Ma-tt-er

07/11/2019

Getting psyched for our keynote at the Design Canberra Festival today titled 'We are not Materialistic Enough'.

One city. 200+ events. Utopia. 4–24 November.

06/10/2019

Announcement: we've been lucky enough to partner with Dutch Design Week 2019 this year to host a symposium about Craft and Materials discussing colour, technology and growth. Get your early bird tickets today
https://www.ddw.nl/en/programme/2173/ddw-talks-craft-amp-new-materials

Other partners include Disegno DSM Bright Science Brighter Living

The way we currently deal with materials and material ideas situates us in an in between. Craft can meet materials in this middle to find sustainable solutions for the future. Where craft is a way of thinking through practice, the development of materials is a way of thinking through matter. In orde...

19/09/2019

All rise for the climate march tomorrow. We definitely can't do this alone so join us and all partaking at Millbank, London. See you there in full force 🌐✌🏽to find out more visit
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09/09/2019

We're kicking off the Disruption Innovation Festival tomorrow and we couldn't be more excited to be discussing the applications of circular design at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Tune in and take part https://t.co/Jv6s6aiACC

Waste and pollution are not accidents. They are the consequences of decisions made at the design stage. To change the system we need to change how we ...

04/09/2019

We couldn't be more pleased about our involvement in the Oslo Architecture Triennale. This year's theme is 'Enough: The Architecture of Degrowth' curated by Interrobang.

Around the world campaigners, cities, and governments are declaring a state of emergency in response to accelerating global warming. Meanwhile systemic inequality continues to entrench deep divides between those who have far too little, and those who have far too much. In this unprecedented moment, an urgent question is cast into relief: how should architecture respond to a time of climate emergency and social division?

We've had the pleasure of curating 'The Library' section of the exhibition which celebrates sharing, de-commodification, and democratisation of goods and ideas in a welcoming heart of a community. Featuring some exceptional talent and materials.

Many thanks to Phin Harper for having us! Graphic identity by Studio Christopher Victor

http://oslotriennale.no/en/om-oat-2019

Around the world campaigners, cities, and governments are declaring a state of emergency in response to accelerating global warming. Meanwhile systemic inequality continues to entrench deep divides between those who have far too little, and those who have far too much. In this unprecedented moment,....

02/09/2019

There are many ways in which architecture could make a positive impact and pleased to say that we've got a mention The Guardian by Rowan Moore and how materials are changing this landscape

Architects need to see the climate crisis not just as a problem but as an opportunity for creative thinking

22/08/2019

We've been lucky enough to be involved in the launch of the iconic Chuck Taylor silhouette revamp with the use of repurposed denim, as part of CONVERSE's second drop of their Renew line. To co-inside with the launch, Seetal spoke to the team at GOODHOOD about her continued fight for sustainability. Click the link in bio to read the full interview... 📸 Hollie Fernando at First Mile Recycling Centre.

To coincide with the launch of Converse Renew Denim, we speak to material conservationist Seetal about her consultancy and continued fight for sustainability.

15/07/2019

'Material Literacy: Why we need to rethink language to survive the climate crisis', a new piece we've written for 's new section 'Response and Responsibility'.

The founder and director of Ma-tt-er considers how a new approach to the language of creativity and materials can make a massive difference in the fight against climate change.

12/07/2019

Applications are now open for MaDe London round two!

If you are a budding material designer we have 10 places available. Workshop dates are during London Design Festival, 16th - 20th September 2019.

Apply here: http://www.materialdesigners.eu/apply/

04/05/2019

We're in British Vogue!!! Thank you Poppy Roy.

CSM has been offering a Masters Degree in Material Futures – a course dedicated to discussing how we will live in the future with craft, science and technology – for many years. Vogue spoke to two students, past and present, to find out more.