‘ If I put this candle in an all-white gallery space it looks like a piece of art. If I put this candle in a garage it looks like a piece of trash. I can either spend my time designing the candle, or I can spend my time designing the room that it sits in.’ - Virgil Abloh We were reminded of this take from the late Virgil Abloh - this concept is something that we live and breathe at Gum. For our clients, we will always ask ourselves what world does this product need to show up

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