# Design-Focused Social Products Matter Inc. Creates Products Helping Local and Global Communities By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-01-14 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-inc References: [givengoods.co](https://givengoods.co/shop/brand/matter-inc) & [matternola](http://www.matternola.com/) Founded and directed by Tippy Tippens, Matter Inc. is the first [B Corporation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-sun-protectors) in Louisiana. The social business is a design studio based in New Orleans that creates products that are sustainable and thoughtful in purpose. BirdProject -- which is featured in the photo gallery -- is one of such products. It's an avian glycerin soap bar in which half of the profits help to support the to Gulf Restoration Network and the [International Bird Rescue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dawn), after the BP oil spill. The product itself is made from aloe, black charcoal, cypress and fair trade olive oil and is a result of a collaboration with Tippens and [Sweet Olive Soap Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robo-dog), which is also a New Orleans-based company. **Contact Information** Matter Inc. [website](http://www.matternola.com/) Matter Inc. on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MatterNOLA) Matter Inc. on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/matter_nola) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Socially Conscious Products:** Creating products with a purpose to support local/global communities and charities can lead to successful business models. - **Sustainable Design:** Incorporating eco-friendly materials and practices can appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and differentiate your product from competitors. - **Collaborative Innovation:** Partnering with other businesses with complementary skill sets can lead to unique and successful product offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Goods:** Companies offering sustainable and socially conscious products have a competitive advantage in the consumer goods industry. - **Design:** Designers can create new business opportunities by incorporating sustainable practices and partnering with other businesses to create unique product offerings. - **Charity:** Non-profit organizations can benefit from partnerships with socially conscious businesses offering products with a portion of proceeds donated to a specific charity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Traveling Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miir.md) - [Sustainable Brand Certificates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/certified-b-corporation.md) - [Eco-Conscious Cleaning Product Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovered-coastal-plastic-packaging.md) - [Ethical Coconut Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-coconut-oil.md) - [Mission-Driven Haircare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burd-beauty.md) - [Social Good eCommerce Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socially-minded-companies.md) - [Social Good Brand Practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dignity-coconuts.md) - [Branded Social Impact Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-to-the-people.md) - [Modern Professional-Focused Skincare Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-of-monday.md)