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Niklas Bildstein Zaar. Photo: Herman Skjølsvik/Hydro

Design thinking
From waste to wonder: rethinking materials through aluminium
By Niklas Bildstein Zaar, Editorial contributor Jul 28, 2025
Material properties
How AI is changing the geometry of aluminium extrusions
By Anders Nesse, Hydro Jun 26, 2025
Design thinking
Come see us at Milan Design Week 2025
By Asle Forsbak, Hydro Mar 11, 2025
Design thinking
Why we are going completely local for Milan Design Week 2025
By Asle Forsbak, Hydro Mar 10, 2025
Design thinking
How working with aluminium has helped me grow as a designer
By John Tree, Editorial contributor Dec 19, 2024
Design thinking
How aluminium led me to rethink my approach to design
By Max Lamb, Editorial contributor Nov 13, 2024
Sustainable design
How aluminium forms the basis of the world’s first recyclable yacht
By Nienke van ’t Klooster and Igor Kluin , Editorial contributor Sep 27, 2024
The aluminium profiles of Max Lamb's Prove lamp

Design thinking
Why we’re taking the 100R exhibition to London
By Asle Forsbak, Hydro Sep 11, 2024
Sustainable design
How we calculated the carbon footprint of near-zero aluminium used in Milan
By Rémi Julio, Editorial contributor Sep 05, 2024
Design thinking
How we conceived the first universally accessible floating sauna in Oslo with recycled aluminium
By Jens Richter, Editorial contributor Jun 24, 2024
The CC50 collection from Akuart

Design thinking
How aluminium helped us create an acoustic panel that doesn’t compromise on aesthetics
By Steffen Spangmose, Editorial contributor Jun 18, 2024
Photos by Einar Aslaksen

Sustainable design
How seven designers turned scrap into treasure in Milan
By Asle Forsbak, Hydro Apr 15, 2024
Design thinking
Why world-class designers are using near-zero aluminium at Milan Design Week
By Asle Forsbak, Hydro Mar 21, 2024
Studio ThusThat has created a range of tableware and tiles made from bauxite residue.

Material science
We are using bauxite residue to turn waste into aesthetic value
By Kevin Rouff, Editorial contributor Mar 06, 2024
Studio ThusThat uses aluminium waste to communicate compelling stories about the material

Material properties
How we are communicating compelling stories with aluminium waste
By Kevin Rouff, Editorial contributor Feb 13, 2024
Design thinking
How dialogue and design have shaped aluminium into a symbol for peace
By Marius Myking, Editorial contributor Jan 29, 2024
Ikea Delaktig sofa with parts in aluminium, design Tom Dixon

Manufacturing
Adapting aluminium to add functions you do not see in IKEA DELAKTIG
By Mats Sixtensson, Hydro Jan 05, 2024
Aluminium played a transformative role in the design of the iconic circular Luminaire Ambitus, by Zumtobel.

Design thinking
How experimenting with aluminium helps me realize my dreams and designs
By Yorgo Lykouria, Editorial contributor Oct 26, 2023
Oyster Tempo is a vacuum-insulated food and drink cooler that utilizes several of aluminium's key properties.

Material properties
How we use the thermal properties of aluminium to create an innovative cooler
By Ian Sandmæl, Editorial contributor Sep 28, 2023
Albore Design's "Drum" at London Design Festival 2023

Design thinking
Five inspiring aluminium designs we saw at London Design Festival
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Sep 26, 2023
The MAST monitor arm in aluminium, designed by Carl Gustav Magnusson for Teknion.

Material properties
Why aluminium is a material that designers like me cannot live without
By Carl Gustav Magnusson, Editorial contributor Aug 07, 2023
Manufacturing
Understanding adhesives for durable bonding in industrial design
By Martin Schön, Hydro Jul 06, 2023
Sustainable design
How extrusion design is helping me close the loop with Loop
By John Tree, Editorial contributor May 11, 2023
Sustainable design
How the love of Italian cuisine influenced a timeless aluminium bench
By Lars Beller Fjetland, Editorial contributor Mar 16, 2023
Manufacturing
Consider tolerances when designing a product with extruded aluminium
By Antonio Segatori, Hydro Jan 24, 2023
Expert thoughts
A functional surface has specific properties
By Marc-Steffen Hinderer, Hydro Dec 02, 2022
Sustainable design
Adding anodizing technology and aluminium to the imagination of Tom Dixon
By Marc-Steffen Hinderer, Hydro Nov 09, 2022
Material properties
What you should know about powder coating aluminium
By Marc-Steffen Hinderer, Hydro Nov 09, 2022
Material properties
A quick guide to the machinability of aluminium alloys
By Freddy Leijon, Editorial contributor Sep 19, 2022
Sustainable design
How to design better bicycle racks and e-bike charging stations
By Christoph Breuer, Editorial contributor Jul 08, 2022
Material science
How designers using permanent materials like aluminium contribute to the circular economy
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro Mar 18, 2022
Expert thoughts
How friction stir welding makes liquid cooling a strong alternative to air cooling
By Mikael Marekovic, Editorial contributor Feb 04, 2022
Material properties
Why corrosion resistance matters for the adhesive bonding of aluminium
By Edward Cole, Hydro Dec 03, 2021
Design thinking
Six questions for an effective snap-fit joint
By Friedhelm Kelleter, Hydro Sep 01, 2021
©Dan Dryer A/S

