Ronel Jordaan is a textile designer whose genius mind is behind Unseen Products. This commercially-accessible line of products is designed using felt as natural, recycled material. Everything from the Unseen Products line is made by those in developing countries to limit unemployment in city townships while improving environmental awareness, making for true fair trade design.
Unseen Products is also transferring skills and knowledge. The beautiful, inspired, natural products from Unseen Products will not only increase serenity and purity, but also add comfort to our life.
Hot Humanitarian Design
Unseen Products is Making Socially-Conscious Merchandise
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Design - Opportunity for businesses to create environmentally-friendly products using recycled materials.
2. Fair Trade - Businesses can enhance social responsibility by supporting fair employment opportunities in developing countries.
3. Skill Transfer - Potential for companies to empower individuals in developing countries by transferring valuable skills and knowledge.
Industry Implications
1. Textile - The textile industry can explore using felt as a sustainable material for creating socially-conscious merchandise.
2. Sustainable Fashion - An opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate fair trade practices and create environmentally-friendly products.
3. Social Entrepreneurship - The field of social entrepreneurship can leverage skill transfer initiatives to empower people in developing countries and promote sustainable design.