What happens when we design for attachment rather than replacement? Research shows that products that evoke strong emotional bonds are more likely to be repaired, maintained and kept—and therefore live longer. Circular economy is about keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible through care, repair and reuse.
From the “Belongings” exhibition at the Design Museum Denmark (January 27 to May 31, 2026)
As an antidote to relocation and resignation, MFG fosters professional opportunity and creative community outside of traditional sites. By channeling decades of residential and commercial design experience into dynamic curriculum and retail exposure, MFG bridges the aesthetically-attuned tourism sector with locals keen to pivot professionally. MFG harnesses the upswell of creativity coursing through the Morongo Basin—a site recognized as the most promising creative economy in San Bernardino County. MFG reimagines vo-tech training for resolute desert creatives.