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CMF MATERIAL DESIGN TREND
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Industrial design is well-known to a wide range of brands and audiences, and its importance is beyond doubt. In long-term design practice, faced with various aesthetic needs, the aesthetic design of industrial design needs to meet the needs of various groups of people. This requires designers to further improve product design effects through CMF design after completing the appearance design. Among them, excellent material and process processing design and implementation can play a finishing touch. There is no universally applicable aesthetic standard, but the beauty of natural materials and the beauty of technology brought by technological progress are the maximum aesthetic common denominator that can be accepted by different audiences. Below, we will use "self authenticity", "technology healing", and "Compound fantasy" to further enhance product design effects. Several sections present the deep excitement of CMF.
Self authenticity
Technology healing
Compound fantasy
Part 1- Self authenticity
In CMF design, the use of materials is based on the use of natural elements and traditional handicrafts, and more importantly, how to integrate these elements into modern design, creating design works that have both traditional charm and modernity. This requires designers to have a deep understanding and unique insights into materials. Through careful selection and clever use of materials, design works can not only showcase the original beauty of materials, but also reflect the designer's innovative thinking.
Unique Wood, Original Nature, Pure Handicraft
Part 1 Self authenticity - Inspiration
Dutch designer Ward Wijnant explored sawing technology to create the BLEND series of furniture. Wijnant used inlay and texture directions, drawing inspiration from sawing trees. This series of furniture includes two lights and a storage cabinet. Wijnant's design philosophy stems from a deep admiration for nature. He believes that every tree is a unique artwork and hopes to make more people feel the beauty from nature through furniture design. In the BLEND series of furniture, he cleverly incorporates the texture and color of wood into the design, making every piece of furniture full of vitality.
Part 1 Self authenticity - Unique Wood
Each piece of wood has its unique texture, which is a unique identity symbol bestowed by nature, as if telling its historical story. And when we introduce these wooden elements with traces of life into our design, they are given new life and become a part of space, closely connected to our lives.






Part 1- Self Authenticity - Original Nature
These elements from nature, such as the ripples of flowing water, the textures of rocks, the traces of flow marks, and the delicacy of deserts, can all be presented in a unique way in CMF design. We can simulate the flow of flowing water by using smooth and glossy materials, simulating irregular particles of sand and stones, and traces of liquid droplets, to create an elegant and durable surface effect.




Self Authenticity - Pure Handicraft
In CMF design, designers can achieve better results by combining traditional techniques with material combinations. For example, carving techniques can increase the three-dimensional and artistic appeal of products, making them more aesthetically pleasing. Leather wrapping and stitching techniques can increase the texture and grade of the product, making it more high-end. The combination of metal parts and fabric can increase the fashion and modernity of the product, making it more in line with modern aesthetics.





Part 2Technology healing
In CMF design, the use of materials is based on the use of natural elements and traditional handicrafts, and more importantly, how to integrate these elements into modern design, creating design works that have both traditional charm and modernity. This requires designers to have a deep understanding and unique insights into materials. Through careful selection and clever use of materials, design works can not only showcase the original beauty of materials, but also reflect the designer's innovative thinking.
Keywords- Virtual Lights, Techno Metal, Space Expansion
Part 2 Technology healing - Inspiration
SAMSUNG and Maison Margiela have launched a new Galaxy Z Flip5 co branded model, incorporating Maison Margiela's outerwear elements. The limited edition accessories released include protective covers made of natural black leather and woven fabric, featuring the brand's "Work in Progress" design feature. At the same time, a smart themed protective case was designed with Maison Margiela's unique numerical number as a highlight, offering two textures to choose from: spray paint and metal. The spray painted version of the protective case is rich in color, lively and jumping, full of artistic sense. The surface of the protective case has been specially treated to form a unique spray painted color block, each color block is an independent painting, unique and full of personality.
The metal version of the protective case appears even more low-key and luxurious. This protective shell is made of high-quality metal materials, and the surface is finely polished and polished to present a unique metallic luster. The protective shell not only provides good protective performance, but also adds a unique aesthetic to smart devices.




