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Services

CMF Design Studio partners with brands to develop color, textiles, materials, and cohesive collections. Combining trend research, hands on sourcing, and strong vendor collaboration to bring ideas to life. 

Color Development
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Color Development

  • Color direction and palette development

  • Alignment with brand positioning and market trends

  • Color approvals

  • Color coordination 

  • Collaboration with supplier/mill/vendor

Textile Development

Textile Development

  • Fabric development from concept to production

  • Collaboration with supplier/mill/vendor

  • Construction, performance, and application guidence

  • Sampling oversight and refinement

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Sourcing & Vendor
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Sourcing &Vendor Collaboration

  • Identification of mills and suppliers

  • Material sourcing aligned to cost, specification, and quality targets

  • Development coordination and communication

Collection Curation

Collection Curation

  • Assortment planning and cohesion

  • Balance, design, and color across the collection

  • Editing and refining current collections

Trend Research
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Trend Research

  • Translate market trends into actionable color, material, and textile direction

  • Develop trend boards and seasonal narratives

  • Apply trends to consumer products, home textiles, apparel, and collection development.

“I worked with Christa for over 15 years across a wide range of projects. She consistently brings a fresh, thoughtful perspective and has a strong ability to translate feedback and market insights into portfolios that truly resonate. With a keen eye for color, design and detail, Christa combines creativity with strategic thinking. Her passion for her work and collaborative approach make her an exceptional partner and consultant"

Kelly Foster 

Senior Director, North America 

Product Management

Hunter Douglas

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