the brands of 2023

In 2023, Material Matters will showcase a curated mix of exhibitors to celebrate the importance of materials and their ability to shape our lives. The selection included global brands, makers, designers, manufacturers, and artists working in materials that ranged from recycled aluminium, clay, wood and glass to orange peel, roots and sugar.


Bert Frank

  • ROOM 9



Our headline sponsor Bert Frank is an award-winning British lighting brand founded in 2013 by designer, Robbie Llewellyn and manufacturing specialist, Adam Yeats. They share a passion for life-enhancing design and a deep respect for the heritage of British engineering.

Crafted to perfection in Birmingham and made exclusively in the UK, each product is made by combining traditional manufacturing methods with cutting-edge technology and the highest-quality materials. Drawing influence from industrial hallmarks, art deco forms and mid-century design sensibilities, Bert Frank honours the legacy of British design by creating expressive lighting designs of enduring quality, built to last a lifetime.

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