Materiality is the notion that the physical properties of a product influences how the product is used. Moreover, materiality may refer to the end-uses of a material in product …
Materials Driven Design
Materials driven design is a design methodology that utilizes knowledge of a material and its processing characteristics to influence the design of a product. This methodology not only supports the …
Our Material World: Innovations, Circularity, and the Future of Stuff
Material selection for our products, transportation, and spaces has never been more important - but what are our options? As we move toward more circular design, we need to know which materials …
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Material Academy: So You Want to Use Recycled Materials?
Material Academy is a bi-annual series of events intended to educate and inspire. For this session, Dr. Andrew Dent delves deeper into the use of waste and recycled materials. We're starting to …
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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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Material Innovation: A Sustainable Future
Recently, Materials Specialist, Jessica Brenner spoke with the American Academy of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Chapter at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her presentation "Material …
Ask Us Anything: Materials Edition
Starting 2021 with fresh goals and objectives? If you're working on a new project or have an idea percolating but are faced with a few material concerns or stumbling blocks, this event is for you! Ask …
Material Trends Crossing Category Boundaries
This presentation is in collaboration with American Society of Interior Designers and American Chemistry Council. …
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Materials 101: Ceramics
While historically, ceramics have been associated with pottery and tiles, recent scientific advances have brought about a new generation of ceramics for high demand applications like engines and …
Materials 101: Structural Color
Surfaces can exhibit many visual attributes that include color, pattern, texture and ‘special effects’ such as interference and pearlescence. These effects are created by a combination of pigmentation …
Materials 101: Foams
Packaging, cushioning, insulation, light-weighting; each of these application areas would be that much less without the presence of foams. There is rarely an industry that does not rely on foams in …
Materials 101: Composites
From wood and bone to carbon fiber reinforced polymers and concrete, composites can be found everywhere. By using more than one type of material, composites can meet a wide variety of demands that …
