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The Performance Issue

7.2 The Performance Issue
Getting an object to function better almost always starts with finding the right materials. In our latest issue of MATTER, we examine the close relationship between performance, materials and design, from the high-powered supercars of Jason Castriota to the organic, earth-friendly ingredients that go into Aveda-founder Horst Rechelbacher's new line of beauty products.

Feature Article

Interview with Jason Castriota

With a portfolio that includes some of the most luxurious supercars and one-offs of the last decade, Jason Castriota has left an indelible mark on the auto industry. The designer sat down with us to share a few of the innovations that go into these high-powered vehicles, and let us in on some of the new projects he's gearing up to unveil. Read more >

In This Issue

Performance

By designing for need - and not for speed - Tata Motors is causing the auto-industry to reconsider its definition of "performance." Read more>

Interview with Horst Rechelbacher

Aveda founder Horst Rechelbacher talks with George Beylerian about his commitment to developing healthy, organic and sustainable products that are as good for the consumer as they are for the planet. Read more>

Solar Impulse Plane

Red-eye flights just got a little greener with the world's first solar-powered overnight flight. Read more >

Puma Packaging
Goodbye shoebox, Hello Clever Little Bag. Puma's new sustainable packaging initiative signals big changes for how commercial products are bought and sold. Read more>

The Smart Sponge

Can a groundbreaking polymer-based sponge from our library offer hope for the Gulf Coast cleanup. Read more>