We are interested in how we can arrange molecules in relation to each other. Not so easy when you can’t touch molecules directly! But we believe that the shape of a molecule – its three-dimensional topography – can help us. A trick that potato chips have taught us. But how can we bend and shape molecules so that they take on an appropriate structure? And what does this mean for the future of plastics and electronics? In this lecture, we’ll take you on a journey into the world of molecules and materials science. Together, we’ll discover shape concepts, translate them into the molecular world, and look at what novel properties result.