Plasticiet: Turning recycled plastic into award-winning design
Founded by Marten van Middelkoop and Joost Dingemans, Plasticiet refuses to view plastic as waste, instead considering it a precious […]
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Discover how Innovative Materials are influencing and changing the world of design. From advanced bamboo materials to upcycling furniture and recycled textiles, enjoy a curated selection of Innovative Materials related publications.
ADAL: The bioluminescence of glass reinventing light. From within…
What happens when Murano’s glassmaking tradition meets experimentation with light? ADAL emerges, a project by Roberto Beltrami, master glassmaker and […]
BENU and Helios & Oceanus: a new language of sustainable luxury textiles
Known for its timeless approach to textile design, Fischbacher 1819 stands as a positive example of a heritage brand that […]
Wedge designs with sand and data
The London-based practice Wedge, founded by Lei Zhang, Peiyan Zou, and Andy Zhang, has built a style that feels both […]
Iris Ceramica Group’s Magical Journey transforms ceramics into alchemy
Celebrating forty years of the International Exhibition of Ceramic surfaces and Bathroom Furnishings (held in Bologna from 22 to 26 […]
Ceramic design’s new era of material expression and innovation
Ceramics have long served as a bridge between traditional craft and contemporary design; yet, today, the leading companies in the […]
A train station is cleaning the city’s air with Active Surfaces® sustainable ceramic surfaces
Train stations in city centres are urban areas often associated with dirt and pollution. However, in the heart of Melbourne, […]
A product made from industrial waste rooted in local tradition
In recent years, there’s been a growing need to embark on a path of ecological transition, shifting design away from […]
ZBOZHZHA’s manual of imperfection: reinventing materiality sustainably
At a time when sustainability is all too often reduced to a communication strategy, ZBOZHZHA takes a more authentic and […]
Solving architecture’s waste problem through terrazzo’s traditional craft
One of the world’s most polluting industries is the construction industry, which generates around 61% of total waste in the […]
From water to water: the Sungai Carafe uses glass waste to create wonderful ceramics
In Bali’s pristine and luxurious waters lies a troubling issue: the same rivers that feed the island’s lush rice terraces […]
In Korea, your next home could be built with eggshells
Food waste is a tricky topic, often hidden in our daily actions. As eggs are one of the most consumed […]
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