Artecnica searches for vibrant, fresh ways to inject delight and discovery into everyday design. Their Design w/Conscience initiative teams artisan workers in underdeveloped countries with renowned designers, providing the logistics, marketing and artistic direction necessary to create fantastically unique, high-quality products, while respecting traditional crafts and preserving the environment. This results in pieces with a modern design sense, a sophisticated aesthetic, and a whimsical yet dignified element of surprise.