Circulating Material Collection

The cornerstone of the Material Lab is our physical collection of circulating samples. While the Lab’s origins as a resource for Pratt’s Interior Design department are evident in our range of interior surfaces and finishes, our composition-driven organization helps to support exploration and experimentation for students in a range of art and design fields. Our primary collection is organized within 9 categories:

Special Collection

While acknowledging that we will likely never catalog and digitize the entirety of our extensive and ever-evolving collection of material samples, the Material Lab is currently in the midst of developing a pilot online collection through JSTOR, to provide a digital resource to compliment our physical collection, and support Pratt students in their remote learning

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Books And Magazines

In addition to our circulating samples, the Lab also holds a small library of non-circulating books and periodicals, including a current subscription to Metropolis magazine. While not available for check-out, these may be scanned as needed in the Lab. 

Guide To Online Resources

Pratt community members also have access to a range of material-related online resources including Material Connexion and Spec Simple.