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Designing Goods That Matter
Thomas Paul Althaus is a hands on designer, a sustainably focused, mission driven entrepreneur and a man who follows the signs in life.
Upon meeting Thomas you feel an inexplicable energy and a certain, palpable creativity that exudes through his presence. It’s the alignment of this creativity, this energy and a trained business mindset that has allowed Thomas to create a beautiful business; one that gives back to our world more than it takes.
Thomas is the founder and lead designer of Canned Goods, a Denver, CO based jewelry company that creates simple, modern, classic, handmade goods out of tin cans. Adding to the beauty of these clean and striking designs is the companies CAN DO GOOD program, which donates one can of food for every Canned Goods item sold.
As with many entrepreneurs, Thomas’ business began organically from one small creative leap and has evolved into something that has taken on a life of it’s own.
After deciding on a “no gifts” celebration for their 10 year wedding anniversary, Thomas did what any good husband would do and went looking for a gift anyway. Upon discovering that Tin was the traditional 10 year anniversary gift Thomas set out to find something creative and beautiful enough to give the woman in his life. While making dinner one night Thomas recognized the presence of this Tin material in all the “canned goods” he had around the house. He decided that instead of buying a gift he would give his wife a gift with more meaning, a gift he had made himself. Late one night Thomas decided to take his first unofficial shot at a Canned Goods prototype with a can from his own, home kitchen.
“He washed it out, took the label off and took it to the garage. He cut. He hammered. He bent. He sanded. A pair of earrings and a bracelet appeared. She loved them.”
The sign was clear, an idea existed here – one that was valuable, beautifully positive and had to be followed.
And follow it he did. From this synchronistic beginning Thomas has expanded drastically within his first year moving into more than 10 retail locations and now offering over 30 handmade, Canned Goods designs to customer’s in the Mountain region. The only problem, and a good to one to have, is how this one man designer will be able to keep up with consumer demand.
To learn more about Canned Goods please visit: www.cannedgoods.net
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