References

Research

Research of suitable materials for Sorbas, a German shoe manufacturer, to find a vegan alternative to real leather.
For Sacsky, a start-up, we searched materials suitable for the production of reusable bin bags.
The subject matter is subject to an NDA.
For the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Brno Technical University (VUT), we researched projects of large-format 3D printing by extrusion and respective materials.
We helped White Sage, a fashion brand, find local producers of linen as well as hemp fibers and fabrics.
For Frusack, a manufacturer of reusable food bags, we searched for a weaving mill that can weave from a highly thin PLA-based fiber to produce an extremely lightweight fabric that is an alternative to disposable plastic bags.
For Jiří Pelcl, a designer, we researched a source of quality outdoor materials suitable for making seat cushions for his Egoé garden furniture collection.
The subject matter is subject to an NDA.
Research on materials suitable for promotional items.

Education

At the Ladislav Sutnar Department of Design and Art, we delivered a series of seminars on innovative materials, inspiring case studies, and environmental sustainability in product and fashion design.
We delivered several training blocs to students of the Industrial Design Studio at Tomas Bata University in Zlín on innovative materials, sustainability, and circular design. The training also included an excursion to the MatériO' Prague showroom.
We delivered a series of lectures for the Academy of Fine Arts (Prague, CR) students targeting innovative materials and current trends in materials.
Students of the Stage Design Studio visited our MatériO Prague showroom and attended a series of inspirational lectures on innovative materials.
We delivered an intensive five-day professional training module of lectures and workshops for Preciosa a.s. in which we instructed the company's employees about material and technology innovations and environmental sustainability.
We introduced Rizlly, s.r.o. employees to new and accessible materials across various material groups.
For CzechTrade, an agency promoting Czech trade, we developed a module of expert seminars focusing on the principles of circular economy and sustainable design with the aim to motivate Czech companies and designers to change their attitude to products and their production.
Sustainability workshop for L'Oréal employees from the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.

Cooperation

Clients

We organized

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Sketch the Change 2019 – an international conference

Are you interested in designing sustainable products and knowing what it means circular design? Why should economists, designers and politicians work together? What are the key challenges facing the fashion industry and how can we deal with them?

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Design Blok 2016: Material Dialogue - exhibition + Master class

Material Dialogue brought together young creators of innovative materials from the Netherlands and the Czech Republic to share their knowledge, experience, and ideas.

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Generative design - from cauliflower to agent systems – a seminar

A seminar on practical experience with generative design and digital forms of design.

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