Materials are the single most important element underpinning all that is most innovative in 21st-century architecture, interior, product, industrial and fashion design. The profusely illustrated Material ConneXion identifies the key trends in this fast-moving area, giving the reader a full understanding of materials' potential and applications. The `X' in ConneXion is the perfect symbolic crossroads: this is a book that connects materials to designers, for whom it will be an essential read.