Minimono’s plastic furniture promotes conscious consumption
Called Minimono, the project uses non-toxic and 100% recyclable high-density polyethylene (HDPE) from secondary raw materials sourced from local suppliers. […]
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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.
Newtab-22’s Sea Stone is a concrete alternative made from seashells
Abalone, Oyster and Mussel shells are mixed with natural binders to create a material with the hardness and aesthetic texture […]
EDIT Napoli 2021 showcased original furniture with original function
Challenging conditions often make way for innovative design ideas, which is exactly what we saw at this year’s EDIT Napoli. […]
This is how OurCarbon turns sewage sludge into a carbon-negative material
Based in San Francisco and Vimercate (30 minutes north of Milan, Italy), Bioforcetech has developed a material created from sewage […]
Pulp It: replace plastic with papier-mâché says Vincent Dassi
It’s a novel concept but French designer Vincent Dassi proposes using papier-mâché instead of other more polluting materials. Like a […]
The best of Dutch Design Week 2021: here are our highlights from the event
With this year’s theme of ‘The Greater Number’, Dutch Design Week 2021 (DDW) called for a critical look at our […]
Macarena Torres Puga turns construction waste into earthen planters
They might be manmade but Chilean designer Macarena Torres Puga, with the Waste Epiphany project, has found a way to […]
The “urban reef” concept aims at making cities more biodiverse
Dutch designers Pierre Oskam and Max Latour have come up with a way to make cities more biodiverse, named Urban […]
Cabinet of Collaborations showcases the power of working together
Taking off from this year’s overarching theme at Dutch Design Week, “The Greater Number” at Dutch Design Week, design collective […]
8 eco-friendly packaging alternatives companies should be using
With more environmentally-conscious consumers pushing brands to be more socially and environmentally responsible, the term eco-friendly packaging is becoming more […]
154 optical lenses were used to create this sculptural chandelier
Look long enough and you will notice the unusual elements used to create “The Lens Luminaire”, a lighting series by […]
This biobased house is made from over 100 sustainable materials
Mycelium flooring, seaweed tiles and a bacteria lamp are just three of over 100 sustainable materials and other technologies featured […]
