ELEMENTAL Y COTIDIANO

CURRENTLY EXHIBITED AT INÉDITO 2024

The Elemental y Cotidiano project showcases the work of fourth-semester students who, driven by creativity and a commitment to a sustainable future, developed home products using biocomposites. These young designers not only met the challenge of creating practical solutions but did so with the conviction that design can positively impact the planet.

Biomaterials offer a design-forward approach, introducing products with an eco-friendly lifecycle. Elemental y Cotidiano invites us to rethink the relationship between users and their environment, promoting conscious material use and sustainability in daily life. Each piece in this collection reflects the spirit of a generation aiming to redefine the everyday with solutions that meet present needs while considering our legacy for the future.

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ALMA MADRE

Dalia Nicolás

Alma Madre is born from an empathetic perspective, inspired by the profound bond between humans and nature, symbolizing maternal care and protection.

Made with sustainable materials, its design evokes the harvest process of legumes by elderly women. Created to capture the essence of adaptability and harmony in every detail.

rubrum

Camila Nieves

Rubrum is a bioplastic product created from scratch, designed to replicate the appearance of menstrual bleeding and open conversations around existing stigmas and prejudices on the topic.

Its storage function for menstrual products is crafted for user comfort.

pequeña quebrada

Fabricio Martínez

Pequeña Quebrada is a project inspired by the iconic symbols of Acapulco, aiming to honor the pride of its people, bring them together, and provide warmth and light in a single place.

Inspired by the rock formations of La Quebrada, in Acapulco, it features a set of candleholders made from a biomaterial blend of sand and starch, serving as the base material for both tall and small candleholders.

zoo-ensamble

Karla Sofía Durón

Zoo-Ensamble is an assembly toy with interchangeable animal pieces, designed to stimulate creativity and enhance children's cognitive skills.

Made from a soft biomaterial blend of plaster, starch, glycerin, gelatin, and water, it helps soothe negative emotions through sensory play.

acobijo

Airam Ruelas

SUSTAINABILITY PRIZE AT HORIZONTES 2024

Designed to support those who keep culinary traditions alive, Acobijo emerges from the comforting feeling of a home kitchen that nourished both body and soul. It includes a mortar and a grinder, designed to limit wrist movement, helping to reduce pain and wear in the area.

emovere

Montserrat Cárdenas

This project helps children identify, understand, and manage their emotions in a healthy way. Using a bioplastic made from gelatin and starch, it provides a safe space for children to explore and express their emotions positively.

The initiative fosters feelings of security, empowerment, and self-discovery, encouraging a supportive environment for emotional growth in their daily lives.

ORANDO

Viviana Levy

Oratory that provides peace and tranquility by creating an intimate connection with those emotions and feelings that become a emotional and mental weight.

oasis

Regina Rojas

"Take refuge in me, and with me, reclaim the space that is yours."

Many women in Mexico face shame around caring for their health and sexuality due to cultural norms and pervasive machismo. This issue worsens with the loss of privacy following a natural disaster. In this sense, Oasis, more than just an organizer, it symbolizes and provides a safe space—a place users can call entirely their own, aiming to restore the sense of belonging and intimacy they may have lost.

Éter

Paola Sánchez

"Darkness isn’t bad, but I’m here to protect you."

Soft and comforting, with rounded shapes and colors that convey tranquility and safety, this protective light reimagines the sea. Inspired by marine animals, its natural glow and adjustable light levels allow children to control the brightness according to their needs and preferences, giving them a sense of control over their surroundings and helping them feel safer at night.

tonameyatl

Paulina L Gamíz

Tonameyatl is a rainwater filter adaptable to any type of bucket, capable of filtering thanks to a special membrane. This filter can convert water into clean (non-potable) water for use in tasks such as laundry or household cleaning, among others.

Accompanying this filter are two plates made of biomaterial created with sand, starch, and water, which help to provide stability to the structure and prevent it from falling during a storm.