Do local materials make objects better? Emmie Massias on the rise of Vietnamese design
About this episode
The episode discusses the rise of Vietnamese design through local materials and features an interview with designer Emmie Massias.
Design in Ho Chi Minh is on the up: we speak with one designer who is using the city’s signature restaurant stools as a canvas. Plus: Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton pick highlights of The Monocle 100 from the March issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Monocle
Guest: Emmie Massias
Topics covered
- Vietnamese design
- local materials
- Ho Chi Minh City
- restaurant stools
- design highlights
Keywords
- Vietnamese design
- local materials
- Ho Chi Minh
- restaurant stools
- Monocle 100
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Monocle
Books & works: The Monocle 100
Places: Ho Chi Minh
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