Material ConneXion in Metropolis

Metropolis recently sat down with Material ConneXion's Dr. Andrew Dent for a briefing on the new wave of bioplastics and some tips on how designers can incorporate these plant-based alternatives into their furniture and products. 

"Packaging is the easiest and most desirable application for bioplastics," Dent explains," because they're the things likely to be thrown away most quickly." 

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I.D. Annual Design Review Exhibition

Since 1954, I.D. Magazine's Annual Design Review has recognized the best in product, packaging, furniture, graphic and environmental design, from the iconic to the obscure.  After hosting I.D.'s 2009 Annual Design Review jury sessions earlier this year, Material ConneXion will exhibit the winning results in our showroom this summer.

On view at Material ConneXion
June 25 - August 21, 2009
Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm

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Tokyo Fiber '09 Senseware

Technology, talent and materials converged at Tokyo Fiber '09 Senseware, where curator Kenya Hara invited 16 designers to develop futuristic product concepts in partnership with some of Japan's most technologically advanced synthetic textile manufacturers.

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Check out the new Design Issue of MATTER now online >