The textile and fashion industry has had significant technological developments but is
currently criticised for its environmental and social impacts and for being a major contributor …

With the increasing global attention on sustainability, biocomposites have been touted as a
solution to deal with the issues of unsustainable raw material production, product …

This paper reviews the research ideas around consumer response to product design. From
the product side, we discuss the most significant design features preferred by average …

The haptic exploration and aesthetic processing of all kinds of materials' surfaces are part of
everyday life. In the present study, functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) was used to …

Using organic materials for interactive products has gained attention during the past few
years. Among them, mycelium, the vegetative part of the mushroom, is a promising material …

It is desirable to avoid or lessen moisture-related problems in building components exposed
to wind-driven rain via correct material design and/or choice. In some cases however–eg for …

Biobased composites, which are considered a sustainable alternative to plastics, are yet to
create a significant influence on product design and manufacturing. A key reason for this is …

The circular economy is a process through which elements that have already been used are
reincorporated and given a second use so that they can reduce the consumption of virgin …

As designing with recycled materials is becoming indispensable in the context of a circular
economy, we argue that understanding how recycled plastics are perceived by stakeholders …

Materials selection involves thousands of material types and evaluation parameters.
Considering multisensory experience for packaging materials selection is an important trend …