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6.2 The Design Issue
"Change" has been a theme over the last year, both in the US and the world at large, and from the galleries of Milan and its annual Salone del Mobile to the halls of ICFF in New York, it is very clear that designers have not forgotten the power inherent in change. For MATTER's annual Design Issue, we examine how designers, in their constant quest to reinterpret and reinvent the tools of everyday life, are changing the way we live and interact with the world around us.

Feature Article

Interview with MIO

MIO is a company dedicated to creating sustainable and accessible design solutions that meet the needs of a fast-paced, innovation-driven society. MATTER spoke with co-founders Jaime and Isaac Salm about their distinct design philosophy and their new collection of sustainable outdoor living products for Target.

In This Issue

Pulp Non-Fiction

From molo to Mio to Shigeru Ban, architects and designers around the world are discovering inventive ways to put recycled paper to good use. Melissa Feldman scopes out the latest paper pulp creations, which are surprisingly strong, durable and built to last.

Tokyo Fiber '09 Senseware

Technology, talent and materials converged at Tokyo Fiber '09 Senseware, where curator Kenya Hara invited 16 designers to develop futuristic product concepts in partnership with some of Japan's most technologically advanced synthetic textile manufacturers.

Are We Ready for Aging Plastics?

Despite its ecological shortcomings, plastic continues to find its way into fashionable, high-end home furnishings. But can a material not engineered for longevity maintain its staying power? As Andrew Dent reveals, plastic may be in need of a facelift.