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Materials are the single most important underpinning of all that is innovative in 21st century design. A material can spark an idea. A material can transform an idea into reality. Through active public programming: Exhibitions, Lectures, Books, and our quarterly magazine MATTER, we share our ideas with you.

 Trend Reports

Pre-Order Your Material Trend Reports

Gain valuable insight into the Material Trends that will inspire and transform your designs in the years to come.

2011 Cross-Industry Material Trends
2011 Sustainable Material Trends

Pre-Order your reports before
December 15, 2008
and take advantage of a special introductory fee.

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 MATTER Magazine

MATTER talks to Jaguar's Ian Callum

Ian Callum has sheperded the designs of Jaguar for over a decade. As he strives to  keep the luxury car manufacturer on the cutting edge, he talks to MATTER about image, history and mateiral innovation and their place in Jaguar's future.

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 Past Ideas

LEFT / BRAIN / RIGHT

In May 2008 Material ConneXion & Li Edelkoort presented two talks ont he greening of architecture and design. Read More >

 

 

 


 

 Harnessing the Power of New Materials

In December of 2007, Material ConneXion hosted a talk at Design Miami/ featuring Tokujin Yoshioka, Greg Lynn, and David Adjaye. Along with our own George Beylerian and Andrew Dent, this stellar panel discussed materials and their impact on both design and architecture.

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