and dirty floors inspired them to create a seat cushion that provides daylong comfort and cleaner pants.
2:03:30 - 2:05:44 (02:13)
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Art students
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A design student's discomfort from hours of critiquing on cold and dirty floors inspired them to create a seat cushion that provides daylong comfort and cleaner pants. The cushion has become a staple for art students worldwide.

Chapter
Creating a Marketplace for Sustainable Materials
Episode
#301: Joe Gebbia – Co-Founder of Airbnb
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show