Dezeen School Shows: furniture which is specifically designed to suit the needs of women's bodies is included in this school show by students at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey.

Also included is a musical tool designed for visually impaired people and ceramic condiment holders inspired by Mexican culture.

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey

Institution: Tecnologico de Monterrey
School: Architecture, Art and Design (EAAD)
Course: Horizontes 2024
Tutors: Professors of Tecnológico de Monterrey

School statement:

"EAAD is conformed by students all over the country at Tec de Monterrey Institution and it focuses on training professionals capable of facing contemporary challenges in these fields through innovation, creativity and sustainability, by supporting the students' initiatives and giving visibility to their work.

"Since the founding of our school, it has been a member of prestigious organisations such as the International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media (CUMULUS), the World Design Organisation (WDO), the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), UN-Habitat and the Association of Institutions of Architectural Education of the Mexican Republic (ASINEA) and it has stood at the top 50 according to the QS World University Ranking by Subject, 2024.

"Each exhibition showcases the best projects created by design students. All the selected projects stand out for their high conceptual and execution quality, as well as their alignment with the principles and DNA of the Tecnológico de Monterrey School of Design.

"Every end of the semester our students put on a final exhibition on each of their campuses. This is a small sample of ten of the most significant collections and projects of the Tecnologico de Monterrey School of Design."

Acobijo by Airam Ruelas

"Designed to help those who keep culinary traditions alive, 'acobijo' is born from the feeling of security of the kitchen of our childhood home, which nourished us body and soul.

"It consists of a molcajete and a mill, limiting the movement of the wrists to avoid pain and reduce wear and tear in the area.

"Winner, Sustainable Category – CEM."

Student: Airam Ruelas
Courses: Thinking and Creative Process, Specification of Products and Services, Design and Innovation
Tutors: Mariana Solís, Joel Olguín, Laura Nino, Raymundo Acosta and Christian Gómez

Machila by Emilano Sánchez

"Machilia is a set of ceramic condiment holders inspired by the street cuisine of Mexico, which seeks to reflect the vitality of food stalls and the values ​​related to food as a collective action in our culture.

"This family of products consists of a salt shaker, a pepper shaker, a bowl and a sauce boat.

"Home Category Winner – CEM."

Student: Emilano Sánchez
Course: Product Family Design, Modularity and Optimisation and Extended Experience
Tutors: Montserrat Castañón, Liliana Ovalle and Leticia Gatyán

Music. All by Nimbe Ruis

"Music, a universal language except when it comes to studying it.

"Music. An inclusive tool for people with visual disabilities, it uses potentiometers that simulate the staff and emits musical notes.

"Thus, with a raised score, users identify and memorise notes by touch and reproduce them in music.

"Winner, Emotions Category – CEM."

Student: Nimbe Ruis
Course: Integral Project: Design and Emerging Technologies
Tutors: Lobsanth Ortega and Ricardo Espinosa

Fémina 01 by Valentina González

"Fémina 01 is furniture designed in line with anthropometric measurements of Mexican women, criticising androcentric standardisation in design.

"Its reversible seat allows the user to choose the side that best suits their body.

"The reddish tones symbolise strength and hope, promoting dialogue about the role of women in design.

"Winner, Entrepreneurship Category – CEM."

Student: Valentina González
Course: Integral Project: Development of Strategic Design Projects
Tutors: Andrea Pazos and Manuel López

Entropía by Brenda Lee, Ana Hernández, Paola Zarate and Sebastián Arroyo

"Entropy is a machine that generates patterns based on human interaction, representing the chaos in migrant life.

"It has three moments: the migrant's routine, the trigger of migration (user's interaction) and the chaos after the loss of everyday life.

"It reflects the experience of Angie, a Colombian migrant in Mexico, seeking to generate empathy.

"Winner, Social Category and Honour Category – CCM."

Students: Brenda Lee, Ana Hernández, Paola Zarate and Sebastián Arroyo
Course: Form, function, sense and value
Tutors: José de La O, Pier Paolo Peruccio and Oscar Miranda

Silvestre by Valeria Casas

"Inspired by an iconic and mystical plant from Mexican culture, the cactus.

"The shape resembles the thin and asymmetrical arms of this plant, seeking stylisation and elegance."

Student: Valeria Casas
Course: Concentration of art, object and fashion
Tutors: Ayrton Miranda, Zita González, Claudia Kleemann, Alejandro Diaz and Cristina Robles

Dualidad by Monica Isobel Lemus

"Duality is a unique vase that creates a fascinating optical illusion focused on the flower and its beauty.

"With a minimalist and elegant design, this vase features a mirror strategically placed behind the flower, giving the impression that there is an additional flower floating in space and allowing different angles of the flower to be seen from a single position.

"This visual effect delights the eye, transforming any space into a scene of beauty and mystery."

Student: Monica Isobel Lemus
Course: Workshop: plant-based
Tutors: Henry Julier and Jorge Diego Etienne

Hihamt by Ana Sofía Valenzuela Hernández, Ana Sofía Yeomans Molina, Victoria Moreno Cruz and Carla Paulina Fuentes Hernández

"Hihamt arises from the need to create a fun educational resource for children and young people to learn Cmiique iitom, promoting interest in their native language and preserving the language.

"Inspired by the natural resources of Punta Chueca and the Comca'ac calendar, the board game incorporates elements such as the sea, sand, sky and stars."

Students: Ana Sofía Valenzuela Hernández, Ana Sofía Yeomans Molina, Victoria Moreno Cruz and Carla Paulina Fuentes Hernández
Course: Form, Function, Sense and Value
Tutors: Hugo Martínez, René Corella, Edgar Ludert, Luis Franco, Jaime Solorzano and Diana Jiménez

Grö by Bruno Díaz, Diego Carrillo and Joshwa Gutiérrez

"Grö is a modular system for people with physical and cognitive disabilities, implemented in the New World IAP.

"It optimises ergonomics and efficiency in greenhouses for heavy use, with trays that make cleaning and transporting plants easier.

"Its adaptable structure allows for efficient material handling, prioritising accessibility.

"Outstanding Winner – QRO."

Students: Bruno Díaz, Diego Carrillo and Joshwa Gutiérrez
Course: Form, Function, Sense and Value
Tutors: Ayca Kinik, Francisco Martínez, Luis Cordoba and Mario Martínez

Entrelazos by Ximena Monroy, Michelle Díaz and Juan Carlos Rodríguez

"Entrelazos transforms the painting experience into a three-dimensional game with moving beads and curved tubular structures.

"This playful furniture allows unlimited combinations, stimulating the creativity and motor development of childhood, evoking the freedom and fluidity of the stroke when painting, and encouraging free play and exploration."

"Outstanding Winner – CCM."

Students: Ximena Monroy, Michelle Díaz and Juan Carlos Rodríguez
Courses: Thinking and Creative Process, Specification of Products and Services, Design and Innovation (CCM)
Tutors: Gerado Osio, Daniel Zuita, Marcelo Ramírez, Hilda Varela, Yuruen Lerma, Romain Roy-Point and Alberto Mendoza

Partnership content

This school show is a partnership between Dezeen and Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.