Published 20 January 2025

12 min read

Many notable launches at this year’s CES (January 7-10) emphasise wellness, sustainability and human-centred design. From smart glass interfaces to customisable gaming hardware and nature-inspired devices, products prioritise new interactions, personal expression and meaningful connections. We explore the key colour, material and finish (CMF) trends alongside eco-friendly innovations shaping the future of consumer electronics design.

Designed for the Outdoors

Elevated & Sustainable

Gentle & Joyful

Gaming Aesthetics

Minimal & Mindful

Smart Surfaces

The outdoor tech category is booming, with an expanding range of products catering to active lifestyles, extreme environments and deeper connections with nature. Inspired by adventure and engineered for resilience, these designs leverage robust materials, camouflage colours and discreet technologies to ensure durability and integration into outdoor settings.

The outdoor tech category is booming, with an expanding range of products catering to active lifestyles, extreme environments and deeper connections with nature. Inspired by adventure and engineered for resilience, these designs leverage robust materials, camouflage colours and discreet technologies to ensure durability and integration into outdoor settings.

Summary

Designed for the Outdoors

The outdoor tech category is booming, with an expanding range of products catering to active lifestyles, extreme environments and deeper connections with nature. Inspired by adventure and engineered for resilience, these designs leverage robust materials, camouflage colours and discreet technologies to ensure durability and integration into outdoor settings.

Elevated & Sustainable

Tradition and innovation converge in premium wearables, laptops and home audio systems that draw inspiration from luxury crafts and nature’s beauty. Sleek designs are elevated by sustainable attributes, creating luxurious yet eco-conscious products that balance sophistication with responsibility.

Gentle & Joyful

The global smart toys market is projected to reach $25.54bn by 2030 (Grand View Research, 2023), reflecting a growing demand for tech-enhanced play, creativity and joy. Aligning with our A/W 24/25 Direction Frolic, emerging products are colourful and uplifting, with characterful expressions that help forge emotional connections between tech and humans.

Gaming Aesthetics

The gaming industry continues to expand, driving demand for customisation and dynamic designs that enhance immersion and cater to diverse audiences. New products focus on enabling enthusiasts to express individuality, elevate aesthetics, and create cohesive, ambient experiences.

Minimal & Mindful

Human-centred design that prioritises wellness, comfort and calming aesthetics is becoming more prominent in consumer electronics. Our Colour Launches for 2025 report highlights tranquil hues as especially timely amidst ongoing global unrest. These colours are reflected in new soothing products, where thoughtful ergonomics and materials promote wellbeing through simplicity.

Smart Surfaces

Emerging technologies are revolutionising the way we engage with our surroundings, making surfaces more dynamic, intuitive and energy efficient. From hidden automotive displays to screen technologies that help to reduce eye strain, these advancements will change our interactions in subtle yet transformative ways.

CES 2025: Colour, Material & Finish

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CES 2025: Colour, Material & Finish

CES 2025: Colour, Material & Finish

CES 2025: Colour, Material & Finish

CES 2025: Colour, Material & Finish

CES 2025: Colour, Material & Finish

Many notable launches at this year’s CES (January 7-10) emphasise wellness, sustainability and human-centred design. From smart glass interfaces to customisable gaming hardware and nature-inspired devices, products prioritise new interactions, personal...

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