Design thinking
Product design with extruded aluminium
By Hugo Dines Schmidt, Editorial contributor Aug 07, 2021
Manufacturing
Know the differences between friction welding techniques
By Wojciech Osikowicz, Hydro Aug 06, 2021
Design thinking
How unexpected collaboration, and a pandemic, helped shape an e-vehicle for urban transport
By Hilde H. Kallevig, Hydro Jun 22, 2021
Sustainable design
Three steps toward designing and producing for a circular economy
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro Jun 08, 2021
Design thinking
How bringing different stakeholders together can bring a creative idea to market
By Koen Burgers, Editorial contributor Apr 26, 2021
Extrusion quick guide for designing with aluminium ©Tony Hall

Design thinking
Extrusion quick guide for designing with aluminium
By Jonas Bjuhr, Hydro Mar 15, 2021
Material properties
How do you know the actual CO2 footprint of your recycled aluminium?
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro Mar 12, 2021
Material properties
What you should know about anodizing
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Editorial contributor Feb 24, 2021
Material properties
A guide to material selection in sustainable product design
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro Feb 08, 2021
Material properties
Here are the best aluminium alloys for bending
By Freddy Leijon, Editorial contributor Jan 30, 2021
Sustainable design
How photovoltaics can be integrated into the façade
By Patrick Lahbib, Editorial contributor Nov 30, 2020
Material properties
How to choose the right aluminium alloy
By Christer Jönsson, Hydro Nov 29, 2020
Material properties
Why you should use aluminium in icy waters
By Stanislaw Zajac, Editorial contributor Nov 26, 2020
Manufacturing
What you need to know about hard anodizing
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Editorial contributor Nov 25, 2020
Ikea Delaktig sofa with parts in aluminium, design Tom Dixon

Design thinking
Why Tom Dixon and IKEA got together for DELAKTIG
By Tom Dixon, Editorial contributor Nov 23, 2020
Material properties
A more durable HVAC unit
By Kevin Reilly, Editorial contributor Nov 19, 2020
Sustainable design
Improving sustainable product design with aluminium
By Sara Mellone, Editorial contributor Nov 15, 2020
Design thinking
How material advances are changing vehicle engineering
By Barnaby Struthers, Editorial contributor Nov 10, 2020
Material science
Preventing crevice corrosion of aluminium
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Editorial contributor Oct 20, 2020
Manufacturing
How to design curved aluminium profiles
By Yon van den Oever, Hydro Oct 15, 2020
Manufacturing
Why aluminium is the right material for external car parts
By Tomas Johansson, Hydro Oct 13, 2020
Manufacturing
How you as a designer can influence costs
By Martin Petersen, Hydro Oct 10, 2020
Material science
Adhesive bonding in multi-material concepts
By Martin Schön, Hydro Oct 05, 2020
Sustainable design
Design for recycling
By Susanne Rothstein, Hydro Sep 07, 2020
The Library of Birmingham has a brilliant aluminium facade

Design thinking
Architectural facade trends – metal mesh
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Sep 02, 2020
Sustainable design
Why sustainability also depends on good design
By Hugo Dines Schmidt, Editorial contributor Aug 23, 2020
Sustainable design
With IKEA, a new way of manufacturing furniture with aluminium
By Henrik Stark, Hydro Aug 22, 2020
Manufacturing
Production tips for designers
By Peter Hedman, Hydro Aug 14, 2020
Craig Gaulzetti is a designer and builder of custom-built racing bicycles. ©Joel Laino

