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SHAPE THE 2027+ COLOR, MATERIAL AND FINISH DIRECTIONS

PARTICIPATE IN A CHROMAZONE™ VIRTUAL FORECASTING WORKSHOP!


WORKSHOP FORMAT: VIRTUAL

DATE: May 01-02, 2025

TIME: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

TIME ZONE: Eastern Time, both days.

FORECASTING REGION: North America.

LOCATION: Zoom details will be emailed to you upon registration.

REGISTRATION FEES: CMG Member US$ 75; Non-Member US$ 150;

Student US$ 50 (with discount code).

CONDITIONS: Attendance is required on both days. Worksheet preparation is required prior to the Workshop.

Upon registration, each participant is provided with CMG Workshop Worksheet wich MUST be COMPLETED and SUBMITTED BACK BY APRIL 17, 2025,

TWO WEEKS prior to the date of the Workshop.


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Why Register

Don't risk falling behind in a competitive market or losing relevance with consumers. Stay at the forefront of innovation by diving into future-focused Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) trends. CMG's streamlined forecasting process delivers actionable insights to allow you to uncover consumer CMF preferences two years out.


Step One: Future Thinking Workshop

This November-run session uncovers key macro trends shaping the future. These trends form the basis for ChromaZone Color Stories, where you can leverage them or bring your own insights to guide discussions.


Step Two: ChromaZone™ Workshop

Collaborate with industry experts to forecast CMF directions influenced by macro trends. Tailor these insights to address the needs of your industry while shaping the future of design and manufacturing for 2027+.


What to Expect

Engage in dynamic cross-industry collaboration and insightful discussions led by expert facilitators. The interactive virtual format mirrors the creativity and connection of in-person sessions.


Pre-Workshop Preparation

Participation starts with preparation. Upon registration, you'll receive a comprehensive CMG Worksheet to streamline your contributions.


Post-Workshop Deliverables

Within 3-4 weeks, attendees receive:

  • Digital ChromaZone™ Summary: Featuring CMF stories and trend insights.
  • 18-Color Digital Color Card: Complete with NCS notations and sRGB values.


Accurate Color, Seamless Collaboration

To enhance virtual collaboration, CMG recommends submitting colors with original notations and corresponding sRGB or Hex values.


Shape the future of CMF forecasting - register today!

May 1 & 2, 2025

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This is a virtual Workshop

Agenda

  • Day 1 (May 1, 2025)
    11:00 AM - 5:00 PMDay One
    Participants' Worksheet presentations.
    Brainstorming and discussions to determine 3 Color Stories.
    Work on Color Stories and CMF directions.
    Day 2 (May 2, 2025)
    11:00 AM - 5:00 PMDay Two
    Selection of colors, materials and finishes.
    Definition of Key Color per Color Story.
    Color, Material & Finish steering.
    Color naming.

Tickets Register

CMG Member Registration
Member Price $75
NON-Member Registration
$150
Student Registration

Full-time students qualify to attend a workshop for a discounted fee (US$ 50).
Contact Samantha MacLain at cmgforecasting@outlook.com to avail of the discount code to register.
Limited seats.

$150

Facilitators

  • Lisa Galavotti Rea, Facilitator (SED Color Marketing Manager at The Sherwin Williams Company)

    Lisa Galavotti Rea, Facilitator

    SED Color Marketing Manager at The Sherwin Williams Company

  • Janice Fedak, Facilitator (Designer at Janice Fedak Colour & Design)

    Janice Fedak, Facilitator

    Designer at Janice Fedak Colour & Design

  • Erin Egan, Co-Facilitator (Associate Design Manager, Textiles & Materials at Hunter Douglas)

    Erin Egan, Co-Facilitator

    Associate Design Manager, Textiles & Materials at Hunter Douglas

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