The story of a practical, functional textile material from banana fibers
QWSTION was founded in Switzerland in 2008 with the aim to challenge conventional ways of designing, making and using bags and other comparable everyday goods. The […]
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Materials & Surfaces
THINk ZERO – looking forward to carbon-neutral ceramic surfaces
Lea Ceramiche explains how the brand and all its owning Group are transitioning to more and more sustainable manufacturing, revolutionizing the whole building sector and involving […]
Antolini’s Cristallo Vitrum “WOW” looks like a sheet of glacial ice
Italian stone manufacturer Antolini has prepared something cooling as we slowly edge ourselves into the summer. Okay, maybe “cooling” is a little bit misleading—on the occasion […]
Iris Ceramica Group unveils ‘POESIS MATERIAE’ at Milan Design Week 2024
Milan Design Week returns from April 15th to 21st, once again transforming the city into a vibrant canvas of design exploration. Amidst the myriad events comprising […]
Marazzi’s ceramic collections embrace the allure of handcrafted artistry
Founded in 1935 in the heart of Sassuolo, the world capital of ceramics, Marazzi stands as a testament to the rich legacy and expertise of its […]
Ceramics and wallcoverings collide in the phygital world of Mimesi
Located on Corso Garibaldi, in the heart of the Brera Design District, the Mimesi installation brings together two iconic Italian companies: Zambaiti Parati, specialized in the […]
Plate: Embracing urban elegance with Ceramiche Keope’s metal-inspired series
Since 1995, Italian brand Ceramiche Keope has specialised in crafting porcelain stoneware floor and wall surfaces. Its ethos revolves around meticulous attention to detail, social responsibility, […]
From the purest lava stone to refined collection of tiles and furnishings
In the realm of natural materials, lava stone remains a path less traveled. At the forefront of exploring this terrain stands Lapilli, a brand born from […]
What is the significance of “sustainable” within the context of design?
“Designers must understand that objects must be designed to be repaired and anticipate the end-of-life process. The material assumes a new role because it must be […]
Sustainable elegance: inside the eco-active design of ICG Gallery Berlin
Today, what sets an avant-garde brand apart from a conventional one? ICG Gallery Berlin, the latest venture by Iris Ceramica Group in Germany, is a fitting […]
Have you ever dreamed of being surrounded by a forest and its landscape?
Breathing the forest next door. The Japanese designer Yuma Kano, known for his experimental approach and prototyping-oriented process, is introducing ForestBank. It is a new revolutionary […]
Seastex: rediscovering mussel beards for performative applications
Have you ever enjoyed a plate of mussels but were bothered by their ‘beard’? Well, the annoying plastic-like filament is actually a natural fiber, known in […]
