CMF—Color; Material, Finish—is a kind of industrial design applicable all over a vehicle, particularly in the interior. CMF designers define materials: the thickness of a leather grain; the touch of the paint. They are constantly looking for emerging new trends and innovative materials and finishes. CMF is about enhancing product aesthetics through materials; colors; textures, and patterns, so the product evokes the desired emotional response. And CMF also ties in with sustainability as that becomes a key criterion for material selection.
User experience is influenced by numerous factors, and CMF is one of the most important ones. This week’s in-depth and Design Lounge articles look at that trend through different lenses, and we’ll continue to publish CMF news on a regular basis.
Remember-remember, the next DVN-Interior event is a Deep Dive session in parallel with the US DVN Workshop in San Francisco, California on 29-30 August. If you’d like more info, please ping us. The Deep Dive will focus on how interior lighting contributes and interacts—for user experience; safety, and comfort in the car. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely yours,