A Journey Towards Circularity

A Journey Towards Circularity

February 3, 2026 · 37 min · Season 4 · Episode 5

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In this episode, Janet Szabo interviews Justin Barry about designing with recycled textiles and the creative potential of constraints.

Send us feedback about this episode! In this episode, we're joined by Justin Barry, owner of Fdes (Functional Design) in Whitefish, Montana, to talk about designing and making with recycled textiles—and why constraints can be a powerful creative tool. Justin shares how a summer job with the Montana Conservation Corps led to an unexpected career working with reclaimed and repurposed materials. Hear what shapes his design process, from sourcing textiles to adapting patterns and construction met...

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