by material sense
international travelling exhibition Material Sense’s latest international travelling exhibition D-Compose concentrates on the rediscovery of natural, authentic and original materials such as bamboo, ceramics, glass and paper. Treat yourself to a feast of sensations! Dutch designers, researchers and industry are exploring new techniques and are eager to show the new forms they have found. ‘D-Compose can stand for both ‘Dutch compositions’ and ‘decomposition’ as manifested by the new techniques used to turn familiar materials into surprising products. While this Material Sense exhibition focuses on the results of materials research; the products, there will also be plenty of innovative materials for visitors to experience first hand. Discover surprising bamboo constructions, new traditions in porcelain facing bricks and electrically lit, patterned wallpaper. See dandelion clocks interact subtly with lighting in the ‘fragile future’ installation. Material Sense was invited to take part in the Hannover Fair by the International Forum Design (IF) in Hannover. Participants: Thijs Bakker, Leonne Cuppen: Yksi ontwerpers, Ed van Engelen: Haans, Lonneke Gordijn, Marco Groenen, Annelies Hermsen, LAMA Concept, Mosa Ceramic Tiles, Moso Bamboo products, Jo Meesters, Elsbeth Joy Nielsen, Peli design, Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen, TNO Industries, Jonas Samson, Sasja Scherjon, Greetje van Tiem, Stijn van Woerkom.
Material Sense is a platform organisation linking designers, researchers and entrepreneurs who are constantly searching for innovative materials to fuel their creativity. Curious? Have a look on the website: www.materialsense.com D-Compose is powered by designstudio Loods 5, www.loods5.com
A Silk Story
A Silk Story is an animal friendly way to create silk that allows the silkworm to complete its lifecycle. To produce A Silk Story Scarf, the silkworms spin on small forms and then are allowed to spin themselves a cocoon in order to change into a moth. The result is many shapes of raw and unaltered silk, exactly the way the silkworm has made it. About 50 silkworms were used to make this scarf, none of which had to die.
nr. 150
manufacturer
Elsbeth Joy Nielsen
designer
Elsbeth Joy Nielsen
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‘Uit de klei getrokken’
Clay is the raw material for ceramics. You can buy it in a shop but you can also dig it up. Lonny van Rijswijck used the clay she’d dug up in various parts of the Netherlands to make tableware. Every cup and saucer has a different origin; they show their home ground through different shades of colour and clay textures. The natural properties of the clay express the identity of the different locations where it was dug up; every piece carries its native soil.
nr. 102
manufacturer
Lonny van Rijswijck, Atelier NL
designer
Lonny van Rijswijck, Atelier NL www.ateliernl.com
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Folded Box
TNO combines design knowledge optimised for rapid manufacturing with the knowledge needed to make conductive tracks using printing technology. The folded box is a laser-sintered polyamide, with digital printed conductive copper tracks. To ensure a continuous printing pattern at the recessed flexure hinges, smooth angles are incorporated at those points where the print pattern crosses the hinges. Electronic components can then be soldered on this track in a conventional way.
nr. 170
manufacturer
TNO Sience & Industry
designer
TNO Sience & Industry www.tno.nl/rm
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