Material Innovation

Product Description The third volume in this series is on packaging design and features carefully selected products that showcase the innovative use of a particular material. The book focuses on specific categories of packaging – sustainable packaging, functional forms, dispensing systems, advanced protection, interactive and mass craft. Seven specially commissioned ‘visual narratives’ are included. The extensive illustrated materials directory contains detailed information on over 100 materials. Review Some of the latest innovations designed to elevate the consumer's experience.-- "Packing Design" From the Back Cover Materials technology is the single most important agent of change in our entire designed landscape, from the buildings in which we live and work to the clothes we wear. This volume, the third in the 'Material Innovation' series, features carefully selected packaging products that showcase the innovative use of a particular material. The book focuses on specific categories of packaging - sustainable packaging, functional forms, dispensing systems, advanced protection, interactive and mass craft. The coverage of the projects is extensive, from 'plantable' packaging that can be buried in soil, later to emerge as a plant, to bottle labels that react to music and bespoke, collectible jars of Marmite XO. The extensive illustrated materials directory contains detailed information on over 100 materials. About the Author Andrew H. Dent directs Material ConneXion’s research into innovative materials and processes. Leslie Sherr has worked as a brand strategist for such leading communication design firms as C&G Partners, Carbone Smolan Agency and Desgrippes Gobé & Associates.