Thomas.Matthews is a communication design studio founded in 1997 by Sophie Thomas and Kevin Matthews. The studio was established with the mission to integrate sustainability into design practices, creating impactful and environmentally responsible communication solutions. Thomas.Matthews' current mission focuses on promoting circular economy principles through innovative design, engaging stakeholders in sustainable practices, and reducing environmental impact. Core values include sustainability, innovation, and ethical design, with a purpose to redefine the relationship between design, materials, and the environment.
Location
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom.
Primary manufacturing/operations locations: Various locations based on project requirements.
The Circular Vision
Core circular economy principles: Designing out waste, using sustainable and recyclable materials, and creating communication solutions that promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices.
Key innovations: Development of projects like "The Great Recovery," which explored the impact of design on the circular economy, and the creation of the "Circular Economy Train" game to engage audiences in circular economy concepts.
Prioritization of local sourcing and closed-loop supply chains: Emphasis on using locally sourced, sustainable materials and production methods to minimize environmental impact and support local economies.
Pioneering Solutions
Flagship projects: "The Great Recovery" (a four-year project scrutinizing the impact of design on the circular economy), "Circular Economy Train" (an engaging game to promote circular economy concepts), and various environmental graphics and wayfinding projects that incorporate sustainable design principles.
Unique value propositions: High-quality, innovative communication design solutions that prioritize circularity, material reuse, and environmental responsibility. Thomas.Matthews' work is known for its ability to create impactful, thought-provoking designs that connect with diverse audiences while promoting sustainability.
The Regenerative Future
R&D focus areas: Advancing sustainable communication design techniques, exploring new applications for recycled and upcycled materials, and developing solutions that further reduce waste and energy consumption in design and production processes.
Ambitious goals: To lead the communication design industry in sustainable practices, create zero-waste design solutions, and inspire a shift towards a regenerative approach to design and environmental stewardship.
Fact Sheet
Commercial Availability: Design services and products available through direct collaborations, exhibitions, and select clients.
Circularity Rating: 5/5 (Strong focus on integrating circular economy principles in design and production).
Cost Rating: 4/5 (Competitive with high-end design services, with significant value in sustainability and innovation).
Material Passport: Detailed material traceability and use of sustainable and recyclable materials.
Carbon Performance: Focus on reducing carbon footprint through the use of sustainable materials and local production. Committed to minimizing environmental impact through efficient design and production processes.
Key Takeaway
Thomas.Matthews transforms the communication design industry through innovative, sustainable solutions that prioritize circular economy principles, setting a benchmark for environmental responsibility and impactful design in contemporary communication.
Explore Further
Thomas.Matthews website: https://www.thomasmatthews.com
Example project: The Great Recovery
Thomas.Matthews is a communication design studio founded in 1997 by Sophie Thomas and Kevin Matthews. The studio was established with the mission to integrate sustainability into design practices, creating impactful and environmentally responsible communication solutions. Thomas.Matthews' current mission focuses on promoting circular economy principles through innovative design, engaging stakeholders in sustainable practices, and reducing environmental impact. Core values include sustainability, innovation, and ethical design, with a purpose to redefine the relationship between design, materials, and the environment.
Location
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom.
Primary manufacturing/operations locations: Various locations based on project requirements.
The Circular Vision
Core circular economy principles: Designing out waste, using sustainable and recyclable materials, and creating communication solutions that promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices.
Key innovations: Development of projects like "The Great Recovery," which explored the impact of design on the circular economy, and the creation of the "Circular Economy Train" game to engage audiences in circular economy concepts.
Prioritization of local sourcing and closed-loop supply chains: Emphasis on using locally sourced, sustainable materials and production methods to minimize environmental impact and support local economies.
Pioneering Solutions
Flagship projects: "The Great Recovery" (a four-year project scrutinizing the impact of design on the circular economy), "Circular Economy Train" (an engaging game to promote circular economy concepts), and various environmental graphics and wayfinding projects that incorporate sustainable design principles.
Unique value propositions: High-quality, innovative communication design solutions that prioritize circularity, material reuse, and environmental responsibility. Thomas.Matthews' work is known for its ability to create impactful, thought-provoking designs that connect with diverse audiences while promoting sustainability.
The Regenerative Future
R&D focus areas: Advancing sustainable communication design techniques, exploring new applications for recycled and upcycled materials, and developing solutions that further reduce waste and energy consumption in design and production processes.
Ambitious goals: To lead the communication design industry in sustainable practices, create zero-waste design solutions, and inspire a shift towards a regenerative approach to design and environmental stewardship.
Fact Sheet
Commercial Availability: Design services and products available through direct collaborations, exhibitions, and select clients.
Circularity Rating: 5/5 (Strong focus on integrating circular economy principles in design and production).
Cost Rating: 4/5 (Competitive with high-end design services, with significant value in sustainability and innovation).
Material Passport: Detailed material traceability and use of sustainable and recyclable materials.
Carbon Performance: Focus on reducing carbon footprint through the use of sustainable materials and local production. Committed to minimizing environmental impact through efficient design and production processes.
Key Takeaway
Thomas.Matthews transforms the communication design industry through innovative, sustainable solutions that prioritize circular economy principles, setting a benchmark for environmental responsibility and impactful design in contemporary communication.
Explore Further
Thomas.Matthews website: https://www.thomasmatthews.com
Example project: The Great Recovery
