PRODUCT FAMILY DESIGN (CeM)
PROFESSORS: MONTSERRAT CASTAÑÓN
Estudio Quinto is a meeting point for five creative perspectives that converge to shape objects that transcend mere functionality. More than a brand, this is a methodology in motion—a constant conversation between different ways of seeing, thinking, and making design. The focus lies in exploring the relationship between humans and objects, seeking not only to address practical needs but also to provoke aesthetic and emotional experiences that create connection and meaning.
CAST
Maximiliano Chávez
Cast is a collection of modular, scalable, and durable organizers designed to support and classify books through a system of structural blocks. Drawing inspiration from the exposed geometries of Brutalist architecture, its forms and textures bring a distinctly industrial and contemporary aesthetic to interior spaces. The metal framework is constructed exclusively through precise cuts and folds—without welding—while the concrete elements are cast from custom-made molds, emphasizing material honesty and formal rigor.
Jantar
Armando Gómez
JANTAR is a collection of cubic and rectangular storage modules designed to offer a practical yet stylish solution for organizing interior spaces. Each unit is crafted from MDF and natural white oak veneer, ensuring both durability and a warm, tactile finish.
What sets JANTAR apart is the use of embossed patterns made from crystal resin in a striking emerald green tone. Inspired by the geometric forms of the Jantar Mantar observatories, these details lend each piece a distinct visual identity, one that seamlessly merges functionality with design.
Solum
Karen Huitrón
Focused on the design of three-dimensional mosaics that explore the interplay between light and shadow, this project employs geometric patterns to generate dynamic visual effects that enrich the surfaces they inhabit.
In this proposal, the mosaics are integrated into a family of stackable vases. Additionally, the project expands into the realm of wall art through a sculptural piece that translates this visual language to the vertical plane, opening new possibilities for composition and spatial exploration.
YEMA
Ana Ramírez
Yema is a collection of mirrors with organic forms that combine wood and textiles to transform spaces through texture.
Embracing a maximalist, handcrafted aesthetic, Yema offers objects that not only reflect their surroundings, but enrich them with identity, warmth, and meaning. Inspired by the growth of the bean and natural development processes, each piece symbolizes a point of origin—like a seedling or yolk—a promise of expansion and transformation.
DUNA
Katerin Alessandra Gonzales Compian
DUNA is a collection of mirrors that engage in dialogue through a continuous carved pine texture, evoking movement as their shared visual language. Each piece can stand on its own, yet when placed together they reveal a flowing sequence that extends across the wall like a gesture of continuity, making visible the relationship between form, material, and movement.