about CMTEL’s mission is to create a venue for students to visualize the future, giving them the tools and processes they need to turn their projects into reality. The Lab serves as an integral part of the College’s distinctive design sciences and research curriculum, providing future designers with a combination of technical, analytical and research skills, as well as a comprehensive understanding of materials technologies, color application, global trends, sustainability, design research/strategy and business processes. CMTEL is committed to making all of Art Center’s students the best problem solvers, innovators and decision makers in their fields.