Transforming textile waste into innovative spray-on surface finishes
The European textile industry discards millions of tonnes of production waste each year. Pulvera, a startup from Brianza, and Cooloo, […]
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Materials
Here, you'll find a carefully curated collection of articles exploring the materials and finishes that define contemporary design landscapes. From the timeless allure of natural stone to cutting-edge sustainable innovations and smart surfaces, this section is your gateway to understanding the creative and technical possibilities that materials offer.
What if the answer were to design less, but better?
Shelves are filled with products destined to become obsolete within a matter of weeks. Luxury garments and accessories are discarded […]
Three surface brands, three visions shaping contemporary spaces
In the evolving landscape of architectural surfaces, Panariagroup stands as one of the key players redefining how materials contribute to […]
Can bark surprise us? SUPER RAT shows the way
There’s something deeply primal in the way SUPER RAT works with natural materials: every surface seems to hold a memory […]
Holy Carp!: the iconic soy sauce fish turns compostable
Single-use packaging has quietly become one of the most widespread by-products of contemporary consumption patterns, reflecting a culture increasingly shaped […]
A plastic free future might start with reworking agricultural waste
Anytime you open a shipping box, use a bicycle helmet, or sip coffee from a takeaway cup, you will almost […]
Soft structures: 9 inflatable design projects
Transparency, lightness, boldness, pop-culture references: inflatable design remains compelling precisely because it sits at the intersection of immediacy and imagination. […]
Reviving ancient heating systems might be a solution to our climate crisis
What if a heating system did not become dead weight every summer? Swiss designer Salla Vallotton asks this question through […]
NIKE drives innovation with Sport Offense and 4 new technologies
Nike continues to lead the way in innovation in technical apparel for athletes with a new strategy called Sport Offense. […]
Circular architecture: can used PVC pipes become a beautiful façade?
As the construction industry grapples with mounting plastic waste, Pretty Plastic has emerged as a pioneer in circular design for […]
CIFF Guangzhou 2026: connecting design, industry, and the future of living
As global supply chains continue to evolve and the boundaries between production, design, and consumption become increasingly fluid, CIFF Guangzhou […]
An innovative strategy to recycle unused cigarette filters
This Irish start-up Rezero develops material solutions by recovering pre-consumer cigarette filters made of cellulose acetate, giving them a second […]
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