Diseño y barro – Estudiantes de secundaria San José Manialtepec
The project consists in the development of new shapes, inspired by endemic seeds and geometrical volumes. As well as the reinterpretation of animals made out of low temperature fired clay with chia seeds added to them, typical of the Oaxaca region.
Log-Piece
Sin Título (2019)
Escultura de barro con semillas adheridas
Sin Título (2019)
Escultura de barro con semillas adheridas
Spain
Design Director of the high-end furniture brand Cedrón Atelier
Born in Seville, Spain (1984) Marco develops interest in design and creativity from young, and especially since studying industrial design and architecture at the Instituto Europeo di Design in Madrid, where he graduated in July 2011.
In 2013 he constitutes his own studio in Mexico City and Madrid, developing a consistent body of work characterized by the combination of traditional and experimental materials, exploring tradition and culture themes, working on new approaches to everyday life and the importance of objects as cultural conduits.
Perceiving his role as a bridge between craft, industry and user, the studio develops projects that link research, design industry, the business community and society.
Complementing the activity of the studio, Marco Villa Mateos lectures and workshops in various educational institutions.
Currently, he is Design Director of the high-end furniture brand Cedrón Atelier and he is co-founder of MA Developers, a business network for the development of boutique real estate projects.
