What’s your material IQ?

Your design is perfect, but a bad finish can ruin the whole experience.
Kenn Busch, a magazine editor with 20 years of experience in the furniture industry, has launched Material Intelligence — a resource featuring furniture and interior material options for architectural and interior design. According to Busch, the site uses designer-specific definitions and frequently asked questions about a range of materials, including HPL, TFM, 3-D laminates, engineered veneers and decorative metals. It’s also a vehicle for material suppliers to educate the ultimate end users on new products.
The site features an archive of real-life application stories on where specific materials have been used in various markets.
Unlike Wikipedia, this site isn’t updated by just anyone. Therefore, you won’t be bamboozled into believing Dustin Diamond is the brother of Beastie Boy Mike D. and embarrass yourself in front of all your friends. This site requires a login to add information and all suppliers must register.