Material Matters: New Materials in Design
Phil Howes; Zoe Laughlin
ISBN 10: 1907317732 ISBN 13: 9781907317736
Published by Black Dog Press, 2012
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Synopsis:
Material Matters: New Materials in Design explores the fascinating world of materials, surveying characteristics, properties and new applications of materials in diverse fields, from sustainable resources to medicine, architectural design to aeronautical engineering and interior design to ‘haute-culture’ and fashion.
Material Matters profiles the most fascinating materials developed in recent years with full page profiles and colorful illustrations, examples include Aerogel or ‘frozen smoke’—used by NASA it is the lightest solid on earth at 95% air. Amongst the detailed profiles are texts that discuss the fusion between science, art and design in the creation of these substances and their importance within contemporary living, sustainability and expanding technologies. The book also includes the work of cutting edge designers Marc Newson, Ross Lovegrove, Apple, NASA, Intel, Ron Arad and household names.
Review:
"Manufacturer information, physical properties, and potential applications make this a handy guide for everyone’s inner materials geek." Interior Design
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Material Matters: New Materials in Design
Publisher: Black Dog Press
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket