Everyone’s talking about smart textiles – fabrics that can do more – and they’re becoming increasingly attractive as the AI revolution continues to unfold. But what exactly does it mean? What is their potential – and […]
Sophia Reißenweber, designer and newcomer finalist in the German Design Awards 2025, shows how the enzymatic recycling of polyester can revolutionise the textile industry with her project ‘Break-up Lab’. However, the highly regarded biotechnological process still […]
Local production, craftsmanship and innovative ways of reusing materials are the hallmarks of Salone del Mobile 2025. A journey through the international design fair, exploring lava stone, aluminium, wool and palm fibre as materials – and […]
On 5 April 2025, the Disruptive Materials Institute e.V. will open its doors at the KuLe Gallery in Berlin and celebrate with a two-day event. The aim of the non-profit institute is to promote research, innovation, […]
Sand is everywhere. Used in concrete, glass, electronics and ceramics, it shapes landscapes and habitats. However, its extraction is often unregulated and has serious consequences for ecosystems worldwide. The exhibition ‘Before and After Sand’ at the […]
Kevin Rouff and Paco Böckelmann show how industrial by-products can be transformed into universal materials. The aim of the Amsterdam-based designers, aka Studio ThusThat: To use hidden resources, question the aesthetics of materials and offer new […]
