Ultra Materials
How Materials Innovation is Changing the World
Published on 22. October 2007
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-500-51382-8 (ISBN)
Description
Building on the reference qualities of its companion volume, Material ConneXion, this new book offers definitive evidence of the way materials have revolutionized the world of applied arts, as well as providing a guide to the very latest material inventions.With its index of 400 new materials and their properties, this key design title is an indispensable resource for all interior, product, graphic and fashion designers; anyone connected with packaging, design, architecture or the environment; and artists and sculptors.
Reviews / Votes
'Truly useful ... A designer's best friend' - The Art Book 'Unquestionably a vital point of reference for anyone whose professional fortunes depend on an open-minded and all-embracing approach to materials' - The Design Magazine 'Fascinating and beautifully produced' - Modern Carpets & TextilesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
With over 900 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 215 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-500-51382-8 (9780500513828)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
George M. Beylerian, dubbed 'the guru of goo (and gels, mesh and resin)' by The New York Times, pioneered a creative approach to materials for many decades before founding Material ConneXion in 1997. Devoted to researching and evaluating new materials and based in New York, Material ConneXion also has offices in Milan and Cologne. Andrew H. Dent directs Material ConneXion's research into innovative materials and processes. Bradley Quinn is the author of numerous books on fashion, architecture and style.
Content
I. Materials and Design 1. Material Matters * 2. Material Overviews 3. Material Intelligence * 4. Material Maestros * 5. The Future * II. Reference + Information Ultra Materials * Source Book