Rapid A Fascinating Look At Smart Materials

This fascinating look at smart materials book highlights the impact that smart materials have on everyday life. The book highlights products such as kettles that change colour when they boil, garments that plug into MP3 players and batteries that report their condition, all of which are examples of new materials exhibiting smart materials.

• Designed by the Technology Enhancement Programme (TEP), as an introduction to Smart materials to an inspiring generation of new designers who are using them in disciplines ranging from fine art and jewellery to product design and engineering
• This publication has been designed to help inform, support and inspire those with an interest in the creative uses of Smart materials