Discover the transformative power of materials with 'Why Materials Matter' by Seetal Solanki, published by Prestel Publishing. This brand new hardback book, measuring 240 x 300 mm and comprising 240 enlightening pages, investigates the intriguing relationship between materials from our past and their potential in shaping a sustainable future. Through the lens of artists, designers, and scientists, explore innovative solutions to pressing material challenges, revealing how ancient techniques like fabric dyeing and glue-making can lead to renewable consumer products. Delve into the possibilities of recycling plastics to combat food waste and discover how emerging light metal technologies could revolutionize air travel by reducing fuel dependency. Additionally, the book reflects on the digital realm and its ephemeral materials, proposing how these innovations can enhance our worlds. Eye-catching and provocative, 'Why Materials Matter' is not just a compelling catalogue of ideas; it's a manifesto advocating for informed consumption, sustainable manufacturing, and thoughtful design practices. Ideal for designers, educators, and anyone passionate about sustainability, this book is an essential guide for navigating the material landscape of tomorrow.

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm
Pages: 240
Bind: hardback
Author: Seetal Solanki Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Publication Date: 19-10-2018

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. Through the lens of intriguing projects by designers, artists, makers, and scientists, it presents a colourful panoply of ideas, technologies, and creative efforts that focus on the earth’s most basic elements, while also showing how these elements can be transformed into entirely new materials. It explores, for example, how ancient practices such as dyeing fabric and making glue may hold the secret to renewable and earth-friendly consumer products, as well as how recycling plastics can tackle food waste, and how a type of light metal being developed may one day make air travel less fuel-reliant. This book also investigates the potential of the digital experience, suggesting how this most ephemeral type of matter can be used to improve our world. Eye-catching and provocative, Why Materials Matter serves as both a stimulating catalogue of possibilities and a timely manifesto on how to consume, manufacture, and design for a better future.

We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.