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Inexpensive, ubiquitous, humble, paper has also always been quietly radical.
Longevity is reshaping design, influencing materials, surfaces and aesthetics. The CMF Directions for the 2026/27 design direction FOREVER.
Escapism, nostalgia and cartoon aesthetics, where hyperreal materials and playful exaggeration define the CMF directions for the 2026/27 design direction SELF.
Serendipity, fragmented forms and material experimentation. The CMF directions for the 2025/26 design direction CHANCE.
Engineered luxury, precision and discretion. The CMF directions for the 2025/26 design direction PAY.
Despite being so ubiquitous, glass remains a tantalising enigma. An amorphous liquid structure with the touch and feel of a solid, this unique and mysterious material continues to inspire.
A comprehensive, eight-page guide with all the essential take-home messages from this year’s Milan Design Week: Overview, Key Materials, Colours and Combinations.
In addressing the issues with extractive and polluting processes, material designers are looking to the patterns and principles of nature. Diversification in the sourcing and processing of raw materials is core to this bio-based revamp.
Dedicated to material innovation, London’s Surface Design Show was a welcome chance to catch up on the latest directions in this sector.