About Us
The Budapest Design Material Library opened in collaboration between the Hungarian Fashion and Design Agency and Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design in Budapest in October 2021. It is the fifth largest material library in Europe after Spain, Italy, Denmark and Sweden, and the first member of the Material Connexion franchise in the region.
Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
Since its foundation 140 years ago, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) has been an ambassador of the fusion of tradition and innovation. MOME has played a definitive role in shaping the design scene in Hungary and is a pivotal institution in Hungarian creative and design culture. The majority of our alumni play a key role in their respective fields, and the university acts as a hub for representatives of the creative industry also on an international scale. Our mission is to find solutions to today’s challenges using the toolset of art and design in collaboration with other fields. MOME’s vision is to become Central Europe’s leading creative industry and innovation workshop by 2030.
The Hungarian Fashion and Design Agency
The Hungarian Fashion and Design Agency was created as a subsidiary of the Hungarian Touristic Agency in 2018 with two major focuses, the fashion industry and the design industry, for the purpose of increasing the international visibility and recognition of the Hungarian fashion and design industry, and thereby boosting the Hungary’s image. Its most important tasks are to expand export, strengthen and improve Hungary’s manufacturing capacity, and build traditional creative and professional knowledge. As an integrative organisation, its main focus is to enable effective professional coordination between Hungarian and international actors in the fashion and design industry, which is essential for long-term success.
Material Connexion
As the world’s leading material science resource, Material ConneXion is a material library and online database with a steadily increasing collection of over 10,000 material innovations and technologies. With over 25 years experience it is a reliable advisor of MCX startups and Fortune 500 corporations in product, packaging and sales development. It also assists businesses with finding the right materials that best fit their purposes. Relying on its extensive knowledge of the individual industries, MCX specialists can provide valuable insights into material selection, product development, sustainability and innovation.