Exhibit at the Goldstein Museum of Design
Techno Textiles: Inner Space to Outer Space examines many of these innovative materials and how they are being used by leading designers from around the globe. Some of the concepts will feature protective clothing, intelligent buildings that dynamically respond to the environment, luminous wall interiors and interactive digital displays that are part of the furniture upholstery, as well as fabric balloons used to ensure interplanetary probe vehicles land safely on the surface of Mars.
From ferroconcrete to plywood and plastics, new materials have always inspired designers to innovations in design. The past several years have seen a more far-reaching revolution in materials science and development than at any time in the past. Although many of these innovations involve the highest level of material science and manufacturing finesse, a recent surge in interest has favored so-called “naturals” or organic and sustainable sources, such as fabrics made from recycled plastics, corn-based cellulose, organic polymers and other sustainable chemistry.
Information and photo courtesy of The Goldstein Museum
The Goldstein Museum of Design at the University of Minnesota
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wow, you travel a lot! can i ask what brings you to all the wonderful places you show on your blog?
ReplyDeleteHa. It sure doesn't feel like I travel all that much! But I guess I have covered the Midwest a fair amount. I am from Chicago and live in Madison, so I do spend a lot of time going back and forth between those two...
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