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MaterialsInspiration & Innovation

Rainbow Xie for Luxepack 201228th – 29th March, 2012

Material ConneXion is a global materials consultancy with the world’s largest library of innovative and sustainable materials and processes.

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9 Physical Libraries around the world:New York • Bangkok • Beijing • Cologne • Daegu • Istanbul • Milan • Seoul • Shanghai

Our methodology is designed to empower our clients with global perspective on materials, processes, and emerging technologies.

• Searchable online database• Material trend reports• Strategic material sourcing• Product, packaging and retail environment strategies• Sustainability workshops

our methodology

MATERIALS + DESIGN:

• Sustainability: Reuse, Recycle, Reclaim

• Textures: Bamboo, naturals and other materials

• Traditional Luxury: At the high end, some things don’t change

• Sustainability: “Look good, feel good” applications

Packaging: 5 Key Trends

Lower Carbon Footprint

Second Life

Recycled ContentLower Toxicity

Less MaterialEasily Recyclable

Assessment Criteria

New surface techniques mimic nature

Material packaging trends

Sublimation printing aluminum panels | Rich and bright color surfaces

Sheer Metal Fabricsophie mallebranche | MC 5588-02

Galeries Lafayettes| Paris

Sublimation printing aluminum panels | Rich and bright color surfaces

New surface techniques mimic nature

Material packaging trends

GreensulateEcovative Design LLC | MC 6556-02

Edible surfaces | Mushroom roots+ rice hulls/Low energy process | Wall panels, packaging

For every idea, there is a material solution

For more information, visitwww.material connexion.com

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