Draigo is interested in experimenting with design, and it’s relationship to people and the environment. Many of Draigo’s ideas are developed from the bottom up. This means a continuous source of the waste material is discovered [a waste stream] and then a design is developed around it. This approach is more of a challenge but means that the design is always very benign in it’s effect on the environment

When the design is thought of first, the subsequent material considerations are no less important. The design should consider the environmental impact and embodied energy in its making, use and eventual recycling/reuse. A less is more approach to the design means that often less material is used in the first place and the making/manufacturing process may also be more efficient, thus saving time and energy. It also often creates a more ‘minimal’ style of design, which is a preferred Draigo look.

Draigo has been keen to share it's enthusiasm for sustainability and creativity through educational programs and workshops, helping young people foster their own practical creativity and looking at waste as a potential resource rather than just an end.

An 'ignite' workshop building a low energy light city from plastic bottles. The lights were created from scratch, giving the young people some basic electrical wiring skills.

A workshop to build a pirate ship out of a plastic milk bottle. This was part of a 'skillshare' event, where people freely share some of their practical and creative skills with others

Windmills made from clear and opaque plastic bottles being decorated with marker pens.

Draigo has exhibited work at many places including 100% design, as well as being featured in many publications including the eco-design handbook.

'Upcycle' examples of creative reuse.

'Lighten Up' eco friendly lighting.

Eco-design, a product sourcebook

Gloworm on show at 100% Design

Magazine article about Adrian Draigo