Turning everyday waste into everyday wonder
Rahat Rai is the kind of designer who can’t sit still. Whether twisting, turning, or taking things apart, he thrives on fidgeting with the world around hin. No object is too ordinary to be reimagined and this playful curiosity drives his design process, turning everyday moments into opportunities for innovation, problem-solving, and fun. Guided by experimentation and a desire to solve real problems, Rai is a hands-on product designer who blends sustainability, form exploration, and making.
Featuring at Material Matters London will be Dune & Dusted - his exploration of using household dust as a raw material. The result of this curiosity is a pair of slippers made entirely from household dust. They are both playful and provocative, transforming what is usually dismissed as waste into something familiar, functional, and unexpectedly beautiful.