We thought we’d continue our eco-design theme this week by giving a mention to a couple of makers in our design directory who have mastered the art of upcycling.

David Farrer takes waste papers and transforms them into fabulous paper mache animal trophy heads.

image David Farrer

Squint gives new life to old furniture by recovering it in a vibrant patchwork of vintage and classic fabrics.

squint patchwork sofa

image Squint

If you want to know a little more about upcycling you’ll find the wikipedia definition of upcycling here.