Events
CMF Trend Lab 2025 International Materials Gallery
CMF Trends International Material Gallery showcases a cutting-edge selection of materials shaping the future of design. This curated collection highlights innovations that merge creativity, technology, and sustainability — forging a more symbiotic relationship between materials, humanity, and the environment.
Co-curated by Chris Lefteri and leading designer Jamy Yang (Yang Design), the gallery offers a forward-looking vision of how material innovation will drive sustainable design in the years ahead.
Canton Fair Exhibition Hall Area C S16.3

CMF Trend Lab 2025
At CIFF – China International Furniture Fair, CMF LAB brings together designers and material suppliers for an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge CMF (Color, Material, Finish) trends. With a focus on both expert insights and forward-thinking innovation, this year’s showcase highlights how materials shape the future of sustainable design.
Co-curated by Chris Lefteri, along with Chief Curator Jamy Yang from Yang Design, and Xiaojing Huang and Markus Frentrop from RAL Colours, the exhibition presents SYMBIOSIS – a curated selection of game-changing products that define a new era of design where materials, technology, and sustainability converge.

CMF Conference 2024: Expanding the boundaries of Design (talk)
The CMF HOW'S Conference 2024 is a new event organized by the Ko Institute of Design Promotion(KIDP),during DesignKorea, focused on CMF. This conference invites global leaders in the CMF field to share the late and innovative ideas. In its inaugural year, experts from various industries gather to exchange their experiences and philosophies while exploring trends of CMF.