{"id":1450,"date":"2025-05-16T11:18:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T11:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/giuliafrizzi.me\/?p=1450"},"modified":"2025-06-21T19:16:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T19:16:13","slug":"discovering-matek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/giuliafrizzi.me\/?p=1450","title":{"rendered":"Discovering Matek"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the <strong>Trends &amp; Traditions<\/strong> fair here in Copenhagen \u2014 a vibrant gathering that never fails to spark inspiration and showcase the future of design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Among the many fascinating encounters I had, one stood out in particular: my discovery of <strong>Matek<\/strong>, a sustainable material developed by the Danish design studio <strong>Mater<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"480\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 854 \/ 480;\" width=\"854\" autoplay controls muted src=\"https:\/\/giuliafrizzi.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mater-.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Matek isn\u2019t just another eco-friendly material \u2014 it\u2019s a tangible example of how thoughtful innovation can turn waste into beauty. Developed as part of Mater\u2019s ongoing commitment to circular design, Matek is created from a unique blend of industrial plastic waste and fiber-based waste such as coffee bean shells or sawdust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>The result?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>durable<\/strong>, <strong>versatile<\/strong> material that can be molded into beautifully crafted furniture and design pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What impressed me most<\/strong> about Mater\u2019s approach is <strong>how seamlessly sustainability is integrated into their design philosophy.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than treating it as a trend or afterthought, it\u2019s embedded into <strong>every stage of their process <\/strong>\u2014 <strong>from sourcing<\/strong> discarded materials <strong>to rethinking<\/strong> traditional production methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6add57b203a13&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6add57b2160df&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6add57b2160df\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"1481\" src=\"https:\/\/giuliafrizzi.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1236-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giuliafrizzi.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1236-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giuliafrizzi.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1236-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/giuliafrizzi.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1236-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/giuliafrizzi.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1236-2-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/giuliafrizzi.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1236-2.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">At their stand, I had the chance to see some of their latest designs made with Matek, and I was struck not only by their aesthetics but also by the<strong> story behind each object<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In a world where the design industry is being challenged to rethink its impact, Mater\u2019s Matek is a hopeful glimpse into what\u2019s possible <strong>when innovation meets responsibility<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>It\u2019s more than just a material \u2014 it\u2019s a mindset.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re passionate about sustainable design or simply curious about the next wave of eco-conscious materials, keep an eye on what Mater is doing. I certainly will be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/materdesign.com\/pages\/sustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\"><br><em>Video: \u00a9 Mater<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Trends &amp; Traditions fair here in Copenhagen \u2014 a vibrant gathering that never fails to spark inspiration and showcase the future of design. 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