About us
MatériO, an international network, was founded in 2000 by Quentin Hirsinger and Elodie Ternaux as an independent information and education center for innovative materials. There are several matériO branches worldwide –in Paris (headquarters), Prague, Seoul, and Geneva. Together they share and continuously expand their material expertise developing a comprehensive online database and displaying material samples in the showrooms.
The Prague branch of matériO (matériO Prague) opened on April 5th, 2011, by Happy Materials and has remained under HM management since then.
In addition to its services to members, MatériO Prague organizes exhibitions, seminars, and workshops on materials, their environmental impact, and circular economy principles. For more information about MatériO Prague’s services, see.
Tereza Anderlová
Manager of the matériO Prague project, event manager, guarantor of matériO cooperation with universities, and consultations. The webmaster of Material Times.
- Area of expertise: glass
- Field: design, art
Adam Havel
In charge of preparing seminars and workshops, research, and consultation.
(Photo: Petr Novotný for ASB magazine)
- Specialization: stone, concrete, 3D printing, environmental sustainability, environmentally friendly design, materials from secondary raw materials
- Field: architecture and interior design
Valérie Záhonová
In charge of cooperation with producers of materials, planning of seminars, research, and consultation. Writes for Material Times magazine.
- specialization: environmental sustainability, eco-design, materials from secondary raw materials
- Field: product design
Huy Pham
In charge of cooperation with producers of materials, planning of seminars, and consultations. Writes for Material Times magazine.
- Specialisation: surface treatment, eco-design
- Field: product design
Sára Drobíková
Cooperation with material manufacturers and preparation of seminars. Sara studies at UJEP – Art and Design Faculty, studio of Glass.
- Specialization: biodesign
- Field: product design
