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Botanist is much more that just sexy indoor/outdoor furniture. It is a socially conscious platform for artists and designers to showcase their work while supporting non-profits. We spoke with Dario Antonioni, Executive Creative Director and Founder of Botanist, to learn more about the coop of artists.

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What is the concept behind Botanist?

Dario
Botanist came from a desire to bring designers together in a way they had never come together before- similar to the way in which musicians and actors come together to create awareness of non-profits and  causes. It is really a unified collaboration.

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What is Botanist?

Dario
We consider Botanist to be a blank canvas. Like a t-shirt, the designer then takes this blank table canvas and they put their own designs on them. We provide select designers with an eco-friendly aluminum base of their choosing that might be an end table, cocktail table or a bench made out of eco-friendly aluminum- a material that is endlessly recyclable, always maintaining its integrity no matter haow many times it is reformed and shaped. The designers create unique designs with half of the royalties from each sale going to the foundation of their individual choosing, and the other half going to the designer. 

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How do you select your designers?

Dario
We ask each designer two questions:
What is your inspiration?
Why do you think it’s important to give back?
Each product has a story; it’s not just a thing. Every piece becomes a base for conversation.

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How many designers are you currently working with?

Dario
We have 10 designer and 10 foundations.

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What is the plan for future development?

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Dario
We are also making trays and lanterns with the same methodology- new blank canvases. My long term goal is to create a book: 10 designers every year over 10 years that showcase how beautiful products can help make a difference. 
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