CES 2026: Colour, Material & Finish

Published 19 January 2026

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8 min read

Alongside a welcome dose of joy (via creative customisation and quirky colours), this year’s CES (January 6-9) had a strong focus on refined yet seriously durable designs and optimised tech experiences. We round up the key colour, material and finish (CMF) trends and sustainable innovations shaping the consumer electronics landscape.

Tech’s New Joyful Era

Refined & Harmonised

Sustainability & Longevity in Focus

Efforts are being made to reinject some much-needed joy and positivity into the tech industry, with manufacturers leaning into novelty, playful aesthetics, confident self-expression, and creative customisation. Kids tech moves in a warm- and light-hearted direction, while satisfying tactility feeds a growing desire for analogue interactions.

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Sleek and premium aesthetics balance with smart materials and systems to ensure devices are better aligned with our personal lives and wellbeing. Everyday comfort is enhanced via nuanced colour and light effects, while tech overwhelm is alleviated with serene finishes and lifestyle-focused design cues.

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A noticeable shift towards supporting consumers who want high-quality, long-lasting and sustainability-backed products emerged at CES. Brands are rallying against resource overconsumption with recycled materials and lower-impact processes, while military- and aerospace-grade materials bring superior resilience and durability to everyday devices.

CES 2026: Colour, Material & Finish

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Topics

Accessories

Appliances

Children & Youth

Colour

Consumer Electronics

Health & Wellness

Materials

Science & Technology

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