
Material
The Imagination Revolution
Next-generation
3D materials, characterized by their three-dimensional spatial structure, transcend what we know about materials and how we currently view them. This newfound dimensionality enhances design possibilities and opens up new applications for materials that are 2D. This shift towards spatial 3D materials signifies a departure from conventional models, emphasizing the importance of reimagining material properties and structures to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world.
Central to the development of these spatial 3D materials is the integration of data optimization techniques and artificial intelligence (AI). AI-driven approaches enable predictive modeling and simulation, streamlining the process of material development and optimization. As we stand at the start of a new era, the convergence of spatial 3D materials, data optimization, and AI creates a paradigm shift in material innovation.
Banner image, Attract Repel by Laura Buckley
Revolutionizing materials with AI and spatial structures
Space
Liquid Printed Pneumatics by MIT and BMW
Water and air pockets by Charlotte Bording
Knitting rubber by Bloni Atelier
Black dot jacquard swatch
61%CO 32%PL 4%PA 3%SE
Skeleton
Flax panel by Linux Pro Grass
Cascading Principles: Expansions within Geometry, Philosophy, and Interference by Conrad Shawcross
Future Garden Cloud Device by 3M Thinsulate x Yang Design
Black cotton wide netting swatch
100% Cotton
Hole
Laser cut by Bloni Atelier
A- Poc Able by Issey Miyake and Nature Architects
Shape Changing Textiles by Pauline van Dongen
Perforated Crepe de Chine swatch
100% Silk