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K Show Tour 2025
Oct
11
to 12 Oct

K Show Tour 2025

Chris Lefteri takes designers on a curated tour of K Show 2025

A 1.5-hour guided tour led by Chris Lefteri, focusing on a selection of new materials and technologies in plastics and rubber, chosen for their relevance to design. The tour is intended for designers seeking a focused overview of key innovations at the show, with commentary on applications, sustainability, and material trends.

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Materials Stories @Design Shanghai
Jun
4
to 7 Jun

Materials Stories @Design Shanghai

  • Shanghai World EXPO Exhibition & Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

At Design Shanghai 2025, materials are the new heroes—telling powerful stories through texture, origin, and transformation. From bio-based innovation to futuristic finishes, our curated themes invite you to touch, explore, and imagine. This year, don’t miss:

  • Exhibition: Materials Stories– an immersive showcase of material narratives across sustainability, technology, and sensory design.

  • Up Close and Personal with Chris Tour – an exclusive guided walkthrough of material and trend highlights.

  • CMF Training Workshop: June 6, 13:00–17:30 (TBC)

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CMF Trends Breakfast Talk with Chris Lefteri at Workbench Ltd
May
20

CMF Trends Breakfast Talk with Chris Lefteri at Workbench Ltd

Chris Lefteri will be speaking at an exclusive breakfast event hosted by Workbench Ltd during Clerkenwell Design Week, exploring how CMF trends move, shift, and shape the design process.

He’ll share why trends should influence your thinking from the start—beginning with materials, not ending with them.

Whether you’re a designer, manufacturer, or passionate about innovation and sustainability, this talk is for you.

Limited spaces available

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