Exploring the New Future of Material Aesthetics Together! Lianyi CMF Innovation Research Conducts Cooperative Exchanges

When social uncertainty intensifies, products are increasingly becoming living entities that meet people's diverse needs. Therefore, the needs for experience, emotions, and value recognition that CMF design endows products have become more important than ever before.

On April 18th, Lianyi CMF Innovation Research (hereinafter referred to as "Lianyi") was invited to the headquarters of Banfert for in-depth communication. The communication between the two parties focused on the breakthroughs in materials and processes in the fields of home furnishings, automotive decoration, home appliances, etc., centered on "collaborative development and aesthetic empowerment", and jointly explored new possibilities of CMF applications in modern industry. The aim is to promote a deep connection between products, consumers, and the market by jointly developing and designing surface materials with both practical and aesthetic functions.

In the morning of the 18th, Zhang Zhaojuan, the founder of Lianyi, and Hou Guofu, a senior material researcher, and their entourage visited the headquarters of Banfert. Li Xinxiong, the chairman of Banfert, Deng Liwen, a professor and master supervisor at Central South University of Forestry and Technology and the CMFP Design Director of Banfert, as well as the CMFP Creative Design Team of Banfert, warmly received them.

01 Looking at materials: Extending from technology to aesthetics

Entering the Banfert exhibition hall is like starting a colorful materials feast. Chairman Li Xinxiong first introduced the basic situation of the enterprise to the experts from Lianyi CMF Innovation Research. Next, from the material science popularization hall to the materials for living spaces, from consumer packaging materials to new materials, with each step introducing a different material, it aroused great interest among the members of Lianyi's delegation.

In recent years, Banfert has continuously regarded CMFP creative design as an important development strategy of the company, promoting the integration of functional value and aesthetic value of products. As a well-known CMF platform in China, Lianyi CMF Innovation Research has rich design resources and cross-border integration capabilities. The cooperation and communication between the two parties have further promoted the implementation and development of the CMFP strategy, making materials more beautiful and easier to use.

02 Discussing cross-border cooperation: From concepts to applications in multiple industriesAt the symposium, the teams of both parties shared their cutting-edge research achievements and practical experiences in the CMF field.

Lianyi drew on the CMF innovative ideas from industries such as automobiles and 3C electronics, and combined with the current consumption trends in the home furnishings and home appliances industries, deeply analyzed how to integrate these cross-border concepts into product design to achieve differentiated competition. Starting from its own profound foundation in material research and development, Banfert demonstrated the breakthroughs of coating surface materials in color expressiveness, texture presentation, and process implementation, emphasizing the supporting role of material innovation in the implementation of CMF design.

"The development trend of CMFP, from the research and development of single materials to cross-scene applications, also coincides with Banfert's development strategy," said Li Xinxiong, Chairman of Banfert.

In terms of cross-border applications in multiple fields, the two parties had lively discussions in four major areas: In the home furnishings field, Banfert's exclusive digital printing process has breathed new life into intangible cultural heritage textures on substrates such as wooden veneers and metal plates. In the automotive interior field, Banfert's 3D stereoscopic etching textures, by simulating natural textures such as bamboo weaves and cloud patterns, have created tactile memory points that combine oriental aesthetics and a sense of technology for automotive interiors. In the home appliance field, the CMFP team of Banfert has enabled home appliances to evolve from functional products into spatial artworks by combining matte gradient coatings with marble patterns. In the fashion field, the two parties specifically discussed the application of recyclable biobased materials in bags, luggage, and accessories.

This exchange not only helps to accelerate the cross-border integration of design and material technology, but is also a cross-border initiative that promotes the integration of multiple industries such as home furnishings, automobiles, and home appliances.

03 Exploring the Future: From Cooperation to an Open Ecosystem

Previously, Banfert and Lianyi have always maintained a friendly cooperative relationship. Banfert has participated in the home furnishings forums hosted by Lianyi during the Guangzhou International Furniture Fair for two consecutive years. Deng Liwen, a professor and master supervisor at Central South University of Forestry and Technology and the CMFP Design Director of Banfert, delivered a keynote report titled "Retro Futurist Finish Design from the Perspective of Intangible Cultural Heritage" on-site, and the display of Banfert's new products of finish materials for living spaces triggered a warm response within the industry and received numerous positive comments.

At Banfert, Lianyi CMF Innovation Research shared the ecological model of "design + technology + industry" and the open innovation network it is constructing, aiming to enable designers, inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, materials scientists and enterprises to resonate in harmony. During the meeting, both parties expressed that in the future, they will carry out cooperation in three aspects: the co-construction and sharing of digital resource libraries, collaborative creation, and the establishment of a material aesthetics center, thus embarking on a two-way interaction between design thinking and materials science.

This exchange and cooperation is not only a powerful collaboration between the two enterprises, but also marks the emergence of a new paradigm for the integrated development of the surface materials industry and design art. With an in-depth understanding of market demands, Lianyi CMF Innovation Research will jointly explore new development paths of material aesthetics with more new materials industries, create industry benchmarks, and open a new chapter in the high-quality development of China's new materials industry.