Material Matters presents its second installation this year as a contribution to the London Design Festival. This marks its second year and it can be found at the Barge house in the city's Southbank area. When guests enter the space, they are met by a large industrial atrium that kicks off with the Planted installation.
It is curated by Danish designer Tanja Kirst and features 10 textile pieces that are made from hemp and yard-spun from pineapple, seaweed, and oranges. These are seen hanging from the double-height ceiling, which invites guests to " experience new degradable and circular materials through experimental processes." The rest of the exhibit highlights a range of adventurous materials including the This is Grown Shoe Upper by Jen Keane.
Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions
The Second Material Matters Launches in London
Trend Themes
1. Circular Materials - The exhibition showcases textile pieces made from sustainable materials like hemp, pineapple, seaweed, and oranges, highlighting the trend of circular materials in design.
2. Experimental Processes - The Planted installation and other exhibits invite guests to experience new degradable and circular materials through experimental processes, demonstrating the trend of embracing experimentation in design.
3. Adventurous Materials - The exhibit features a range of adventurous materials, such as the This is Grown Shoe Upper, showcasing the trend of using unconventional and innovative materials in design.
Industry Implications
1. Textile Industry - The exhibition showcases innovative uses of sustainable and unconventional materials, providing opportunities for the textile industry to explore new materials and processes.
2. Design Industry - The exhibit highlights the use of circular materials and experimental processes in design, offering disruptive innovation opportunities for the design industry.
3. Sustainable Materials Industry - The exhibition's focus on circular and degradable materials presents opportunities for the sustainable materials industry to develop and promote environmentally friendly alternatives.