Materials is the cornerstone of interior design education and practice. Materials Box collects samples from top brands of key material categories designers will encounter in every project. Contributing manufacturers are acknowledged and information is provided to encourage deeper familiarity with a full range of product offerings. Authors Helen Turner and Stephanie Sickler curate experiments and activities to bring hands-on learning to an in-class or remote experience. Aligned with sustainable practices and CIDA standards, Materials Box provides students with a tactile learning approach to better understand materials, their application, and limitations. Instructor Resources Include -Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course, how to use the materials in the classroom; as well as supplemental assignments and experiments, lecture notes, and bibliography.