✖ MATERIAL INNOVATION
• THE GLOBAL TREND
■ Material innovation, particularly in sustainability, has revolutionised design by prioritising environmental responsibility alongside functionality and aesthetics. Designers now explore biodegradable materials, recycled components and renewable resources, creating products that minimise ecological impact.
This shift has transformed design thinking, emphasising longevity, circularity and ethical production. The concept of “responsible design” drives this evolution, urging creators to consider a product's entire life cycle, from sourcing to disposal. Innovations like plant-based plastics, mycelium packaging and upcycled textiles demonstrate the way in which sustainability fosters creativity. By aligning design with environmental stewardship, material innovation not only produces groundbreaking objects, but also reshapes how we value and approach design itself.
• THE LEXUS INITIATIVE: “LIMINAL CYCLES”
■ In partnership with the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA…
