Tocco Report: BIODESIGN 2024

Early Signals of What's Next

The world’s biggest design fair - Milan Design Week 2024 - rolled out the green carpet under the theme "Materia Natura", challenging designers to wrestle with the elements of matter and nature.

That was the initial pitch. Yet, the event ended up parading more materialism than “Materia” or “Natura.” Sticking to the theme is never an easy task (Exhibit A: the recent Met Gala 2024's "The Garden of Time" and its nod to sustainability).

Despite this, some brands managed to keep their compass pointed towards the theme "Materia Natura". They embraced the true North of non-greenwashing, focusing on natural and low-impact materials.

In this Biodesign 2024 Report, we delve into the innovators who successfully married materia with natura, spotlighting the rebels reshaping our material world.

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Overview

1. New Materials to watch: Monomaterial Plastic, Wood - back into the spotlight, Hemp - growing in popularity, Mycelium - the coolest kid in the block

2. New tech and fabrication techniques: New, Cleaner Materials for 3D Printing; Developments in Materials' chemical composition; CNC and Laser Cutting for Wood Usage Optimisation; Pottery Casting Optimisation; Composites and Clusters; Materials with Memory

3. Unexpected Collaborations: Material meets Object, Technique Meets Machine, Innovator Meets Designers

4. Color Trend Fall/Winter 2024-2025 Report - bonus to download

Materials in focus

Explore the innovative materials shaping the future

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Explore the evolving landscape of biodegradable materials with a focus on biodegradable plastics.

Biodegradable

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Discover the benefits and challenges of recycled materials, as well as insights into how recycling transforms waste into valuable resources.

Recycled

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Introducing bamboo as an interesting alternative material. Learn about bamboo's incredible growth, and processing into textiles, paper, and construction materials.

Bamboo

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Get into the world of mycelium, and discover its applications and the potential it holds for revolutionizing packaging and product design.

Mycelium

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Discover the intricate world of silk, its rich history, production processes, and its ethical alternatives.

Silk

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What's inside?

3D Printing's Evolution: Once celebrated for unlocking creative freedom, the focus now shifts to materials like Nik Lee’s biodegradable organic waste, aligning with circular and regenerative design goals.

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