Plastic is a huge problem. final. But…. it is also an amazing material at the same time helping us to create amazing products, being the sole solution to most human technologies…. Read More >
FIM is a new event running for the first time this September 16-18 alongside The Hotel show and INDEX. This event intends to be the Ultimate Designer toolkit and show… Read More >
It is estimated that on average 4 to 12 million metric tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean each year. By 2050 it is widely reported that the amount of… Read More >
Whilst there are various material ages of humankind, the Stone Age, Bronze Age and the Iron Age to name a few, there is one material that not only built an… Read More >
Whilst it’s difficult to accurately date the moment of creation of glass, like last months material of focus ceramic, the substance that we look through, onto and swipe on a… Read More >
This year Design Insider has decided to focus in on Materials, learning more about their history, the latest innovations and where we can see the material be used in the… Read More >
As we come to the end of our focus on paper this month we apply a little artistic license and introduce you to the work of Liam Hopkins who’s material… Read More >
We began 2018 by enjoying the Maximalist trend which we are confident will take root in the hospitality sector during 2018. In stark contrast we now discuss how and why the… Read More >
The start of the year is a fitting time to explore and wonder upon the future possibilities of materials. As technologies develop, lifestyles change and mind-sets evolve, materials, the very… Read More >
Material Lab has now been going for 10 years!! time has flown! to celebrate this achievement they have relaunched their London Studio with a fantastic sleek new look. Visitors to… Read More >
A combination of different materials to increase funtionality, aesthetic and comfort are used by Italian furniture producers Pedrali for their ‘Fox’ collection. Designed by Patrick Norguet the ‘Fox’ armchair collection… Read More >
Material Lab is a central London based material resource studio. Design Insider asked Material Lab if they would be open to selecting innovative and inspiring surface products to be displayed… Read More >
aterial Lab is a central London based material resource studio. Design Insider asked Material Lab if they would be open to selecting innovative and inspiring surface products to be displayed… Read More >
We often enjoy learning about new products launches, focused on the final product, without really considering the materials they are manufactured from. We spoke to Camira to delve into the detail… Read More >