Neil Thomas on building with bamboo.

Neil Thomas on building with bamboo.

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Insulate Ukraine's Harry Blakiston Houston on PET and working in a warzone.

Welcome to the 150th episode of the Material Matters with Grant Gibson podcast. And to celebrate we have a very special guest. Harry Blakiston Houston is the founder of Insulate Ukraine. It goes without saying that, since Russia’s invasion, the nation has been literally shattered ...  Show more

Hella Jongerius on craft, industry and the power of imperfection

Can imperfection reshape modern industry? Hella Jongerius — one of the most influential designers of her generation, and one of the field's sharpest critical voices — joins Grant Gibson to discuss craft, colour, and her enduring fascination with the messy edges of mass production ...  Show more

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