latin american design

The directory launched earlier this year and highlights artists, historical movements captured in print and a contemporary listing of designers currently practicing. The Gráfica Latina website is beautiful and well worth a look! 

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Gráfica Latina

https://www.instagram.com/graficalatina_/

Jose and Tatiana are also working to open a printshop with a few other community members in Providence. Learn more about Counterform here.

José’s portfolio site

https://www.instagram.com/atomenendez/

Tatiana’s portfolio site

https://www.instagram.com/tatitag/

In this episode we talk about:

• How an unexpected family tragedy sparked Tomas’s creative path to design
• The noble intentions behind his sustainable brand and how it’s a tribute to his late father
• What it takes to create a new luxury brand in a noisy (fashion) market
• Place-based design in home, fashion, and art in Latin American
• The craftsmanship, artisans, and local materials behind Verdi Designs
• Value-driven, socially responsible business
• Challenges and lessons learned in the design business
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Resources:

Why Artisans Matters

The Colombian Collective 

Contact:

https://verdi.com.co/

@verdidesign

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