Chris Lefteri

Globaly recognised authority on materials & CMF innovation

About

Chris Lefteri is an internationally recognised authority on materials and design. His eight books on materials and manufacturing, translated into six languages, have transformed how designers around the world approach and value materials. In 2006, he founded Chris Lefteri Design, a studio with a global reputation for bridging CMF, industrial design, and materials innovation. The studio has worked with leading consumer brands and Fortune 100 materials companies, known for its unique ability to merge industrial design, brand strategy with a deep expertise on materials. Chris is a public speaker and educator, regularly delivering keynotes, workshops, and training sessions for design teams, universities, and global conferences. His hands-on, insightful approach helps audiences understand not just materials— but how they can be used strategically to drive innovation

Education

Royal College of Art

Master of Arts (MA), Industrial Design / December, 1994

Experience

GROUP OF HUMANS®

CMF & Materials Strategy / July, 2025 — Present

Chris Lefteri Design

Director, Materials Expert and Author / January, 2002 — Present

Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London

Senior Lecturer / January, 1996 — July, 2014

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