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Material Intersections latest podcast is all about blending digital media (video that responds to stimuli like human interaction, light and sound) with physical forms, such as the interior of a car or a wall.

"In the architectural world, a structure is traditionally created to remain static and unchanged for years," said Hess. "In this podcast, we use 3D technology to explore the idea of an adaptive environment and how a form that interacts with something external, such as light or human touch, continuously changes rather than remaining stagnant."

You can watch or download the podcasts here at Art Center's CMTEL website.

Upcoming podcast topics include Sustainability, Slow Tech, Lightweight, and Durable - so stay tuned!

Since December 2008, Material Intersections has been exploring different material trends each month to inspire the art and design community. The podcasts are co produced by Michele Hess, director of RTT's Material & Color Connection, and Marshall Hamachi, CMTEL's associate director.

RTT is a company that provides real-time 3D visualization software and services for product design and marketing. CMTEL is short for Color, Materials and Trends Exploration Laboratory which is powered by students and researchers at the Art Center College of Design.