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Disruptive materials are more than just the stuff of slogans. Many think they hold the key to the next major change, which is why they will form a key part of the Materials and Nature


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nnovative materials have traditionally shaped the way we live. But in recent times they’ve emerged as the key drivers behind product innovation, not only for developers, but designers and architects – and the results have been startling.


Now, thanks to advances in materials research, the features and functions needed produce a whole new generation of products are becoming a reality. If researchers and the directors of some of the biggest, and most successful international companies can be believed: we are on the verge of the next signifi cant change. In


practical terms for furniture


production, that means the industry can increasingly expect to see a range of new materials that are lighter, thinner, more compact, more fl exible and more wear-resistant. At the same time, researchers are pushing the limits of what is feasible and creating materials with integrated functionality and digital options that will signifi cantly change our everyday lives in a few years’ time. And designers and architects are increasingly turning their attention to the issue of an impending shortage of resources. The Berlin trend forecasting agency HAUTE INNOVATION


will showcase some of them under the heading: “Disruptive Materials – Changing the Future”.


“In contrast to material innovations, disruptive materials have far-reaching effects,” said Dr Sascha Peters, the agency’s founder who is curating the exhibition. “While innovations enable the further development of an existing market, disruptions create a new one. For consumers, the effect


of a disruptive change can usually only be felt some time later.” The exhibition is divided into themed areas which will give visitors a glimpse of what that change may look like, featuring everything from heatable textile surfaces, magnetic woods and sofas that double as carbon loudspeakers to 3D-printed


houses or e-bikes made from plywood. Lightweight construction will be presented by Andrea Mocellin from Italy with a range of foldable vehicles.


ANDREA MOCELLIN


The Italian developer and inventor of the world’s fi rst airless foldable wheel will be presenting on disruptive materials | revolve-wheel.com


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