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Providing the latest insight into the world of materials, to equip interior designers, architects, and creative professionals with knowledge and new ideas. The content is curated by the in-house team at Material Source in collaboration with innovators and industry experts from both leading and emerging brands.

Ceramicist, Steve Brown on carving in character, the importance of self belief, and The Great Pottery Throw Down.

Potter, Steve Brown: The Great Pottery Throw Down.

Artistic wooden vases crafted from Scottish ash, displayed prominently in a gallery setting, highlighting material intelligence.

Ash Rise celebrates material intelligence of ash.

Modern kitchen with green cabinetry, natural wood accents, and stylish decor, showcasing a connection to nature in design.

Russwood supports renovation of Woodsome Road.

Clearfell House, an innovative timber structure, nestled in a forested landscape showcasing underutilised British timber species.

British timber species used in Clearfell House.

Unique furniture made from transformed coffee bags, showcasing sustainable design by Vepa and Peeze with scattered coffee beans.

Vepa transforms would-be waste coffee bags.

Colorful biomaterial tray with unique marbled patterns, showcasing innovative low-carbon, waste-based design for sustainable products.

25 biomaterial and waste-based products for 2025.

Modern kitchen featuring cross-laminated timber and brick elements, highlighting sustainable design in Tree Courtyard House.

ao-ft uses CLT to craft Tree Courtyard House.

Stylish Solidwool chairs made from sustainable materials, showcasing modern design and durability for eco-friendly furniture.

Discover more about Solidwool.

Detailed close-up of a handcrafted wooden table showcasing intricate textures, merging traditional carpentry with modern design by Jan Hendzel.

Meet the maker: Jan Hendzel.

Wooden stool featuring human hair accents, highlighting innovative use of hair as a sustainable material in design.

Hair as a new material?

Ceramic vessels by Jo Woffinden casting intricate shadows, showcasing contemporary craft at the Harewood House Biennial.

Meet the maker: Ceramicist, Jo Woffinden.

Take back, backed up: Surface Matter.

Colorful ceramic tiles showcasing geometric patterns and vibrant enamel glazes crafted by artist Laura Lightbody.

Meet the maker: Laura Lightbody.

Eucalyptus CLT pavilion named The Armadillo illuminated at night, showcasing innovative design along the Thames waterfront.

UK's first external eucalyptus CLT pavilion.

Rameshwari Jonnalagadda holding a clay 3D printed structure designed for efficient building cooling, showcasing innovative architectural solutions.

Graduate spotlight: Rameshwari Jonnalagadda.

Modern kitchen design featuring poured pink concrete and Scottish Oak cabinetry, showcasing a stylish, curved countertop and warm wood accents.

Cool curves by Nicholas Denney Studio.

Bucharest ceramicist Sandra Berghianu poses in her studio surrounded by handmade pottery and art supplies.

Meet the maker: Ceramicist, Sandra Berghianu.

Plant in a teal Ocean Plastic pot made from recycled fishing nets, complemented by rustic decor elements.

Ocean Plastic Pots’ Orka.