Emily Hatton Explores Layered Tile Design with RE-CD by Revive

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Kieran Devlin
November 11, 2025
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Close-up of sculptural tiles carved from Revive's RE-CD (recycled CD & dvd sheet material) by surface designer Emily Hatton.

Surface designer Emily Hatton is known for transforming everyday and discarded materials into striking, three-dimensional surfaces. Based in Bournemouth, Emily draws inspiration from her surroundings, creating luxury collections for interiors and architecture with laser cutting, digital print, waterjet cutting, mould making, and casting — always keeping sustainability at the heart of her work.

Emily Hatton: Experimenting with RE-CD

Surface designer Emily Hatton has been exploring the potential of RE-CD in her recent work. Using our 5mm sheets, Emily applies waterjet cutting to carve intricate, layered patterns, transforming the recycled material into sculptural tiles.

“The sculpture uses @revive.innovations RE-CD material to recreate my Northlight tile sculpture. RE-CD is a sheet material made from 100% recycled CDs which gives it a beautiful iridescent effect.” — Emily Hatton

These layered tiles showcase the versatility of RE-CD — from its ability to be precisely cut and shaped to its dynamic, light-catching surface that elevates any design. Emily’s work demonstrates how designers can experiment, creating functional art pieces that are both sustainable and visually striking.

RE-CD: A Material That Inspires Creativity

While Emily leads the design process, RE-CD serves as a versatile and sustainable medium that enables her creative experimentation. These layered tiles are a perfect example of how eco-conscious materials can be luxurious, visually striking, and endlessly versatile.

Explore Revive’s material ranges and see how RE-CD can add a sustainable touch to your next project: Revive Innovations

Follow Emily Hatton’s work on Instagram: @emilyhattondesign

Emily Hatton x Revive: An exploration into sustainable texture.

Emily Hatton, Surface Designer's 'Northlight' Tile form cut into RE-CD, Revive Innovations' 100% recycled & recyclable composite made from waste CDs!
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