Ritual
Incense Burner
Designed | Produced | Presented
Ritual is a statement piece about introspection and the discovery of oneself through shadows and contemplation. An object that seeks a balance between physical functionality and spirituality.
Inspired by the Metabolist movement, the piece is a modular copalera composed of four stackable elements, each crafted from solid aluminum using both conventional and CNC lathe techniques. It acts as a living object—one that breathes from within and transforms the space around it, guiding the user into different levels of contemplation through the ritual of burning copal.
We led the design, production coordination, product launch, and collaborated with the photographer on art direction for the piece’s visual presentation.
The object was presented at Inédito ’21 during Mexico Design Week.
Kaijū
Floral Vase
Designed | Produced | Presented
Kaiju (怪獣) is a strange creature drawn from Japanese cinema and art; an enduring metaphor for chaos, destruction, and the unfamiliar. This project reimagines that mythology through a sculptural family of ceramic objects, led by a three-headed flower vase that embraces imbalance, asymmetry, and expressive form.
Designed by Sebastián Zorrilla and developed in collaboration with Katachi Studio, We led the full material research and consultation process; defining ceramic compositions, testing finishes, and overseeing quality through production.
In parallel, Katachi Studio directed the creative launch of the piece, including visual storytelling, photography art direction, and floral styling in collaboration with Anthos Floral Studio, whose arrangements brought the narrative tone of the object into full expression.
Arrows
Earrings
Designed | Produced | Presented
Arrows are the first earrings we have designed, produced, and presented as part of a personal exercise to honor Gerardo’s hometown, Torreón, Coahuila, home to Peñoles and one of Mexico’s most significant silver production centers. In this context, many local designers are encouraged to explore jewelry as a natural expression of regional craft.
At the time, he resisted the idea of designing within what he perceived as market expectations. But over time, Gerardo came to understand the importance of embracing and elevating local strengths, not avoiding them. Arrows represent that shift; a design exercise that pays tribute to where he comes from, and a reminder that the only limits are the ones we place on ourselves.