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Things that surround us
The sum of all the things we surround ourselves with is more than just a sum. It’s us. Our stuff. Every new acquisition is a new piece of the puzzle, the chaotic mosaic of our lives. A waffle iron, a couch, a skateboard, a chair, my favorite green sweater, a hot water bottle, and that bronze coat rack I bought three years ago. Some pieces are charged with memories, some make us feel special, some make us look good, and all of them are our quiet confidantes.
So at DANTE, our filter is this: create that connection. Create objects that are not merely things, but favorites. Talismans. Products that are not necessarily practical, useful, efficient, but rather, emotional.
 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					something that gives us a goal 
something that helps us survive 
something that stands alone 
something to escape reality
 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					something to hang around 
something that sets the pace 
something to make us happy 
something to whistle along 
something that creates realities
 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					 
					something that does it really fast 
something that tells us we’re even 
something to accelerate 
something to pass the time 
something to guide us in the dark
 
					 
					 
					 
					