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Material Stories supports individuals and companies with:
| 1. Materials Research
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2. Materials Driven Design
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3. Materials Strategy
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1. Materials Research
Focused research and materials scouting that supports design projects with quick answers and useful references, or provides new solutions through new or unconsidered materials.
Typical questions:
- “Which suppliers can provide me with this kind of plastic?”
- “Where do I find (local) manufacturers for these parts?”
- “Can you give me three materials solutions for this part?”
Keywords: suppliers; manufacturers; experts; materialselection; sustainability
2. Materials Driven Design
Materials Driven Design is not only about what a material “is” but more about what it “does”. In other words, this is where raw materials are turned into inspiration to reveal new application ideas.
Typical questions:
- “How can we innovate our packaging with new materials?”
- “Which material alternatives can lower our production costs?”
- “How do we find new product applications for our materials?”
Keywords: design; trends; brainstorming; workshops; ideas; innovation
3. Materials Strategy
Materials are more than “stuff products are made of” – materials contribute to a distinctive product experience and even support brand identity and brand recognition. Strategic thinking is all about using materials as a powerful medium for competitive design and branding.
Typical questions:
- “How can we create a more recognizable product language?”
- “Which materials and processes fit with our sustainability goals?”
- “How can surface finishing realize a recognizable brand identity?”
Keywords: branding; identity; product language; benchmarks; future
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