The Design Philosophy of Returning to Material Thinking
Re:Materialize advocates for a material-driven approach in the early stages of design, emphasising a "materials-first" philosophy. Through aesthetic reinterpretation and innovative applications of materials, it encourages designers to explore the essence and potential of materials, promoting sustainable and creative material design practices.
The showcase, jointly initiated by Rong Design Library and Design Shanghai, will invite interdisciplinary artists, designers, and material producers to create works inspired by the 2025/26 Material Trend Report’s three core themes. Following its debut at Design Shanghai in June 2025, it will be featured at Design Shenzhen with two exhibitions: Re:Materialize Luxury Residential Aesthetics and Re:Materialize Consumer Technology Aesthetics.