Social network analog: The small blackboard hangs on the door handle and transmits the important info to family and friends. The black rubber band holds the blackboard pen, but also letters or tickets for the evening.

Products from a special manufacturer: The story of SIDE BY SIDE is based on an initiative by product designer Sabine Meyer. Ten years ago, she became acquainted with the work of the Wendelstein Werkstätten carpentry workshop in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps and the skills and enthusiasm of the handicapped craftspeople employed in production there. Since then, she and other product designers have been producing high-quality and well-designed products there in the best craftsmanship style.

This is impressive proof that product quality and social commitment complement each other perfectly. The success of SIDE BY SIDE speaks for itself: preferably made from local woods and treated with natural oils, waxes or water-based lacquers, the products have now been awarded numerous design prizes.