Design thinking
No limits to bicycle design with aluminium
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Aug 08, 2020
Sustainable design
How the aluminium industry can work with carmakers to make better vehicles
By Dr Mark White, Editorial contributor Aug 02, 2020
Sustainable design
Comparing aluminium lightweight design with steel design in life-cycle analysis of passenger vehicles
By Stig Tjøtta, Hydro Jul 15, 2020
Sustainable design
Material substitution to secure the competitive advantage of your products
By Rafael Fuertes, Hydro Jul 13, 2020
Manufacturing
Seven ways to trim costs through design
By Rik Mertens, Editorial contributor Jul 07, 2020
Design thinking
Design it in aluminium
By Dag Holmgren, Editorial contributor Jul 06, 2020
Manufacturing
Smart design can reduce risk of surface flaws
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jul 03, 2020
Expert thoughts
Innovative aluminium product applications for the 'social distancing society'
By Yon van den Oever, Hydro Jul 03, 2020
Sustainable design
Future-proof your building with aluminium
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jun 30, 2020
©Neal Feay Company

Design thinking
Anodized aluminium for designer facades
By Alex Rasmussen, Editorial contributor Jun 11, 2020
Material science
A quick guide to understanding aluminium temper designations
By Susanne Koch, Hydro Jun 09, 2020
Material properties
Three things to know about aluminium in cars
By Jonas Bjuhr, Hydro Jun 03, 2020
Material properties
Why aluminium in cars is common sense
By Barnaby Struthers, Editorial contributor Jun 01, 2020
Sustainable design
Recycled car parts for sustainable building design
By Shapes editorial, Hydro May 26, 2020
Konstantin Grcic ©Maurizio Camagna, Shapes

Design thinking
Making the material shine
By Shapes editorial, Hydro May 13, 2020
Material properties
Understanding the definitions and differences in recycled aluminium
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro May 08, 2020
Friction stir welding

Design thinking
Friction stir welding – increasing design freedom and cutting costs
By Wojciech Osikowicz, Hydro May 04, 2020
Manufacturing
Simplify and streamline your manufacturing processes
By Vincenzo Messina, Editorial contributor May 01, 2020
Design thinking
Slim design, strong shelves
By Joep Melis, Editorial contributor Apr 27, 2020
Expert thoughts
How aluminium facades can have exterior cladding in different materials
By Frank Føleide, Hydro Apr 22, 2020
Expert thoughts
How to use wood as a visible exterior material in a unitized element facade
By Frank Føleide, Hydro Apr 22, 2020
Design thinking
Consider decoration early in design stage
By Håkan Lindor, Editorial contributor Apr 09, 2020
Modern vehicles are adding weight - weight that needs to be offset through the use of lighter materials, like aluminium.

Design thinking
How electrification is changing vehicle design
By Mike Tozier, Hydro Apr 04, 2020
Manufacturing
Product and process simulations can reduce development time and costs
By Martin Schön, Hydro Mar 03, 2020
Design thinking
Aluminium design for e-car battery frames
By Jonas Bjuhr, Hydro Feb 27, 2020
Vestre replaced cast iron with aluminium in its new bench.

Design thinking
How to create a modern twist on a classic design using aluminium profiles?
By Allan Hagerup, Editorial contributor Feb 04, 2020
Material properties
Why structural projects need ductile metals like aluminium
By Freddy Leijon, Editorial contributor Jan 24, 2020
Material properties
How metallurgical structure affects machinability
By Al Wills, Hydro Jan 03, 2020
Manufacturing
How the finite element method can save time and costs with your aluminium design
By Patrick Lahbib, Editorial contributor Jan 03, 2020
Manufacturing
Reduce costs with aluminium prototypes
By Kevin Matson, Editorial contributor Jan 03, 2020
Sustainable design
Ten rules for sustainable product development
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro Jan 03, 2020
Sustainable design
5 building system trends
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Dec 08, 2019
Sustainable design
We proved that the future of mobility is electric
By Maartje Verhoek, Editorial contributor Nov 28, 2019
©Photo courtesy of MYS

Design thinking
Extruded shelving systems by Michael Young
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Oct 08, 2019
Material properties
Clever use of aluminium keeps seat dry in wet weather
By Charlotte Coates, Editorial contributor Sep 12, 2019
Artists enjoy being creative with aluminium. ©iStock

Design thinking
Artists crazy about aluminium
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jul 11, 2019
Design thinking
Aluminium wallpaper by Jean Nouvel and Neal Feay
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jul 09, 2019
Design thinking
Textured 3D metal wallpaper
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jun 21, 2019
The Blue Planet ©Nils Bergendal, Shapes

Design thinking
A search for the right material
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jun 09, 2019
Bess Kristoffersen in her studio ©Alastair Philip Wiper

Design thinking
The metal's innermost self
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jun 04, 2019