influenced by the transformation of matter through time, argentinian studio DESIGNO-patagonia has interpreted how rocks become pebbles and how water erodes earth through their latest ‘cuecos’ collection. this unusual set consists of spice containers for a contemporary kitchen as well as storage items for personal belongings. 

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cuecos is a collection of containers reflecting the transformation of matter through time, in nature

 

 

keen in mixing industrial technology with high-qualified craft, DESIGNO-patagona‘s cuecos series has been produced with local materials. they include ‘lenga’ wood, with olive oil and turpentine finish, as well as selected riverside pebbles. 

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each item has been produced with local lenga wood and selected riverside pebbles from argentina

 

 

the studio, alongside industrial designer kaleb j. cardenaz zavala, has completed a sustainable framework by using local material and encouraging the use of post-consumed goods. indeed, the crafted bowls are wrapped up in recycled cardboard for the final packaging touch. 

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each item can be used either as a kitchen container or storage for personal belongings

DESIGNO-patagonia cuecos collection designboom
the packaging includes recycled cardboard

DESIGNO-patagonia cuecos collection designboom
the overall collection reflects a sustainable design and awareness on the choice of materials and techniques

 

 

designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.

 

edited by: lea zeitoun | designboom