Design collective Dutch Invertuals and research studio Franklin Till embark on an epic material exploration that is showcased at Milan Design Week. Challenging the flexibility, adaptability and response rates of man-made materials, Dutch Invertuals focuses on sustainability. The goal is to determine how these objects, some of which have "decayed into the Earth's crust," can be mined and repurposed.
The results of the material exploration are brought to the public via the 'Mutant Matter' exhibition that highlights design-forward objects by ten creatives. Adapting to a time where the boundary between man-made and natural environments is blurred, Dutch Invertuals seeks to point-out sustainable ways through which we can mine potential resources for use in the future.
Photo Credits: Ronald Smits
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sustainable Material Repurposing
- Exploring ways to repurpose man-made materials for sustainability.
- Design-forward Sustainability
- Creating design objects that highlight sustainability for future use.
- Boundary-blurring Materials
- Breaking down the boundary between man-made and natural environments through material exploration.
Where This Applies
- Sustainable Design
- Opportunities for designers to create effective sustainable designs through repurposing.
- Circular Economy
- An opportunity for businesses to rethink material waste in the circular economy and recapture value for future use.
- Material Science
- Opportunities for material scientists to develop new products that break down materials and repurpose them efficiently.
