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DESIGNING THE FUTURE

Collaborative Innovation: The Art of Material Science

Welcome to a showcase of creativity and collaboration, where art meets science in the pursuit of sustainable material design. This portfolio spans a range of projects, highlighting partnerships with esteemed artists and leading brands. Together, we've explored the limits of what materials can do, crafting pieces that resonate with beauty and a deep commitment to ethical innovation. Here, you'll find a convergence of texture, colour, and consciousness, each creation a step towards a more harmonious future.

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OUR APPROACH

Material Evolution Lab Believes the Entangled Nature of Reality is Deeply Affected by the Matter we are Surrounded by.

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We seamlessly blend traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge nanotechnologies, working hand-in-hand with artists to bring their visions to life. Our curated private collection goes beyond mere aesthetics; it fosters a symbiotic relationship with matter, animating it through transformative colour changes.

 

Our mission is profound yet simple: to shift the paradigm from a world where matter serves humans to one where we co-exist harmoniously with matter. To achieve this, we specialise in pioneering colour-change technologies, including thermochromic, hydrochromic, and photochromic pigments.

 

We don't just create materials; we redefine their applications, collaborating with artists and galleries across the globe to produce work that challenges, inspires, and captivates. Below, you'll find a showcase of some of our most impactful projects.

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SFMOMA,
De Young Museum,
Miami Biennale

Agnieszka Kurant

We developed a unique liquid crystal application for Agnieszka Kurants' Conversions. Here's a snapshot.

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BEHIND THE SCENES
Tate Modern 

Tania Bruguera

A heat-sensitive floor installation for the Tate Modern that revealed hidden imagery through visitor interaction.

FEATURED PROJECTS

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Thermochromatic Flowers Experience

Bompas & Parr

Developed thermochromatic flowers, creating an interactive experience that transformed simple blooms into a sensory journey.

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Collaborative Sensory Experiences

The Unseen, 2012-2015

Transformative wearable art and sensory installations that explore the unseen, featured at London Fashion Week and other iconic venues.

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Exploring Sustainable Sensory Design

Material Driven, 2022

A showcase of sensory-driven materials, blending sustainable design with interactive, well-being-focused art.

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Changing Time Through Heat and Colour

Commonplace Design Studio, Digital Sensory Clock

A heat-responsive clock that shifts with time, blending innovation with sensory design.

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THANKS SO MUCH!

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