DESIGN AND INNOVATION (CCM)
PROFESSORS: GERARDO SANDOVAL OSIO, DANIEL GARCÍA ZURITA, ANA NERI, MIGUEL ÁNGEL JÍMENEZ, ROMAIN ROY-PINOT, OSCAR MIRANDA, LUCERO DONAJI DE LA HUERTA SANTAELLA
Celulosa Doméstica
Celulosa Doméstica is a homeware collection designed by students from Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City Campus, in collaboration with Polybion, a Mexican company specialized in the development of biomaterials.
The collection consists of 36 pieces crafted with Celium™, an innovative bio-textile that mimics the look and feel of animal leather. Focused on the needs of contemporary living, the collection offers adaptable design solutions aligned with modern lifestyles.
Biofilia
Nadia Pichardo Velázquez
Biophilia stems from a simple idea: our objects should adapt to us—not the other way around. This mirror, with its irregular organic shape, is designed to break away from the rigidity of everyday items. Its handcrafted base/pouch functions both as a decorative stand and a protective cover for transport. This duality turns it into more than just a decorative piece; it becomes an extension of the user’s lifestyle—both practical and aesthetic.
Bruma
María Luisa Becerril Hernández
This aroma diffuser addresses the contemporary need to create a welcoming atmosphere from the moment one enters the home, allowing visitors to feel instantly connected to the space. Designed for compact areas, the object is wall-mounted and holds a small bottle of essence with diffuser sticks that are activated by the airflow when the door opens. The scent is gently dispersed as it bounces off the object’s surfaces, surrounding the person with a familiar atmosphere that evokes a sense of belonging—of truly being home.
Anka
Katia Valero
The coat rack is a symbolic gesture: it represents the presence of others in the home, while also embodying the release of one’s own burdens. Its organic design draws inspiration from the morphology of fungi, which in the collective imagination symbolize growth in calmness, in the shade, in silent places.
Just as mushrooms emerge gently—almost like a whisper from nature—the coat rack becomes a soft and welcoming presence in the home. Its curves, living materiality, and non-linear shapes reinforce the idea of rest, of shelter, of allowing oneself to let go.
Pie<dora>
Sara Sofía Castañeda
Outside the doors, footprints mark existence—with a beginning and an end. Pie<dora> is a shoe rack inspired by the traditional kutsunugi-ishi, a Japanese stone placed at the entrance of the home where shoes are removed before entering. This gesture honors the act of arrival, emphasizing cleanliness, humility, and preparation for ceremonial acts.
This shoe rack carries that same symbolic meaning, now brought indoors and positioned in the entryway as a place for grounding oneself through the placement of shoes. It is crafted from a single organic form made of Celium™ and felt, materials that provide both structure and presence. The piece also features a system of snaps that allow it to open and close, adapting fluidly to its surroundings.
Gerbera
Alejandra Acosta Acosta
This jewelry box is designed to hold the small objects that say so much about us—our accessories. More than an organizer, it is a piece that inhabits our personal space: the bedroom. Crafted primarily from Celium™, a soft, contemporary material, the box features a wave-like design that creates gentle cavities—perfect for placing rings, earrings, or necklaces, keeping them visible and neatly arranged.
Its base is made of felt and includes a small wooden cylinder that provides stability, support, and a visual contrast, giving the entire piece an elegant, balanced appearance. This jewelry box is meant to be more than functional—it’s a companion that helps us care for our belongings while also decorating our space with a distinct, personal style.
ARUMA
Xareni Calderón Pérez
This incense holder is an object that connects design with well-being. It is composed of 22 squares of Celium™, hand-stitched together to form a circular structure that serves as a base for a central bowl where the incense rests. Each segment is conceived not only as a structural element, but as a symbol of balance and repetition. The flower-shaped design creates a visually striking, lightweight, and functional form.
This product responds to the needs of those seeking moments of pause in their personal spaces—environments where scent transforms stress into serenity. Its modular design allows for different configurations, adapting in form while remaining fully functional. It is an object for those who value calm, detail, and contemporary craftsmanship.
Nexo
Erika Paola Rodríguez García
Nexo is a card holder that stores more than just memories. It opens like a small personal case, protected by a zipper and compact in design. Inside, it offers two clearly defined sides: one with three elastic loops to organize and secure cables; the other with precise pockets for SD and microSD cards. This interior layout makes it safe, accessible, and ideal for daily transport.
Designed for those who need to carry their digital tools securely and efficiently, Nexo eliminates the hassle of tangled cables and scattered cards. Its design responds to real habits: easy access, optimal storage, and adaptability to changing environments. More than a container, it’s a portable, intuitive, and compact solution—an object that understands that in mobile work, every second and every memory matter.
Sankaku
Erika Paola Galán Oropeza
Influenced by origami and built with a dynamic structure, this laptop stand is designed specifically for the working from home user who need to constantly adapt their space. Its key feature is its ability to fold and compact down to pocket size, making it easy to store and carry in small environments. This quality responds not only to the need for optimizing limited spaces but also to the desire for functional, portable objects that align with a nomadic work rhythm.
Entrelazo
Daniela Murillo Hernández
This project emerges from an analysis of the consumption and lifestyle habits of individuals who value functionality, flexibility, and a meaningful connection with the objects that shape their spaces. Entrelazo, made from Celium™ and metal, aims to meet these needs through a compact and multifunctional design.
Its circular form and reduced size allow it to serve as a base for a vase, a holder for candles or bottles, or simply as a container for everyday use. Celium™, an experimental material made from recycled cellulose, offers sustainable advantages but also presents challenges in terms of strength, water resistance, and finish.
Cáscara
Hasidy Alheli Cruz Davila
This coffee table project responds to both practical and aesthetic needs. Made of wood, it features an upper compartment lined with Celium™, offering a discreet storage solution. Instead of opening in a conventional way, it invites the user to slide their hand beneath the Celium™ layer, creating the subtle sensation of hiding something.
The design aligns with the expectations of a target audience that values organization and visual clarity in their living spaces. It offers a refined way to store everyday items—such as cables, remotes, and more—helping to reduce visual noise.
sENDERO
Carlos Daniel Cruz Guadarrama
Versatile, practical, and rechargeable, Sendero is more than a lamp it’s a lighting experience designed to accompany you throughout the day. Its portable and elegant design allows it to move fluidly from cozy reading corners to intimate dinners, offering warm, adaptable light wherever it's needed.
Beyond the home, Sendero becomes part of your personal style—an object that blurs the line between accessory and function. With Sendero, light is no longer static; it travels with you, reflecting your rhythm and illuminating your path.
NAGA
Julia Fernanda de la Vega
Naga is a decorative object designed for millennials who seek simplicity in aesthetics and the ability to personalize their spaces. At its core is Celium™, a material that invites tactile and visual exploration. The structure consists of wooden spheres connected by neodymium magnets, allowing users to intuitively rearrange the piece.
Both the spheres and the base are made from poplar wood, chosen for its lightness and pleasant texture. The design draws inspiration from the biznaga cactus, subtly evoking nature while aligning with the millennial preference for objects that blend functionality, adaptability, and clean geometric forms.
LINA FOLD
Jorge Luis Heredia Toledo
Lina Fold is a wall-mounted organizing station designed especially for entryways and transitional spaces, those thresholds of the home where keys, letters, and accessories tend to accumulate. Its design meets the need for order without sacrificing warmth or style. Though created for entrances, it easily adapts to other areas of the home based on the user's routine.
Crafted from Celium™, which gives flexibility to its compartments; felt, which provides structure; and natural wood, which lends form and presence, the piece hangs from a cotton cord, making it visually light and easy to install.