Material Matters: New Materials in Design by Phillip Howes

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Material Matters: New Materials in Design by Phillip Howes

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Material Matters: New Materials in Design by Phillip Howes

Material Matters: New Materials in Design explores the fascinating world of materials, surveying characteristics, properties and new applications of materials in diverse fields, from sustainable resources to medicine, architectural design to aeronautical engineering and interior design to 'haute-culture' and fashion.

Material Matters profiles the most fascinating materials developed in recent years with full page profiles and colorful illustrations, examples include Aerogel or 'frozen smoke'--used by NASA it is the lightest solid on earth at 95% air. Amongst the detailed profiles are texts that discuss the fusion between science, art and design in the creation of these substances and their importance within contemporary living, sustainability and expanding technologies. The book also includes the work of cutting edge designers Marc Newson, Ross Lovegrove, Apple, NASA, Intel, Ron Arad and household names.

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ISBN 13 9781907317736
ISBN 10 1907317732
Title Material Matters: New Materials in Design
Author Phillip Howes
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Black Dog Press
Year published 2012-06-21
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.