Dr. Andrew Dent, EVP of Materials Research at Material ConneXion and Chief Material Scientist at Material Bank, is known for his integrated approach to problem solving.
One of the world’s leading authorities on materials in design, Andrew has helped clients from start-ups and Fortune 500 companies take their products and spaces to the next level through innovative material selection and a unique cross-industry perspective.
Co-author of the Material Innovation book series published by Thames & Hudson, and a frequent speaker on sustainable material strategies at events such as TEDxGrandRapids and TEDNYC, Dr. Dent is ever ready to solve design problems with unexpected material solutions.
Case Study: A car wrapped in a superhero’s cape.
Former BMW Design Director Chris Bangle wanted to pursue his idea of a fabric-skinned car. He was seeking...
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Case Study: Spending money never felt so good. (Really.)
A global payment processing company came to Material ConneXion with a desire to broaden the reach of its...
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Case Study: Revolutionary ideas need revolutionary materials.
A wearable spatial computer start-up and multi-year partner of Material ConneXion, was seeking unique materials that could be...
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Case Study: Sports apparel packaging, meet sustainability.
A national sports apparel retailer wanted their retail packaging to mirror the circular economy outlook of their stores....
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Case Study: Old ideas don’t weigh us down.
Large global supplier of value-based furniture and home goods approached Material ConneXion with a desire to incorporate circular...
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Case Study: This non-stick surface really takes the heat.
A high-performance grill and cooking equipment brand needed to prevent food from sticking to pans and grilling surfaces...
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Case Study: There’s a reason this folio won an award.
Logitech was looking to marry design and technology to create a product that considered every aspect of how...
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Case Study: These lights take flexibility to a new level.
Artemide came to MCX looking to create an interactive light structure that allows users to customize the length,...
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Case Study: This bag might look red, but it’s really green.
Looking to drastically reduce its environmental footprint, PUMA needed expert advice on sustainable materials for the groundbreaking redesign...
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Case Study: Sounds like we’ve got a winner.
Ultimate Ears, a Logitech brand, was in search of materials to bring their new social speaker, the UE...
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