What am I interested in?
Color and material design is no longer solely about aesthetics—it has become a strategic tool for reducing environmental impact and supporting long-term business sustainability in a world increasingly shaped by climate and resource challenges.
As a CMF designer, I believe our role is to envision and propose better, more responsible futures through design.
Over the years, I have focused on developing materials and exploring more sustainable, circular approaches to automotive manufacturing.
This page reflects my ongoing research and exploration into innovative, future-oriented material solutions.
What does the future of the CMF look like to you ?
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In the future, we will be looking back to the wisdom of ancient practices, and forward to a future of bio-innovations, to create products that can support and reinvigorate our planet, our communities and ourselves.
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WILDERNESS & METROPOLIS
Drawing on ancestral agricultural ecosystems and methods, considering material regionality, seasonality, and circularity, will regenerate design. Apply learnings from ancient knowledge systems and traditional materials and methods to address challenges around material abundance, carbon footprint, and waste.
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PAST & PRESENT
Offer a contemporary take on old traditions as cultural relevance and cultural transformation become the new benchmarks for hyperlocal engagement.
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NATURE & HUMAN
Meet growing interest in outdoor adventure with natural healing therapies and resources that connect wellness consumers back to themselves and planet Earth.
INNER SUSTAINABILITY
Inner sustainability is an emerging approach to cultivate ecological empathy and unlock new ideas in business.
To create a deeper connection with nature increasing consumers’ environmental awareness, planetary empathy, and climate action. 80% of global consumers think about sustainability in their day-to-day purchases, but there are still major barriers to sustainable behaviors, such as trust and affordability. Companies should use sensorial sustainability to bridge the gap on climate-related challenges, helping people better understand their responsibility in such issues as conscious consumption, recycling, resource preservation, and circularity.
COLOR
Yucatan-based sculptor Luis May Ku has recreated the recipe for Maya blue, an ancient plantbased pigment. Described as “the colour of the gods” for its use in ceremonies, the pigment can withstand erosion for more than 1,000 years.
consumers will accept and embrace worn, pre-loved and dusted colors that have a sense of authenticity and charm.
What’s new is old; this 1960s-inspired orange is ripe for re-editions and future classes in the home.
MATERIAL
Textured finishes include incised and carved surfaces. Balance rough and smooth finishes, and the uncoated with low-impact plating, for high-shine lustre.
Color-shifting effects will continue to gain traction, inspired by digital aesthetics. For leather, explore responsibly sourced chrome-free bases, Low-impact coatings, and foils.
Natural and undyed. Invest in natural and undyed products that align with your sustainability and circularity values while also offering the consumer timeless appeal.
FINISH
Unfinished look This natural, earthy pigment gives a sense of authenticity, warmth, and nourishment, celebrating natural techniques and time-honored crafts.
Draw on retro-feeling fabrics with a tactile, nostalgic feel and classic motifs