CMF Consulting

We are in a unique position because we are designers specialising in materials, manufacturing and design. Materials and processes are at the centre of everything we do. We design evocative, valuable and sustainable materials-led experiences and products that stand out. We shape material stories that help brands innovate and engage with new markets.

Sustainable CMF

If you want to know the future of CMF and sustainability ask us, whether it is about new sustainable effects, mono-material construction, circularity, disassembly, bio-materials or carbon capture. We have already helped major corporation building strategies in this challengin area.

Design & Production

By prioritising materials, we take a unique approach to the design process and, by extension, supply chains and manufacturing. We believe that materials play a vital role in creating exceptional products and offer full support for our clients in identifying design opportunities and world-class manufacturing solutions.

Trend Forecasting

We have carried out trend research and forecasting in a wide variety of industries and markets based on our clients’ needs. offering a wide range of materials-centric services and deliverables, including observation and insight reports, focus groups and surveys, based on our clients’ needs.

Material Libraries

We have designed and curated material libraries for a wide range of clients in various industries, bringing tangible inspiration and creative, multi-disciplinary material exploration into the heart of corporate design studios and creative spaces. 

Material Exploration

Material and process technologies are ever-changing, with cutting edge innovations hitting the market faster than ever. Understanding how emerging technologies can be applied to your business can be a daunting challenge.

We can fast-track this process through custom sampling and prototyping of material concepts, drawing on our technical expertise, deep knowledge of global trends and a broad network of material suppliers.

Chris Lefteri Design
Chris Lefteri Design
Chris Lefteri Design
Chris Lefteri Design
Chris Lefteri Design
Chris Lefteri Design
upholstery for automotive with a triangle pattern

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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