Passion for materials

Our team of designers share a passion for materials. We firmly believe in adopting a holistic approach that seamlessly merges materials and design to craft extraordinary products. By embracing the synergy between these two elements, we unlock endless possibilities for innovation and creativity.

Chris Lefteri, FOUNDER

Recognized throughout the world as a leading authority on materials and their application in design, Chris Lefteri is one of the most important materials experts working in his field.

For over a decade his studio work and publications have been pivotal in changing the way designers and the materials industry consider materials.

In 2001 he published the first of eight books on materials and their application in design, which have been translated into six languages. These books have led the change in the way designers view and use materials.

Subsequently his studio, Chris Lefteri Design, has worked with bluechip corporations and major design studios across Europe, the US and Asia implementing a broad range of strategies for effective materials integration in the design process.

Thank you for inviting me to the CMF Lab at the China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) in Guangzhou. It was great meeting designers and creatives, and I really enjoyed sharing my passion for materials with them! #materials #cmf #furniture #finishe

In our office, the conversation often revolves around the aesthetic of sustainability. Embracing sustainable materials means navigating within new constraints, prompting a reevaluation of what we consider aesthetically pleasing. The pursuit of flawle

We're geared up for the upcoming workshop at CMF LAB during the 53rd China International Furniture Fair in Guangzhou. Chris is set to lead a workshop packed with hands-on activities aimed at educating designers to use materials at the core of their d

Made from waste, the future most abundant resource that designers will have available. We designed it for the CMF Master Library in Seoul for Model Solution. #materials #cmf #waste #plastic #plasticocean #industrialdesign #productdesign #designinnova

We designed this sample kit for BASF with designers at the forefront of our thoughts. By harnessing the unique characteristics of materials through patterns and colors, we aimed to showcase the materials' highest quality and spark inspiration among d

Our 2024 CMF UX Design Guide delivers a comprehensive exploration of how materials can be strategically utilized to evoke emotions and enrich user experiences. This guide illuminates various innovative approaches to leveraging materials in design to

Chris will be part of the CMF Lab at the 2024 Guangzhou International Furniture Fair CIFF, with a talk on materials, sustainability and CMF on March 19th. The next day, March 20th, he will lead a two-hour workshop aimed at providing practical experie

“Chris Lefteri pushed Corning to think about its materials in totally new ways. Through his impressive network and ability to engage with the right people he has saved us months of work and fast-tracked us into new global businesses which helped us realise new and compelling marketing stories about our materials.“

Martin J. Curran, Executive Vice President Corning Innovation Officer
"‘The most exciting consulting engagements I have been a part of"

Dan Reilly Senior Director, Design + Innovation Staples
"With every visit to the studio, Chris Lefteri inspires us"

Luke Miles, Head of Design LG Electronics, Europe
"Chris Lefteri has brought a few clear messages to the design team at BMW — every material has a story to tell beyond its look and feel. New material development is not the work of magic, rather the talent to combine scientific insights with creative thinking"

Verana Kloos, Head of Design and Advanced Development, BMW Group
"‘Chris Lefteri’s findings are inspirational, he delivered exactly what I was expecting and more — and he is a pleasure to work with’"

Chris Houghton, Associate Design Director, Seymour Powell
"Chris Lefteri exceeded our expectations"

Sungwoo Cho, Design Manager, Hyundai

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Passion for materials

"‘The most exciting consulting engagements I have been a part of"

"With every visit to the studio, Chris Lefteri inspires us"

"Chris Lefteri has brought a few clear messages to the design team at BMW — every material has a story to tell beyond its look and feel. New material development is not the work of magic, rather the talent to combine scientific insights with creative thinking"

"‘Chris Lefteri’s findings are inspirational, he delivered exactly what I was expecting and more — and he is a pleasure to work with’"

"Chris Lefteri exceeded our expectations"

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