Material Match10-12 February 2015
Surface Design Show, London
Surface Design Show 2015: Materials Council presents a world first Materials Speed Dating event, matching lonely designers with the material of their dreams.
Eligible material singles vied to win affection and be taken home. From down-to-earth, natural types to the trendiest technologies able to light up any room with their personality. Did you find your perfect materials match?
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Read the dating profiles of our carefully selected, unattached materials below. Maybe they’re still available for a date…
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 Hi there, my name is ARO Shingles from New York, USA Occupation: Acoustic wallcovering I’m a shingle hipster, made from 100% organic matted sheep’s mane My personality: natural, laid-back and warm. I’m a good listener but very quiet |
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 Hi there, my name is Crag from Cornwall, UK Occupation: Bespoke decorative surfaces I’m inspired by nature and made from natural stones and materials My personality: Unique, fun and outgoing with a unique style |
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 Hi there, my name is Jungle from Venray, Netherlands Occupation: Feature wall cladding I’m an exotic, hard wood. Well travelled, my roots are originally in Indonesia My personality: Full of character, I’m looking for a fresh start in a new place |
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 Hi there, my name is Alchemy from Rugby, UK Occupation: Bespoke creative paint finishes I’m carefully painted and lacquered to keep me looking great and protect my soft skin My personality: I love experimenting with colour, texture and pattern. I can be whatever you want |
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 Hi there, my name is Arare from Hyogo, Japan Occupation: Clay wall cladding I’m smoking hot. Literally. I’m fired and smoked at 1100°C for four days My personality: Though steeped in history, my unique lustre ensures I never go out of fashion |
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 Hi there, my name is Clayworks from Cornwall, UK Occupation: Seamless clay wall finish I’m perfectly sculpted by a true artiste. You can trust me to give you space to breathe My personality: 100% natural and down to earth. There’s nothing fake about me |
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 Hi there, my name is Amberlight from London, UK Occupation: Backlit faux onyx I’m truly individual. Uniquely crafted by the hand of a plastic surgeon My personality: beautiful but tough. Some call me fake… I’m just like nature, but better |
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 Hi there, my name is ALED Daylight from Vienna, Austria Occupation: Self-illuminating glass I’m a pioneer in my field; a window that shines come night or day My personality: transparent and bright, when the sun goes down I light up any room |
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