Published 22 January 2024

8 min read

Catering to diverse lifestyles and ever-changing needs, new launches at this year’s CES (January 9-12) indulge in both bold and bright dynamic designs that allow for creative expression, as well as inconspicuous tech that recedes into the background of our daily lives. We round up the notable themes, innovations and sustainable developments.

Summary

Expressive Illumination

Changeable e-ink surfaces, dynamic gaming displays and intricate interior lighting innovations all provide novel opportunities for consumer customisation and creative expression. These advances will satiate those seeking playful and heightened sensory experiences. Meanwhile, avant-garde industrial design is advancing modern tech aesthetics.

Elevating & Optimising the Everyday

Inconspicuous Tech

As brands continue to ensure that tech blends seamlessly into the background of our daily lives, the focus on discreet and invisible features and materials grows. Alongside the stripped-backed aesthetics and innovative transparent technologies, calm, comforting and approachable design cues continue to endure.

Sustainable Developments

While sustainable material innovations were scarce at CES this year, the emergence of nascent bioplastic solutions is a promising shift that will help to address the environmental challenges posed by plastics. The adoption of more recycled materials into new products also signals a growing commitment to eco-friendly practices.

CES 2024 - Colour, Material & Finish

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