Episode 9: Seth Grizzle |
Seth Grizzle is an architect turned furniture and lighting designer and conceptual artist. His award-winning conceptual design studio, graypants, creates products, architecture, and custom installations, among other things, working in various mediums as well as discarded/reclaimed materials. Founded in 2008, graypants operates teams in Seattle and Amsterdam, solving problems and collaborating with clients and retail partners worldwide. Graypants is an innovative model for what is possible when designers return to using their hands, think responsibly, and craft outside the lines. Seth also serves on the board of the Henry Art Gallery, a contemporary art museum of the University of Washington.
On this episode of Mindful Consuming, Seth shares about his early inspirations, gives insight into his design process, and sheds light on the complexities of production and manufacturing. Aiming to listen deeper and create more meaningfully with longevity in mind, he holds hope for a future where accountability and transparency continue to grow in the industry.
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