# Ivory Bouquet Lights Matt Gagnon is the Material Man By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gagnon References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/03/23/designer-profile-matt-gagnon/) & [mattstudio](http://www.mattstudio.com/) The reason I have dubbed Matt Gagnon as the 'Material Man' has nothing to do with Madonna and everything to do with his outstanding decor designs. Using seemingly eccentric materials in unique ways, he has amassed a portfolio that is impressive beyond words. Profiled by Contemporist for good reason, Matt Gagnon has made a name for himself in the design industry. Having worked for various companies after studying at Cornell University, Matt Gagnon produces "work that transcends function and exceeds expectations, while considering the economical and environmental costs." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eccentric Material Usage:** Finding innovative ways to use unconventional materials in design. - **Transcending Function:** Creating designs that go beyond their intended use. - **Economical and Environmental Considerations:** Designing with a focus on cost-efficiency and sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Exploring new possibilities in interior design using unique materials and pushing the boundaries of functionality. - **Product Design:** Integrating unconventional materials into product design to create innovative and sustainable solutions. - **Art and Sculpture:** Utilizing eccentric materials to create visually stunning and thought-provoking art pieces that challenge traditional forms and expectations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mixed Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gant-pendant-lights.md) - [Raw Material Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-material-object.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-bohemia.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Elevated Masterful Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/og-studio-1.md) - [Explorative Material Artful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yucca-stuff.md) - [Toy-Like Dynamic Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Woaw.md) - [Stunningly Ornamental Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erm-studio.md)