Glass Inspiration
Glass Inspiration
No material inspires more creativity
Reflection, refraction, transparency, and color. Those are just some of the ways glass can interact with light and other materials to create breathtaking, and sometimes surprising, designs, technologies, and works of art. Discover how glass is inspiring engineers and artists to bridge the gap between a functional material and visionary medium.
Inspired by Glass
We asked designers, engineers, and artists all about glass inspiration. Here, they share their insights about what glass can enable as well as the possibilities it creates for the future. What is it about glass that you find special? Share your thoughts and perspectives with us. Tell us why you are inspired by glass.
Glass has Ancient Origins
but a High-Tech Future
Glass has Ancient Origins but a High-Tech Future
Listen to an episode of NPR's "All Things Considered"
and learn how a 3,000-year-old material is paving
the way for future technologies.
Listen to an episode of NPR's "All Things Considered"
and learn how a 3,000-year-old material is paving
the way for future technologies.
Living in the Glass Age
Living in the Glass Age
How are we living in the Glass Age today?
How are we living in the Glass Age today?
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The Journey from Magic to Science
The Journey from Magic to Science
Glass is one of the most transformative materials of all time. Yet despite this storied history, Corning believes we are living in the Glass Age today.
Glass is one of the most transformative materials of all time. Yet despite this storied history, Corning believes we are living in the Glass Age today.
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The Future is Clear
The Future is Clear
Glass has transformed the world we live in for centuries, revolutionizing modern technology while also enabling artistic expression.
Glass has transformed the world we live in for centuries, revolutionizing modern technology while also
enabling artistic expression.
Guest Author Series
Glass in the Built Environment
Glass in the Built Environment
Read MoreWhat is the significance of glass in the built environment? Explore glass' limitless architectural potential through the eyes of guest author, James Carpenter of James Carpenter Design Associates, Inc.
What is the significance of glass in the built environment? Explore glass' limitless architectural potential through the eyes of guest author, James Carpenter of James Carpenter Design Associates, Inc.
Reasons Designers Love Creating with Glass
Reasons Designers Love Creating with Glass
Read MoreGlass has long been a favorite material category (as there are many forms of glass) for designers for wide range of reasons. Learn some of the reasons Brent Lovelady, designer and chief instigator at ASTRO Studios, chooses glass.
Glass has long been a favorite material category (as there are many forms of glass) for designers for a wide range of reasons. Learn some of the reasons Brent Lovelady, designer and chief instigator at ASTRO Studios, chooses glass.
Inspired by Glass Video Series
The Glass Age at CES® 2017
The Glass Age at CES® 2017
How is Corning pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities with advanced glass technologies? Step into the Glass Age at CES® 2017 to find out.
How is Corning pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities with advanced glass technologies? Step into the Glass Age at CES® 2017 to find out.
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Transparent Display Technology
Transparent Display Technology
In the latest installment of “Inspired by Glass,” Corning joins forces with MemoMi on its MemoryMirror™ which utilizes Corning’s transparent display technology and features Corning® Gorilla® Glass.
In the latest installment of “Inspired by Glass,” Corning joins forces with MemoMi on its MemoryMirror™ which utilizes Corning’s transparent display technology and features Corning® Gorilla® Glass.
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Stepping into the Glass Age
Stepping into the Glass Age
Corning brought its vision for advanced glass technologies first featured in "A Day Made of Glass" to life at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show
Corning brought its vision for advanced glass technologies first featured in "A Day Made of Glass" to life at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show
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ONE Wireless at Texas A&M
ONE Wireless at Texas A&M
Corning's ONE™ Wireless Platform delivers fast, practically instantaneous connectivity to more than 100,000 Aggie fans at Texas A&M's Kyle Field.
Corning's ONE™ Wireless Platform delivers fast, practically instantaneous connectivity to more than 100,000 Aggie fans at Texas A&M's Kyle Field.
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Glass Laminates - A Cut Above
Glass Laminates - A Cut Above
Explore how thin, lightweight glass fits perfectly into contemporary homes.
Explore how thin, lightweight glass fits perfectly into contemporary homes.
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Realizing the Vision
Realizing the Vision
The Glass Age is here - discover the latest technologies and innovations inspired by glass.
The Glass Age is here - discover the latest technologies and innovations inspired by glass.
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Corning's Connected Car Protoype
Corning's Connected Car Prototype
Revisit Corning's Connected Car prototype at CES® 2017 and experience driving redefined with precision glass
Revisit Corning's Connected Car prototype at CES® 2017 and experience driving redefined with precision glass
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Fitness Mirror Prototype
Fitness Mirror Prototype
Do you ever wish you had a complete workout package – on-demand content, real-time biometric updates, nutrition plan, and personal trainer – all in one? With Corning’s Fitness Mirror prototype,your fitness experience can now be more interactive and immersive.
Do you ever wish you had a complete workout package – on-demand content, real-time biometric updates, nutrition plan, and personal trainer – all in one? With Corning’s Fitness Mirror prototype,your fitness experience can now be more interactive and immersive.
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740 Broadway
Corning® Gorilla® Glass for Interior Architecture at 740 Broadway
Learn how Corning® Gorilla® Glass is changing the rules of interior architecture.
Learn how Corning® Gorilla® Glass is changing the rules of interior architecture.
Glass Heroes
They are visionaries ... pioneers ... renegades.
They are scientists ... artists ... innovators.
Through glass, they see possibility and create a new reality.
Through glass, they transform lives.