Part 2- Technology healing - Virtual Light
The advancement of painting technology brought about by technological progress can enable us to achieve the transformation of light and shadow on materials such as plastic and glass through processes such as spraying photosensitive paint and applying color films. The combination of virtual and real makes the design level more rich and the color and spatial sense more exquisite. On the plane, products can enter people's inner world and experience the healing effect brought by the combination of technology and CMF design to products.






Part 2 Technology healing--Technology Metal
Metal materials have good processing performance and surface treatment methods. Methods such as anodizing, electroplating, coating, polishing, and sandblasting can be used to improve the corrosion resistance, wear resistance, glossiness, and color of metal surfaces. These surface treatment techniques not only enhance the color and texture effects of metals, but also provide more aesthetic choices for product design.





Part 2 Technology Healing - Space Expansion
When designing and using various materials, different processing methods such as stamping, etching, and machining can be used to form rich texture patterns on the surface of the product. This three-dimensional processing process allows the combination of materials, colors, and shapes to reach a new height. The physical expansion of space not only makes the product more detailed, but also enhances its value and quality.





Part 3 Compound fantasy
The application types of industrial design materials are extremely diverse, and designers need to choose appropriate materials for matching based on the product's function, positioning, and target user group. At the same time, it is necessary to consider the texture, color, and craftsmanship of the material to ensure that the appearance and touch of the product meet the expected results. Applying the combination of different materials in design, combining color and craftsmanship, enhancing the atmosphere of the materials, showcasing the product's personality, in order to create a practical and beautiful product.
At the same time, CMF in the field of industrial design can focus more on other design industries, such as architecture and clothing, and draw inspiration from similar materials and texture design.
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Lucid Automobile Company collaborated with Lucid Air's design and retail teams, as well as architectural partners Malmol Rasinger and Gensler, to develop an ideal retail experience rooted in the company's California tradition and new post luxury world, in order to complement Lucid Air's global release design of modern showrooms. The first batch of North American and European showroom designs utilized a variety of materials, showcasing products and material details, occupying a prominent position throughout the entire showroom. The product displays and information charts tell the story of innovation and the comprehensive reshaping of automotive design. Helps to tell the story behind each Lucid car, including its design DNA, proprietary technology, and unique methods for color, materials, and finishes.
Inspiration- Different materials, Material proportion, Vibe effect
Compound Fantasy - Decorative Aesthetics
Just like a food dish has its main and auxiliary ingredients, the design materials also pay attention to the combination between the main and auxiliary materials. Adding design details to the background of the main materials can enhance the overall visual effect and make the product more attractive. Through carefully designed details, it can attract more consumers' attention, such as embedded signs on cars, hardware collars on high-end suits, and labels on high-end red wine bottles.
Part 3 Composite Fantasy - Dynamic Floating
The use of transparent materials can integrate with the surrounding environment in CMF design, making product design more harmonious and allowing users to see the internal structure of the product, enhancing their trust in product quality. In addition, transparent materials can effectively transmit light, adding a unique floating effect of light and shadow to the product, and enhancing its beauty.





Part 3- Composite Fantasy -- Composite texture
The texture and delicate texture on the surface of the product not only add touch to the product, but also enhance the overall beauty. Every detail is carefully designed, and the rhythmic texture is full of vitality, not only to provide users with a better visual and user experience: the texture is not only for decoration, but also to enhance the product's grip and prevent slipping.







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Design is multidimensional, and industrial design, as a category of design, can draw inspiration from surface texture and texture designs such as architecture, interior design, and clothing design in CMF design. CMF design is an interdisciplinary field that requires designers to have extensive knowledge and sharp insight in order to integrate various elements together and create practical and beautiful design works.





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