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Milan Design Week 2026 confirms a decisive shift in the role of design within the broader mobility and lifestyle ecosystem and operates as a forward-looking laboratory where CMF transcends its traditional role as a finishing layer and becomes a primary driver of design intent.
Across Salone del Mobile and satellite platforms such as Alcova, Dropcity and Tortona District, the exhibited projects reveal a convergence between material science, sensorial design, and brand storytelling.
The installations demonstrate how materials, light, and spatial composition are orchestrated to construct holistic experiences. This evolution directly informs automotive interiors, which are increasingly conceived as adaptive living environments where CMF defines perception, comfort, and emotional resonance.
