We forecast
futures of materiality
We offer
insight in material, colours and finishes
We give
lectures and workshops
We are
specialist in sustainable material research
We select
the most strategic colours and materials
We create
content for exhibitions and material libraries

We are creative

Innovative materials and meaningful colours are just like a second language to us. We share our expertise with clients and partner businesses to build together promising visions in CMF (colours, materials and finishings).

We make it feasible

We support companies and professionals who wish to turn their ideas into commercially viable products. We do this by guiding them on the discovery of materials and details they did not know before.

We’re transversal

Our expertise in CMF design covers a broad range of industries, from interior design, transportation, fashion and accessories, to sporting goods. We don’t fancy limits really.

Our work

We have experience working across sectors

Our services

We design everything but the shape

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CMF Design
CMF Design We work on colours, materials and finishes, because we believe that “soft” characters are fundamental for the development of products that feature both emotional and functional values
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Research & Develoment
Baolab conduct an on-going broad research for a wide range of our clients, global players in their respective industries. We inspire them first and jointly develop novel product concepts, in different fields.
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Trend Forecasting
By analysing heterogeneous sources, Baolab recognise the emerging formal languages and on-going trends that we translate into appropriate tools of interpretation: mood and material boards, colour palettes, personas profiling.
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Strategy
Baolab facilitates synergic collaborations with specialised manufacturers, artisans, universities and research institutions, to both conceive and develop innovative products strategically positioned.
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Workshop & Education
We teach in post-graduate masters, as well as hold corporate workshops that are focused on trend analysis, sensorial design, innovation and research.

Our Team

We have big ideas

Co-founder and Research director

Emma Clerici

Co-founder and Strategy director

Manu’ Bonaiti

Office Manager

Alessandra Zani

Designer and researcher

Clara Bartholomeu

Materials Specialist

Guido Masotti

Designer and researcher

Ilenia Marino

We are CMF
and strategic design experts

Baolab professionals work at enhancing the sensorial qualities of a product, in consideration that consumers are most likely to link to their personal use or experiences.

A competent re-design of the object’s “soft” characteristics – colour, materials and surfaces – can very often set new sensorial and functional values, without having to turn its production process upside down. A well-defined CMF project does help the end user perceive a product at its best.

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MATERIALS IN OUR LIBRARY

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DAYS OF RESEARCH

Testimonials

"Effective, reliable and spot on new trends”

CLAUDIO AZZARETTO Pasubio Head of Production

Testimonials

"Baolab is the line that connects dots of meaning"

MATTEO BATTISTON Luxottica Head of Design

Testimonials

"Baolab joins creativity with technicality."

Francesca Sangalli Head of Colour&Trim at SEAT/CUPRA

Testimonials

"Baolab, looking for the perfect balance between trends, innovations, style."

Tiziana Mauri Head of Colour&Trim at AUDI AG

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Via San Marco 18 20121 Milano Italy

studio(at)baolab.net
+39 0236513927

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