Environmental graphic design and experiential graphic design are visual communications manifested in the physical, material world. Naturally, then, materials are the DNA of the environments and experiences that result. Materiality establishes the tone and nature of their visual vocabulary.
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Materials Articles
Sustainability, Stats, Students—A Fantastic "Waste of Space"
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“Waste of Space” was a hands-on collaborative exhibition created by Visual Communication Design, Industrial Design and Interaction Design Seniors at the University of Washington (Seattle).
By Kristine Matthews
 Fabrication Story: Massive Marble Touch Table |
 Building a Blaze—Museum at Prairiefire |
Thoughts and Opinions
Deconstructing Technology as a Building Material—Digital Display Basics
Traditional designers are accustomed to using materials like fabric, wood, metal, and glass to create interiors that bring buildings to life and convey narratives. Of late, however, technology has established itself as an essential component of any space, and it must be considered as necessary as any other building material.
 A Studio Visit—Inspired Surface Imaging at Designtex |
Explore SEGD Award Winners
 Allen Institute for Brain Science |
 Rabobank Sydney Headquarters |
 Jinyi Cinemas Guangzhou Haizhucheng IMAX |
 Google Wayfinding |
SEGD Talks - Materials videos
 Wendy Fok - The 21st Century Maker |
Materials EGD Firms
The Buzz: Materials Web Links
SEGD Materials Podcasts
The ideal way to learn from your desk. These courses consist of podcast recordings of webinar and workshop materials delivered by the top professionals in EGD in the SEGD community.
$10 for individual Podcasts and $30 for the Podcast collections (best value) for members. Click for content details.
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Materials News
Designtex Launches Collection of Wellness Upholstery
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Designtex announces official launch of Designtex Celliant upholstery. Designed in collaboration with Hologenix, the inventor of Celliant®, this collection has been clinically proven to harness and recycle a person's energy, revitalizing and improving wellbeing.
Green Dot Sign Named “Most Innovative” Exhibitor at 2019 Greenbuild
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At the Greenbuild International Conference & EXPO in Atlanta, GA Green Dot Sign® received the "Most Innovative—2019 Green Exhibitor" Award. This vendor award acknowledges efforts taken to develop new and impactful office sign offerings.
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