Material Match10-12 February 2015

Surface Design Show, London

Material Match

Surface Design Show 2015: Materials Council presents a world first Materials Speed Dating event, matching lonely designers with the material of their dreams.

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Eligible material singles vied to win affection and be taken home. From down-to-earth, natural types to the trendiest technologies able to light up any room with their personality. Did you find your perfect materials match?

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Read the dating profiles of our carefully selected, unattached materials below. Maybe they’re still available for a date…

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Hi there, my name is ARO Shingles from New York, USA

Occupation: Acoustic wallcovering

I’m a shingle hipster, made from 100% organic matted sheep’s mane

My personality: natural, laid-back and warm. I’m a good listener but very quiet

Check me out at: www.filzfelt.com
Ask me for a date: info@filzfelt.com

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Hi there, my name is Crag from Cornwall, UK

Occupation: Bespoke decorative surfaces

I’m inspired by nature and made from natural stones and materials

My personality: Unique, fun and outgoing with a unique style

Check me out at: www.stephanietudor.co.uk
Ask me for a date: info@stephanietudor.co.uk

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Hi there, my name is Jungle from Venray, Netherlands

Occupation: Feature wall cladding

I’m an exotic, hard wood. Well travelled, my roots are originally in Indonesia

My personality: Full of character, I’m looking for a fresh start in a new place

Check me out at: www.wonderwallstudios.com
Ask me for a date: info@wonderwallstudios.com

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Hi there, my name is Alchemy from Rugby, UK

Occupation: Bespoke creative paint finishes

I’m carefully painted and lacquered to keep me looking great and protect my soft skin

My personality: I love experimenting with colour, texture and pattern. I can be whatever you want

Check me out at: www.alchemyfinishes.com
Ask me for a date: sales@alchemyfinishes.com

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Hi there, my name is Arare from Hyogo, Japan

Occupation: Clay wall cladding

I’m smoking hot. Literally. I’m fired and smoked at 1100°C for four days

My personality: Though steeped in history, my unique lustre ensures I never go out of fashion

Check me out at: www.koyoseiga.co.jp
Ask me for a date: info@koyoseiga.co.jp

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Hi there, my name is Clayworks from Cornwall, UK

Occupation: Seamless clay wall finish

I’m perfectly sculpted by a true artiste. You can trust me to give you space to breathe

My personality: 100% natural and down to earth. There’s nothing fake about me

Check me out at: www.clay-works.com
Ask me for a date: info@clay-works.com

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Hi there, my name is Amberlight from London, UK

Occupation: Backlit faux onyx

I’m truly individual. Uniquely crafted by the hand of a plastic surgeon

My personality: beautiful but tough. Some call me fake… I’m just like nature, but better

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Hi there, my name is ALED Daylight from Vienna, Austria

Occupation: Self-illuminating glass

I’m a pioneer in my field; a window that shines come night or day

My personality: transparent and bright, when the sun goes down I light up any room

Check me out at: www.lightglass.net
Ask me for a date: sales@lightglass.net

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