The Incredible Story of My Mother's Cleaning Bucket

Embark on a whimsical journey through time and space as Martin Rendel shares the extraordinary 30-year odyssey of his mother's cleaning bucket in this TEDxChiangMai talk. Explore the concept of absurdity through the lens of a seemingly mundane household item that has traveled the globe. Discover how Rendel's diverse background - from paperboy and chicken slaughterer to award-winning designer and cultural ambassador - intertwines with the bucket's adventures. Gain insights into the power of intercultural connections, innovative thinking, and the unexpected ways our lives can unfold. Learn how a simple object can become a symbol for building bridges between cultures, universities, and institutions, and how embracing the absurd can lead to profound realizations about design, leadership, and global collaboration.

The Incredible Story of My Mother's Cleaning Bucket | Martin Rendel | TEDxChiangMai