New Materials in Product Design

Polyurethane foam, chipboard, coated textiles, plastics. Commonly used materials with a detrimental impact. This workshop features four speakers who are taking the initiative to transform the industry from within, whether directly diverting materials from the waste stream or developing bio-based and renewable alternatives to some of the worst culprits. Join Jeffrey Forrest and James Munroe of Stackabl, Gordon Boggis of Carnegie, Meg Bruce of ekoa, and Fiete Schlüter of Vitra as they share valuable insights into how their companies are doing their part to safeguard and improve the health of our planet.

LOCATION: Workshop Room A (Blakes Room)

Sponsored by Creative Matters