Material ConneXion
Every idea has a material solution.®
At Material ConneXion, we provide a single destination for innovative materials and cross-industry inspiration. We partner with brands worldwide to provide the expertise needed to make successful material and design decisions from ideation to the final product. Here's a snapshot...
A national sports apparel retailer wanted their retail packaging to mirror the circular economy outlook of their stores. Case Study: Packaging The Challenge A national sports apparel retailer …
Continue about Case Study: Sports apparel packaging, meet sustainability. →
A wearable spatial computer start-up and multi-year partner of Material ConneXion, was seeking unique materials that could be utilized in their revolutionary, Augmented Reality headset, power pack, …
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Ultimate Ears, a Logitech brand, was in search of materials to bring their new social speaker, the UE Boom, to life. The goal was to eschew traditional materials and provide a completely new …
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A global payment processing company came to Material ConneXion with a desire to broaden the reach of its banking business. The goal was a banking card that was clearly different from the rest and …
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A global luxury brand focused on haute and consumer fashion, fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry approached Material ConneXion seeking information and material recommendations around circular …
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A lifestyle garment and accessory brand known for their extreme cooling technology approached MCX with an urgent supplier need. Case Study: Apparel The Challenge A lifestyle garment and …
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A no-tie shoelace alternative brand came to Material ConneXion after experiencing a high breakage rate in their product. Case Study: Footwear The Challenge A no-tie shoelace alternative brand …
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A design-centric consumer technology brand needed to ensure safe footing on the stairs outside of their retail stores. Their architecture team had been trying to solve the challenge of ensuring their …
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A top global beauty brand needed a way to enhance the value of their cosmetic products and connect with the consumer. The goal? A new makeup application experience that was notably different from what …
An outdoor lifestyle brand known for hydration technology wanted to live up to their environmentally-based ethos by using more sustainable materials in their product line. Case Study: Sports & …
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Looking to reinvigorate their signature Hotpan product and excite their customer base, Swiss housewares company Kuhn Rikon asked Material ConneXion to research and identify material alternatives that …
Continue about Case Study: You’ll start cooking just to use these pots. →
Former BMW Design Director Chris Bangle wanted to pursue his idea of a fabric-skinned car. He was seeking lighter, more flexible materials that required less production energy than traditional metal …
Continue about Case Study: A car wrapped in a superhero’s cape. →
