Materials in Motion
New Business Routes for Materials
Materials are increasingly recognised by companies, architects and designers as an essential component of the design process — a driver of creation, performance, value and meaning.
For more than twenty years, Materially has been working at the intersection of material innovation and design, researching, scouting and connecting material producers with the professionals who specify and use materials in projects.
Materials in Motion builds on this experience to create new opportunities around materials through a combination of temporary and permanent initiatives, bringing innovative material solutions closer to the architecture, interior and product design communities in high-potential international markets.
First destination Dubai
The first destination of Materials in Motion is Isola Space Dubai, a design space that has rapidly established a distinctive presence within the Middle Eastern design landscape.
Through its collaboration with Materially, Isola Space Dubai expands its offering with a curated and evolving selection of innovative material solutions for architecture, interiors and product design.
A gateway to the Middle East markets
Materials in Motion Dubai is conceived as a gateway to design opportunities in the Middle East markets — bringing material innovation into direct contact with architects, designers, developers, brands and other key industry stakeholders.
Scalable opportunities available for you
Materials in Motion offers different ways for producers to explore, enter or consolidate their presence in the Middle Eastern design market.
A combination of networking opportunities, targeted meetings and longer-term material presence allows companies to choose the level and format of engagement that best fits their objectives.
From events to a long-term material resource
While networking occasions will spark initial connections, participant companies can choose to showcase their materials at Isola Dubai for a minimum of six months, building a longer-term presence within the regional design ecosystem, supported by Materially’s expertise and Isola Design’s local network.
Over time, these activities are intended to converge in a Materials Studio conceived as a living archive and a design tool – a curated physical environment where material solutions can be discovered, compared and explored.
Participation fees start from €1.000