
futures of materiality

insight in material, colours and finishes

lectures and workshops

specialist in sustainable material research

the most strategic colours and materials

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

CMF Design

Research & Develoment

Trend Forecasting

Strategy

Workshop & Education
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.
SUPPLIERS IN OUR NETWORK
MATERIALS IN OUR LIBRARY
PROJECT COMPLETED
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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