A substrate is the surface upon which a process is conducted such as painting. It is important in the design of a product. The substrate’s base chemistry and surface properties dictates which post …
Design for Disassembly
Design for disassembly (DfD) is a design methodology that considers a product or structure’s end-of-life, such that it can be repaired, refurbished, or recycled following its intended use. Moreover, …
Fashioning a Circular Future
Dr. Andrew Dent invited Fashion Designer & Brand Strategist Jonathan Cheung to join him in a conversation. Here, Jonathan shares lessons learned through his years of experience working with global …
Designed for Recycling
When a product, material, or substrate is sent to a recycling facility, it must be categorized accordingly so that it can be properly recycled. Recycling methods vary from metals to plastics, from …
Design for Disassembly
Today, we're excited to be joined by: Mardis Bagley, Partner and Creative Director at Nonfiction; and Dan Kennedy, Partner and Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Sustainability at Ronin PD Labs. We'll be …
Design Thinking
In this series, Jennifer Gumpert, our VP of Business Development and Operations, walks us through material terms and concepts that are used frequently, but not always understood. This week: design …
Concrete & Associates: From Roman Architecture to Sleek Lifestyle Products
Dr. Gayatri Keskar joins Dr. Andrew Dent in this Material Seminar, Concrete & Associates: From Roman Architecture to Sleek Lifestyle Products. Together, our VP and EVP of Research discuss the …
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Sustainable Materials for a Better Future
Sustainability is often labeled a nice-to-have rather than a necessity. Join us for a conversation with Mardis Bagley, Creative Director at Nonfiction. In this #MCXLive, we discuss the common …
Your Material Future: What is the State of Sustainability in Design?
When considering the evolution of design and your future in it, the role of sustainability looms large and consequential. Every brand and producer is concerned about sustainability – some brands …
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The Future Relationship of Materials & Design
This conversation centers on the future of the relationship between design and materials. How will collaboration between these two disciplines positively affect our future? What might the future hold …
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Material (R)evolution: Design
Welcome to the last in our quarterly series of the Material (R)evolution reports, this one focusing on ‘Design’. Perhaps though, this issue could more accurately be called ‘Tools for Design’, as the …
Dr. Andrew Dent Discusses IDC on CNN Philippines
Hosted by the Design Center of the Philippines in Makati, the 3rd annual International Design Conference focused on Design Futures, with the goal to spark the conversation and drive the importance of …
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