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Stacking Functions
Definition
A design principle in which a single element serves multiple purposes to increase efficiency and yield.
Interpretation
Many gifts, one gesture. Stacking functions turns a chicken into pest control, compost machine, egg provider, and joy-giver. In life and design, it’s about doing more with less — without depletion.
Living Invitation
Find one object or practice today that could serve 2 or 3 purposes. Let usefulness become playful.