neo-materialism and design

Neo-Materialism. “Over the last four decades we have witnessed dematerialisation in various fields: money became credit, brand names became more important than products, art became concept, and our lives moved, at least partially, online. We are now witnessing a growing interest in “thingness” (a term referring to objects that have physical presence, create an emotional response and have a connection to the place they were made). Artists, designers and consumers are seeking a more tangible appreciation of the world around them.” -WGSN So in layman’s terms, not necessarily a shift from digital design to real world objects but certainly a ‘look and feel’ that represents this. We will be seeing more ‘real-world’ design but digital design will also look more ‘realistic’. http://d5media.co.uk/design-trends/design-trends-keep-eye/