Material Sciences Articles
Articles can be searched in the library databases. From the "Select a database" drop-down menu, start with these: Architecture, Fashion, and Interior Design. Use the subject heading "Material ConneXion" as a keyword search.
Material Trends: “Eunomia” Depicts a Bold Future of Design in Balance With Nature
Architizer Editors
Material Trends: How Gen Z Designers Are Smashing Conventions With “Creative Self Exploration"
Architizer Editors
Material ConneXion Library Has Over 7,500 Innovative Materials
by Dana Budds
Call Number: Call # NK1700.D84
Dwell has championed home design that improves people’s lives. They feature new ideas about what a home can and should be, offer expert advice for making your own space a better place to live, and provide a marketplace for the best-designed products available.
Material ConneXion Introduces Composites Around the World
by Ginger Gardiner
by Tracey Greenstein
Material ConneXion Materials Database
by Brenden McCarthy
This electronic resource review evaluates the MCX database. The review considers the MCX database’s authority, scope, record format, search, user interface, user experience, design, added features, support, and pricing. The MCX database was found to be an excellent resource, both for curated materiality content and for UX/UI and functionality.
Material ConneXion: The Global Resource of New and Innovative Materials for Architects, Artists and Designers and Transmaterial: A Catalogue of Materials that Redefine Our Physical Environment and Material Architecture: Emergent Materials for Innovative Buildings and Ecological Construction edited by George M. Beylerian, Andrew Dent, Anita Moryadas, Blaine Brownell and John Fernandez
by Franca Trubiano
Available Books
When doing a search in the TMU library catalogue use Material ConneXion (Firm) as the author's name.
The library has 5 books in the Material Matter book set from number three to number seven.
The call number range is from TS171.6.M37 2009 to TS171.6.M37 2013.
The following Material ConneXion books are also available in the TMU library:
Material ConneXion by Call Number: TA403.6 .B4568 2005ISBN: 9780471754039Publication Date: 2005-11-11From the largest global resource of new materials comes this innovative new book that connects materials to designers' needs. In each of the seven main sections, this highly illustrated book identifies key trends, looks to the future, and helps design professionals select materials with the most potential for their specific projects. By defining a material based on its base composition rather than current use, Material ConneXion allows a designer to fully understand the potential and limitations for a material while conceiving of its new application. Organized to follow the model of the Material ConneXion library, the book's chapters are organized on seven base compositions including: Metals, Glass, Ceramics, Polymers, Natural and naturally derived materials,Carbon-based materials, Cement-based materials. The book includes quotes from 54 leading designers, architects, artists and thinkers worldwide, including Wolfgang Joop, Karim Rashid, Peter Marino, Greg Lynn, Gaetano Pesce, and Philippe Starck, that reflect upon the role of materials in contemporary design and identify their favorite materials. Additionally, the book includes an important reference section with a bibliography, glossary of technical terms, and lists of trade show and professional publication web sites.
Material Innovation: Product Design by Call Number: TS171.4 .D46 2014ISBN: 9780500291290Publication Date: 2014-06-17This volume on product design presents carefully selected products that showcase the innovative use of a particular material. The authors focus on specific product categories that include grown materials, surface fortification, advanced composites, additive manufacturing media, recycled materials, and the integration of electricity. A wide range of products spanning from medical equipment to clothing are featured, along with six specially commissioned visual narratives by experts in the field. The materials employed in each project are cross-referenced to an extensive illustrated materials directory containing detailed information on almost 100 materials--from hemp and kelp to titanium and biocomposite glass fibers.
Packaging Design. by Call Number: TS195.4 .D47 2015ISBN: 9780500291979Publication Date: 2015-10-26Materials technology is the single most important agent of change in our entire designed landscape, from the buildings in which we live and work to the clothes we wear. This volume, the third in the series, features carefully selected packaging products that showcase the innovative use of a particular material. The book focuses on specific categories of packaging, functional forms, dispensing systems, advanced protection, interactive and mass craft. The coverage of the projects is extensive, from 'plantable' packaging that can be buried in soil, later to emerge as a plant, to bottle labels that react to music and bespoke, collectible jars of Marmite XO. Seven specially commissioned 'visual narratives' by experts in the field are included. The extensive illustrated materials directory contains detailed information on over 100 materials.
Other Material Libraries/Collections
There are other material collections that are available in Toronto and online. Entries may be out of date and the links may not work.
Please contact these other organizations about accessing their collections that are located in the Greater Toronto area.
The Collective Workspace - The Collective Workspace
"At The Collective, we are building a community of Designers, Architects and Builders to grow their business and their network. We offer shared office space for independent designers and architects in Toronto and Mississauga.
The Design Library is a space for designers to feel inspired, have access to samples, Product Knowledge Sessions, and order products."
The Toronto International Design Center - TIDC
"For design professionals, manufacturers, buyers and dealers, our trade-only design centre offer industry-best membership discounts for sourcing furniture, decor, building materials and more. Services include fabric resource centre and workroom, upholstery, and event space."
There are various events and showing in the GTA area. Please check for dates and times.
DesignTO - DesignTO
"DesignTO is best known for the non-profit DesignTO Festival, Canada's leading and largest annual design festival that celebrates design as a multidisciplinary form of creative thinking and making, with 100+ exhibitions and events forming Toronto's design week every January."
Interior Design Show - IDS
"... IDS is the platform to experience the importance of design firsthand, uncovering not just what's new and what's next, but taking part in the larger conversation around design."
Professional associations provide events, educational programs, and networking opportunities.
Interior Designers of Canada / Designers d'interieur du Canada - IDC
"Founded in 1972, Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) is the national advocacy association for the interior design profession."
"... have as members over 200 manufacturers and supplies who provide products and services for interior design projects and firms."
OCAD University has their Annual Graduate Exhibition that highlights graduates and their e-portfolios.
The students are from the faculties of Art, Arts and Science, Design, and Graduate Studies.
When on the OCAD U homepage, go to the "Galleries" tab and click on "Annual Graduate Exhibition".
These are online material and design databases from around the world:
Architecture & Design Scotland - UK - A & DS
Institute of Making - UK - Institute of Making
Material Lab - UK - Material Lab
Pantone Colours UK - Pantone
Unlock over 15,000 Pantone colours with digital data and communicate your vision to everyone in your workflow.
Finnish Textile & Fashion has this guide, "Textile Fiber Guide" in English : Textile Fiber Guide
Library Resources & Article Databases
Databases
Material Order
Powered by CollectionSpace (LYRASIS) and co-founded by Harvard University Graduate School of Design and Rhode Island School of Design, Material Order is the leading resource for design materials collections at academic and cultural institutions.
Research Guides
Scholarly and non-scholarly articles can be found by doing a search in the various databases.
The research guide, "Interior Design", has a listing of databases and other research sources.
Interior Design Research Guide
Videos and Streamed Films
The library has a number of video and streamed film databases with items about different materials.
For textiles, there is this series, "Get Into Textiles: Design, Manufacture, and Use in the 21st Century".
Material Connexion Youtube Channel
There is a Youtube channel which explores what Material ConneXion offers, as well as definitions of the library categories.