In Summation
In summing up what his experience has taught him; Fernando pulls no punches. He says, “indigenous communities must be included in decision making as they are the least
responsible for climate crisis, but the first to feel
the effects. Designers can and should engage in conversation with indigenous communities. The goal is not sustainability but regeneration. Create ecological wealth.”
Fernando Laposse is an impressive person: humble, kind, playful, committed, and undaunted. He also happens to be an extraordinarily creative designer, who saw an opportunity to make beautiful and highly original objects using three materials indigenous to his home country that were integral to the healthy functioning of the centuries-old communities.
communities. The benefits of this noble Aspiring designers and makers take note. You can affect change; your work can dignify lives.
To listen to Fernando's presentation at the
"Dignify by Design" Summit, click below and scroll to bottom of page to audio link:::
To learn more about the avacado process, cliick
the following video below (courtesy of Fernando Laposse) and scrol to the bottom of the page:
Indigenous communities must be included in decision making as they are the least responsible for climate crisis, but the first to feel the effects. Designers can and should engage in conversation with indigenous communities. The goal is not sustainability but regeneration. Create ecological wealth.”
Pamela Kelly
Human Dignity Projects
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