For Buytaert, the definition of “slow design” is taking time, reducing waste, producing higher quality products and finding balance between the society and environment in which we live.

For her, a rocking chair embodies the meaning of “slow design”. The back-and-forth motion of the chair encourages mindfulness in activities, whilst the object itself is traditionally passed down through generations.

The chair’s thoughtful design gives it an artisanal feel but allows it to be flat-packed for practicality and to reduce the carbon footprint of transport.