# Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions The Second Material Matters Launches in London By Amy Duong | Published 2023-10-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-matters References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/ldf23-the-second-iteration-of-material-matters-steals-the-show/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_169763660775611&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=lnvsyhs60100x1tt000ULi1ca8pd9&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fldf23-the-second-iteration-of-material-matters-steals-the-show%2F&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fmaterialmatters.design%2F&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=LDF23%3A%20The%20Second%20Iteration%20of%20Material%20Matters%20Steals%20the%20Show&txt=%3Cstrong%3EMaterial%20Matters%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  [Material Matters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-exhibition-space) presents its second installation this year as a contribution to the [London Design Festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindcraft-project). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textile-production) 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. Image Credit: Katie Treggiden, Material Matters ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Textile Industry:** The exhibition showcases innovative uses of sustainable and unconventional materials, providing opportunities for the textile industry to explore new materials and processes. - **Design Industry:** The exhibit highlights the use of circular materials and experimental processes in design, offering disruptive innovation opportunities for the design industry. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Materiality-Focused Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-rhizomes.md) - [Tactile Material Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-world-sharp-edges.md) - [Emerging Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-cleaning-exhibition.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Sustainability-Focused Design Exhibitins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearson-lloyd.md) - [Contemporary Norwegian Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norwegian-presence.md) - [Immersive Material Design Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3daysofdesign-2025.md) - [Nordic Design-Focused Multi-Sensory Explorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sound-of-material.md) - [Textile Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-fashion-from-the-ground-up.md)