Matter and Shape, part one: Investigating Editions, New Cultural Landscapes and Olfactory Oral
About this episode
The episode recaps the design salon Matter and Shape, discussing new and archival works, cultural landscapes, and the design of scent.
Across a two-part series, we recap design salon Matter and Shape. We hear from three brands editing new and archival works, talk cross-cultural pollination with Villa Hegra and consider how we can design with scent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- design
- cultural landscapes
- scent
- cross-cultural pollination
- archival works
Keywords
- design salon
- Matter and Shape
- cultural landscapes
- scent design
- cross-cultural pollination
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Matter and Shape, Villa Hegra
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