CES 2022, the first hybrid event was anything but normal. It was messy so is the innovation as put eloquently by Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of CTA. Disruption is the new norm. While in person …
What’s the difference between virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)?
For this episode of Ask an Expert, I wanted to cover the difference between VR and AR. Both are immersive digital technologies that use headsets which enable you to access a computer type screen in a …
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The Performance and Outdoor Markets: A Talk with Range
RANGE® is a creative consulting agency dedicated to the active, outdoor, and lifestyle markets. Join Dr. Andrew Dent in conversation with Jeanine Pesce and Nina Stotler for their thoughts surrounding …
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Designing for a Post-Pandemic Future, The Key Trends: A Talk with Stylus
Material, product, and trend experts meet in this hour long conversation. Join us as we discuss what the lasting effects of the pandemic will be – with a focus on rethinking materials, processes, …
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Materials Trends for the New Now: How the Pandemic Has Changed our Thinking on What’s Next
Materials for an Extreme Future is a series of conversations between Material ConneXion’s Dr. Andrew Dent and passionate industry experts. Join us as we focus on material and technology solutions that …
Materials & Design: An Essential Collaboration
From unprecedented brush and forest fires to record-breaking rainfalls, the effects of global warming will require us to adapt and prepare for an intense future. In response to these changes, Material …
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Storytelling in Retail Design through Materials
Learn about emerging retail design trends and technologies from Material ConneXion's EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent, and seven forward-thinking manufacturers in this This presentation runs about …
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Trends to Follow in 2020
In 2019 there was increased awareness around several sustainability trends, including circular economy, plastic consumption, and climate change. Today, we're looking at some of the top trends we …
Top 10 Material Trends of 2017
At Material ConneXion, our team of researchers is always looking for the “what’s new and what’s next” when it comes to material trends and innovation. Here, we share the top 10 developments in the …
Trend Report: Maison & Objet
Material ConneXion’s Design Strategist hit the ground running at Maison & Objet and Paris Design Week, which took place from September 8-12 at Paris Nord Villepinte. This year’s theme was “Comfort …
Packaging: Advanced Protection
The protection in this case is really about safety, whether of the objects themselves or of those who come into contact with them; safety beyond the normal consideration of packaging design. The …
Packaging: Functional Forms
All packaging needs to serve the purpose of protecting its contents, but there are examples where the packaging offers a distinct additional function that enhances its status above just simple …
