Material Matters Copenhagen

Material Matters Copenhagen Talks Programme
18-20 June | Talks Space, first floor, Gammel Dok, Christianshavn

Wednesday 18 June
3pm
Making Things in Common - the conversation
As Part of No.1 Common, an exhibition exploring the creative potential of overlooked and underused timber, this informal talk brought together the participating designers and partners for a conversation about shared values, material choices and collaborative making. Moderated by Grant Gibson.

Speakers included: Andu Masebo; Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng; Kia Utzon-Frank; and Daniel Schofield.

Wednesday 18 June
4pm
Form Follows Material - when circularity and local resources shape design
A panel discussion investivating Hydro’s R100 project, which asks a group of internationally renowned designers to create pieces from 100% post-consumer aluminium that has been sourced and produced within a 100-kilometre radius. Moderated by Tonje Madsen, former editor in chief of the design magazie Bo Bedre, and design manager in New Works. 

Speakers included: Daniel Rybakken; Keiji Takeuchi; and Erika Ahlqvist, Senior Vice President and head of People, Communication and Sustainability, Hydro Extrusions.

Thursday 19 June
12pm
Material Gains. How to find the right material for your project
In this panel discussion, Material Bank invited leading voices to discuss the art and intuition of material selection. From initial concept to final detail, the panel explored how designers navigate choice, and let materials shape their work. What makes a material the right choice? Is it beauty, performance, sustainability - or all three? Moderated by Grant Gibson.

Speakers included: Perspectives from both Interior design & Product design and Hani Hatami, Head of Member Community at Material Bank.

Thursday 19 June
3pm
Colour coding - what colour means and why it really matters
A discussion that looked at why colour is so important to the work and thinking of a handful of Material Matters’ exhibitors, as well as how it can affect our moods and shape our environments. Moderated by Grant Gibson.

Speakers included: Simon Hamilton, Yes Colours design director; Pia Wüstenberg, founder of Utopia & Utility; and Panos Sakkas, co-founder of The New Raw.

Friday 20 June
3pm
Lighting the way - when materials meet light
A panel discussion that looked at why so many companies are interested in pushing the boundaries of material possibilities in lighting design. Is it just a coincidence? Or is there a relationship between light and materials? Moderated by Grant Gibson.

Speakers included: Ana Bridgewater, founder of Abalon; Emer Gilllespie, founder and director of Spark & Bell; Bart Schilder, co-founder of Aifunghi; and Lars Løge, CEO of Kjaer + Loege.