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When it comes to the "Prototype" design of the product, it always gives people a sense of "untouchable" distance. But for the new generation of Mexican designers, this is not a problem - at least in the unit exhibition "Inedito" (meaning "not listed") of Mexico Design Week this year. All the "prototype" designs displayed here are not only 100% practical, but also show the exploration of various technologies and materials, showing the plasticity of traditional Mexican crafts.

"Pe" and "Pa" lamp series designed by "Burro" studio

Among them, natural elements are the most common: there are many works of wood, marble, copper and metal, which shows that young designers have mastered such raw materials and techniques very well. Therefore, it depends on the uniqueness of the design if you want to stand out from the works of the earth color system. Among them, Daniel Couttolenc's "ELEMENTOS" series has changed the structural components of the table, followed the golden section ratio, made the structure more abstract and random, and created a fresh sense of vision. The design is inspired by natural elements, The designer explained: "The original function of the soil element is to provide stability, so the legs of the table move downward visually, with a wide and thick shape, which is good for being rooted in the ground; the water is reflected in the flowing table top; the fire will jump up, so I make the legs of the table (on the other side) tapered and inclined to echo this trait; the air corresponds to the overall lightness, making the table suitable for various spaces."

"Antonio y Teodora" side table designed by Aura Carpio and Jazo Romero

Matching different materials is also a distinctive design style: the "Antonia y Teodora" side table designed by Aura Carpio and Jazo Romero and the "Luna" tea table launched by Zamora Studio are good examples. The combination of "wood and copper" of the former gives the materials a contrast in texture. The latter skillfully matches "marble and metal", and makes a design that challenges gravity and balance through the interpretation and interpretation of the moon phase. Speaking of craftsmanship, the flowing surface of "Antonia and Teodora" uses the hand hammering craftsmanship from the town of Delcobray, Santa Clara, western Michoacan; The "moon" relies on exquisite marble technology and special craft to create the visual sense of suspension.

"Apapachua" seat of Raul della Cerda

Ogmma Studios' Maius Collection

The common point of the "Maius" series of Ogma Studio and the "Apapachua" seats of Raul de la Cerda is that they conform to the trend of "roundness" and "comfort" that is popular in the industry. But the former is a daydream of slim style and bold structure. The original intention of the design is to find more reasonable prices without losing the basic comfort and refinement of "international" furniture; The latter, inspired by the Fauvism architecture, uses pink agate material while shaping geometric shapes. In Mexican traditional culture, agate has a spiritual meaning of positive energy, which can bring good luck to users.

"Woven mesh" screen created by "Solares Mota" studio

Mexico's impressive "colorful" aesthetics is particularly prominent in this design exhibition, which takes the sense of nature as the general trend. The "woven grid" screen made by Solares Mota studio seems to be made of simple layered weaving, and its raw materials are sustainable due to the use of recycled plywood and natural pigments. This screen can become a color filter of light in indoor space, which is similar to the "Shades of Light" series and the "Malta" series of Paolo Valle. The former designed by RRRE Studio is named after Japanese "Sora" and "Akebono" - its color application is to reflect the artistic conception and emotional changes brought by light penetrating the structure: blue and yellow sky, and orange and red dawn are color combinations that designers find can manipulate people's perception of space and even increase vitality when dealing with color effects. Similarly, the "Malta" side table, which is designed gradually from green to blue, is also made from the Mediterranean Sea, but its deep color presents a calmer visual effect. With the soft lines and curves of the structure, the overall design is also as described by the designer, which is applicable to all kinds of spaces.

"Shades of Light" series designed by RRRE Studio

The most unexpected works in this "Inedito" exhibition are the "Pe" and "Pa" lamp series that "hope to be copied in large quantities". These two lamps are named after the Spanish slang "Para armarsede Pe a Pa", which means "doing things from beginning to end". Designed by Burro Studio, users can "assemble" or "disassemble" themselves.
"They can not only provide basic lighting, but also because they are flexible to disassemble and easy to produce, which is easier for most people to obtain and bear." The designer explained, "so we most hope that they can be copied in large numbers, and they can be found from department stores to the streets, just like fly swatches, which are approachable and durable."
Interestingly, the "sustainability" that has been widely publicized in various world-famous design exhibitions has not become a big selling point here. The reason may be that Mexican designs are all based on nature, and the process follows tradition. The sense of sustainability and importance have already been internalized in all designs. This is particularly evident in the "Flammulina velutipes lamp" created by the resident (Abitante) studio.

"Flammulina velutipes lamp" created by "Abitante" studio

The appearance of this lamp is as white as pottery. In fact, it is made of recycled paper covered on MDF. Other accessories of lamps also come from materials no longer used by local lamp workshops. This kind of sustainability is the understanding of designer Ana Tron after her research on fungi. She said: "The decomposing power of fungi can transform materials, adapt to the changing environment and regenerate. Therefore, since I set up the studio, I have been committed to developing products with the greatest sensitivity but the least impact on the environment." For her, sustainability is not a choice, but an obligation for all people as residents of the planet. "Facing the climate crisis, we must try to take care of what we have, even if it is not perfect."
Although the Mexican Design Week and the "Inedito" exhibition are only 14 years old, a group of young designers who have made great achievements in the field of raw materials and crafts have emerged, which shows the vision and ambition of the exhibition. But just as the traditional handmade "Pinata" in this country has transformed from a classic cartoon form to a "realistic" portrait and object, the real direction of Mexican design is to flexibly transform the existing process and put it into large-scale and industrial production. After all, isn't the ultimate goal of creating "prototype" design to stimulate the feasibility of production and sales, so as to develop more opportunities in domestic or international markets?

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