Design Shanghai is Asia’s leading international design fair, returning to Shanghai in 2026.
Chris Lefteri Design has been commissioned to bring to life the Materials First Exhibition, the fair’s third major material and CMF exhibition.
The showcase explores materials as the starting point of design, innovation, and experience.
A forward-looking platform connecting CMF, sustainability, and future product thinking.

Chris Lefteri is one of the featured speakers at the Design Shanghai 2026 CMF Conference, sharing his materials-first vision and insights on how CMF shapes future products, experiences, and sustainable innovation.