Why Materials Matter
responsible design for a better world
$96.01
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
3 September 2018
Summary
The Material World: Shaping Our Future
This visually stunning investigation of natural and man-made materials will change the way you look at the world around you, while offering hope for the future of our planet.
What does it mean to live in a material world, and how do materials of the past and present hold the keys to our future? This book tackles these questions by focusing on various issues that human beings face and by discussing potential materials-related solutions.<…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9783791384719 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 3791384716 |
| Author: | Seetal Solanki, Liz Corbin |
| Publisher: | Prestel |
| Imprint: | Prestel |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 3 September 2018 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 300mm x 240mm |
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“Accessible and filled with beautiful imagery, Why Materials Matter helps question the substances and industrial techniques we take for granted.” - Metropolis
“Accessible and filled with beautiful imagery, Why Materials Matter helps question the substances and industrial techniques we take for granted.” -Metropolis
About The Author
Seetal Solanki
Seetal Solanki is a London-based materials designer, researcher, writer and tutor in Interior Design at the Royal College of Art. She is also the Founder and Director of materials research design studio Ma-tt-er. Her work explores alternative methods of employing and implementing materials more responsibly across industry and education.
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