100% Design (Part 2)

I'll continue reporting on the materials section of the show for the moment. I was really happy to see so many reused, recycled and sustainable products on the market. The great thing is that they don't always scream "eco." They are smart, and well thought out, and simply beautiful.

I fell in love with the products from a company called 3-Form. According to their website: 3 form is the leading manufacturer of award-winning, eco-friendly materials and architectural hardware solutions for the Architecture + Design industry.

Beyond their more natural looking panels, they have an offering called "hi res," which reproduces graphics on large sheets of EcoResin. You can achieve a stunning and dramatic look, especially if the panel can be back lit. Just gorgeous! Check out their portfolio here.

Below is an example of "hi res", along with some of my favorites from their Organics line including: bamboo rings, bear grass, birch grove, and ithemba (beads and wire). And a few from their Graphic line! The pictures are great, but I wish you could see them in person when the light filters through. It's unbelievable.