Our research has been conducted on behalf of hundreds of global companies and internationally recognized brands.

From a single material to a full materials strategy, we've helped each of our clients find the solution to transform their product, their brand, their company...sometimes even the marketplace.

Discover how a little material innovation goes a long way.

PUMA  | New Sustainable Packaging

Goodbye Shoebox; Hello Clever Little Bag - Looking to dramatically reduce their environmental footprint, PUMA sought our expert advice on a groundbreaking redesign of their traditional sneaker packaging. We served as their innovation partner from start to finish, providing a Sustainable Strategy & Roadmap that helped them achieve the Clever Little Bag. Download Case Study

BMW | GINA Concept Car

A new way to skin a car - Through proof of concept research into high-strength materials, a review of military level studies, and the identification of potential technology partners, we were able to help BMW realize their radical design of the world's first fabric covered car. Download Case Study

Adidas | Lone Star Shoe

Serving as a catalyst for a new material development to create a revolutionary new product. 
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Nike | Air Jordan XIX
An unlikely material is used to reinvent the most popular basketball shoe of all time. Read more >

Aveda | Uruku Cosmetic Packaging

An unexpected material leads to an award-winning sustainable packaging. Read more >

The Saint | Frog Design for Surefire

Innovative pairing of advanced materials gives new product a bright future. Read more >

Chilewich | Household products

A single material inspires an entire brand of top-selling household products and a multi-million dollar company.  Read more >






Haworth | Material ConneXion Innovation Lab

Expanding innovation company-wide with an on-site materials lab. Read more >

Estee Lauder | Beyond Paradise

Performance meets aesthetics to form a winning package. Read more >

MINI Rooftop NYC | HWKN Architecture & Concept Design

Technology transfer: From Marine to Architecture. Read more >

Target | Iridescent Evolution

Transforming a line of products from average to innovative.  Read more >