In the world of contemporary design, it’s no longer enough for materials to simply be—they must also perform. Over the past few years, a new wave of designers has emerged, pushing wood, textiles, and composites beyond their expected limits, with a mission to blur the line between what something is and what it appears to be. From wood that flows like silk to rigid panels that drape like cloth, these projects challenge our sensory assumptions and expand the expressive potential of materiality itself.
