Material Corner | What is CMF Design?

What makes a product feel the way it does?

Beyond shape and function, Colour, Material and Finish (CMF) play a powerful role in shaping how we see, touch and experience everyday objects.

At the Material Corner, explore how designers work with different materials, surface treatments, colours and manufacturing processes to create specific visual and tactile experiences. From natural materials to innovative alternatives, each material offers different possibilities—and different compromises.

Come and explore the samples, compare their qualities, and discover how material choices can transform a design.

Students and visitors are welcome to visit the Material Corner and experience CMF through real materials.

Come touch, look closer, and see how materials become part of the design language.