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Best of #ModernMonday: Manufacturing and Retailing in America

Every Monday, @dwell and @designmilk invite experts and fans to weigh in on trending topics in design. WeWork, Room & Board, The Commons, and The MiA Project joined #ModernMonday this week to discuss American-made design. Check out a few of our favorite responses, and use the hashtag #ModernMonday to join the conversation next week at 1pm EST / 10am PST.

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Watch mechanisms are sourced from Switzerland and assembled in the Shinola factory in Detroit. Photo by: Greg Vore
Watch mechanisms are sourced from Switzerland and assembled in the Shinola factory in Detroit. Photo by: Greg Vore
The Butler by Micklish $170 Solid walnut and Baltic birch conceal hiding spots for keys, wallet, a cell phone charger, all in a wall-mounted unit made in Curtis Micklish’s San Diego
The Butler by Micklish $170 Solid walnut and Baltic birch conceal hiding spots for keys, wallet, a cell phone charger, all in a wall-mounted unit made in Curtis Micklish’s San Diego
One of Shinola's 60 factory workers assembles a bicycle. Photo by: John Spinks
One of Shinola's 60 factory workers assembles a bicycle. Photo by: John Spinks
Louisiana. Based in New Orleans, Loomed NOLA produces hand-woven, organic Turkish textiles, from tea towels to blankets.
Louisiana. Based in New Orleans, Loomed NOLA produces hand-woven, organic Turkish textiles, from tea towels to blankets.
What are some ways we can encourage consumers to buy American-made? @the_MiA_project: Take more care and interest in where your dollar goes -- who and what it supports @Allie_Weiss: Appeal to people's hometown pride—love your state? Support your local makers
What are some ways we can encourage consumers to buy American-made? @the_MiA_project: Take more care and interest in where your dollar goes -- who and what it supports @Allie_Weiss: Appeal to people's hometown pride—love your state? Support your local makers