 Recently, there have been significant advancements in the field of ordered functional materials. These materials have been engineered to possess enhanced properties through the manipulation of their structural ordering. The resulting amplification of properties or disruption of functionality can lead to transformative applications, such as more efficient neuromorphic computing devices and longer, lasting batteries. However, there remain many scientific challenges to be addressed before these materials can be fully exploited. This article was offered by Haityan Zhang, Tao Zhang, and Xiang Yi Zhang.