The Discussion of the Abstract Expression for Material in Modern Design

Material develops rapidly and dramatically along with the advancement of technology. The application of combining design with material is an essential revolution of design philosophy and design expression. Material can be expressed in an abstract way. It becomes a necessary step to study the abstract expression of materials when materials act as carriers to express design ideas. That a designer is familiar with the properties of material has become an essential factor in material expression for abstract ideas. Through the discussion of the abstract expression for material, this article tries to explore the potential of the material in designing.