From furniture to the automotive industry, natural materials are increasingly trying to reclaim application spaces hitherto firmly occupied by synthetic materials. Both large companies and start-ups explore this area in search of new possible raw materials, through experiments with increasingly interesting results.
When looking is being
A soft, warm, and bendable Bohemian crystal. A teddy bear in cold, hard and fragile leather. A marble table as light as veneered wood. These are some of the many oxymoronic objects on display in various venues in Milan during the 2023 Design Week
Design for Circularity: useful Strategies starting from Materials
Circular economy is an economic model focused on sustainable development based on the principles of reducing, reusing and recycling resources and materials, minimizing waste and environmental impact.
Promoting the sense of care and longevity of materials in product design thanks to NFT technology
Addressing sustainability has been a key focus in the wood & furniture industry in recent years. Not only by the development of new, simpler products with easy maintenance and multifunctional designs, but also thanks to the creation of certified chain of custody, companies have increasingly shifted their attention towards the sourcing of their raw materials and traceability of their products.
Circular materials for the ecological transition in the furniture sector
The demand for sustainable products is growing strongly in the furniture market. Optional or mandatory certifications are now fundamental requirements in architecture and interior design, so much so that the procurement of furnishings, accessories and finishes explicitly requires the satisfaction of precise sustainability parameters in projects in different fields - hospitality, health, retail, office and residential.
Materially’s Insights from Sicam Expo 2022
Among our activities of consultancy, research and knowledge transfer, we always find the time to attend important international fairs and exhibitions that represent a key reference for several industrial sectors.