New element for inspiring designers at NW Materials Show

19/01/2018
In honour of its 25th anniversary, the semi-annual NW Materials Show will include an area dedicated to inspiring designers for the first time at its February 2018 edition, which takes place in Portland on February 7 and 8.

Organiser, American Events, said this new element, called the Materials and Apparel Design Experience (MADE), will have “bold visuals” and will give visitors an opportunity “to touch and feel exciting new products”.

MADE will showcase bold fabrics and prints from exhibitors like Laundry Studio as well as textiles digitally printed by KinStitch. Apparel design service providers will offer on-site consultations, including Portland Apparel Lab (PAL) and Creative Capital Design. Makers and creatives of all varieties will also be able to enjoy 3D scanning, print and sculpture work from Form.

There will also be a presentation by influential trend consulting agency, Peclers Paris, exploring socio-cultural trends and creative concepts that will influence design for the next three-to-five years.