The award recognizes materials juried into the company’s Materials Library within the past year that demonstrate outstanding technological innovation and the potential to make a significant contribution to the advancement of design, industry, society and economy.

Global materials consultancy Material ConneXion will premier
Bits 'n Pieces, an interactive traveling exhibition exploring the rapidly advancing technologies and new materials transforming the world of design, at its New York City headquarters at 60 Madison Avenue, from November 4 - December 4, 2009.
 

Material ConneXion, the leading global platform for material innovation and solutions, will celebrate the opening of its New York City headquarters with the first retrospective of work by seminal Americal designer Neal Small. Renowned for his pioneering use of materials such as Plexiglas and Lucite to create furniture, lighting, home accessories and even sculpture, Small's work is included in such prominent collections as The Museum of Modern Art, The Smithsonian Institution, and the Walker Art Center. Featuring several important loans from private collections, this retrospective presents a rare look at Small's most iconic designs from the '60's and '70's.