Matterbase

Matterbase is a material sourcing platform built for designers, architects, and anyone specifying finishes for a project. Instead of digging through dozens of supplier catalogs and PDFs, you get a single searchable library of materials, furniture, lighting, and hardware from brands like Knoll, Gubi, Mirage, and Cassina. You can browse by category or brand, preview high-quality images, and save items to project boards. It’s a straightforward way to find exactly what you need without the usual back-and-forth.

The platform makes it easy to move from discovery to presentation. Virtual material samples let you see how a finish might look without ordering physical swatches. There’s an AI-powered chat tool called Material Expert that helps you find products by describing what you need — useful when you have an idea but aren’t sure which brand or material fits. You can also start from curated 3D board templates and pull in products directly. The site includes articles and guides on materials, so you can learn as you search.

Matterbase is most helpful for interior designers, architects, and specifiers who regularly need to source and compare materials for commercial or residential projects. Instead of managing a messy folder of brochures, you keep everything in one place: search, save, share, and present boards to clients. It’s a practical tool that cuts the time spent on material research, letting you focus on the design itself.