I’m almost done with my Interior Design certificate program at Parsons. This semester I’m taking “Materialogy” where we’re learning about materials like ceramics, glass, etc and how they are applied to build the things we see today.

Students are expected to create a ‘Limited Edition’ stool made out of materials of our choosing. I have a few ideas in mind but don’t know if I can make them a reality given that I don’t own the tools or have a workshop. I’ll post some ideas soon . . .

We’ve already taken a trip to Material ConneXion to see some of the newest materials around. Check out their current issue of MATTER. In this ‘packaging issue’ I learned about the Closed Loop Recycling plant that sorts and recycles bottles used by companies like Marks and Spencer.

(image via Closed Loop Recycling)