Essential Reading
There are a lot of writings on materials and technologies for design. Material Stories reviews selected publications and recommends the following books.
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Materiology
Great book with a general overview of the families of materials and production techniques. Not written for specialist geeks but rather for creative readers. |
Making It
Covers a broad range of some 90 production methods in a very informative way. Photos and diagrams make this book an enjoyable read. |
Industrial Design
Comprehensive book for industrial designers with chapters on history, materials, technology and ecology. Including some 300 illustrations. |
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Materials and Design
The book explores the role of the materials and the making in product design. Includes some 100 profiles of materials and processes focused on design. |
Cradle to Cradle
Cradle to Cradle puts sustainability into practice. This visionary book proposes a new approach where waste equals food. |
Superuse
Superuse is a concept that goes beyond recycling. Waste cycles are cleverly shortcut to challenge creativity instead of wasting energy. |
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Material Index 2009
An overview of the latest materials selected by Materia including wood, natural stone, concrete, ceramics, glass, metal, plastic and coatings. |
Fashionable Technology
This book features projects on the intersection of design, fashion, science and technology. Includes references to institutes, materials and more. |
Transmaterial 3
This third issue of the Transmaterial book series features a collection of more than 200 materials, products and systems for architecture and design. |
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Exploring Materials
A colorful and accessible book full of experiments, prototypes and ideas for everyday materials including cardboard, cloth, metal and rope. |
Simply Material
Overview of materials-driven and crafted objects by some 70 designers featuring geometric, organic, decorative and illusive objects. |
Material Matters
A handy reference book for designers with six chapters of materials, manufacturer information, material properties and (future) applications. |
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Made Of…
An inspirational reference guide focused on innovative materials with a focus on architectural applications and interior design. |
Material Revolution
A structured overview of today’s sustainable and multifunctional materials discussing their characteristics, applications and manufacturer information. |
It’s Not Easy Being Green
What can designers do for a better world? Designers Aart & Paula bring together change-makers, local impressions and material things from around the world. |
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