Material and Immaterial

The search for solutions aimed at improving everyday well-being has driven the development of innovative materials and technologies designed to stimulate creativity and support the design world in its pursuit of cutting-edge technological and aesthetic solutions.

The discussion features:

• Alex Terzariol, Industrial Designer, MM Design

Between Matter and Light: A visual narrative of a project that combines outstanding technological performance with a strong aesthetic impact through the interaction between technology and visual perception.

• Manwen Li, Director, Material Bank

The Digital Transformation of Materials: From 3D to AI. A broad look at how digitization, 3D technology, and artificial intelligence are collectively reshaping how materials are created, presented, and specified — and what it means for manufacturers navigating this shift.

• Anastasia Folak, Strategy & Commercial Intelligence Manager, Saueressig

Turning Material DNA into Industrial Surface Design: MIMIC empowers the development of ceramic surfaces by transforming real material references into new, authentic design variations. This enables faster collection building, more efficient variant testing, and a more focused, controlled design process.