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Balance isn’t found—it’s crafted: Lull
The Lull collection by Joel Escalona explores the delicate dance between balance and tension.
Asymmetry and Elegance in Elefante Desks
The asymmetry of the Elefante desks is intentional, designed to catch the eye and provoke thought. Every unexpected line and shape serves a purpose, breaking the monotony of conventional desk designs.
Tranquil Elegance in Sereno Console Designs
Embracing a minimalist philosophy, each piece in the Sereno Collection commands attention without the clamor of additional adornment. Imagine wooden sculptures reminiscent of smooth, tranquil pebbles—each one thoughtfully placed, enhancing the innate elegance of the furniture. These aren’t just functional items; they are standalone pieces of art.
Modernist Touch in Brutalist Side Tables
Explore the Elefante Collection's side tables, where Joel Escalona blends Mexican Modernism with Brutalism, creating timeless pieces. Each table, crafted from vintage-finish oak, exemplifies strength and elegance, serving as both functional furniture and focal points in any interior setting.
Explore Brutalist Beauty with Elefante Furniture
Joel Escalona’s Elefante Collection for NONO blends Brutalist geometric shapes with Modernist light-play, echoing Mexican architectural legends Luis Barragán and Ricardo Legorreta
Socle Dining Tables: Where Design Meets Heritage
Welcome to the world of the Socle Dining Table Series, where dining transcends the ordinary, becoming an intimate exploration of beauty and design. With NONO, you’re not just selecting furniture; you’re embracing an art form that elevates the essence of home and heart.
Muted: Modernism Meets Brutalism in Seating
A collection that harmoniously blends the understated elegance of Modernism with the formidable essence of Brutalism. This isn’t just a set of chairs; it’s a bold statement of design philosophy, crafted with the mastery of over a decade’s worth of Mexican craftsmanship.
Unseen Force: Reinventing Tables as Artful Narratives
In a world where tables aren't just functional pieces, but eloquent storytellers, Where art seamlessly integrates with utility. Here, tables are not just platforms for display; they are an integral part of a cohesive artistic expression, where each form complements and enhances the other.
EMERGENTE — ZONA MACO DISEÑO 2024
EMERGENTE, presented by ZONA MACO DESIGN, celebrated its fourth edition from February 7 to 11 at the Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City. This prominent platform sought to promote the talent of young designers, offering a showcase for original projects that are distinguished by their high conceptual and discursive quality.
Laws of Motion: Redefining Everyday Objects
The collection titled Laws of Motion created by Joel Escalona is a series of diverse typologies like room dividers, tables, and seats.
Unseen Force: The Art of Organic Sculpture
This isn't just about crafting a sculpture; it's about capturing a slice of the natural world, fused with the inspiration of the creativity of masters like Isamu Noguchi, and Jean Arp.
Booleanos: Balance in Contrast
Step into the world of the Booleanos Collection by Joel Escalona—a symphony of construction and deconstruction, visually represented in contrasting wood finishes. Offering a unique optical illusion, this collection challenges conventional balance and symmetry. From stylish credenzas to versatile coffee tables, Booleanos infuses any space, be it a snug corner or a dynamic workspace, with a distinctive charm.
SBFA Gallery Presents: Joel Escalona's Still Stand at Art Miami
Explore Joel Escalona's 'Still Stand' sculptures at Art Miami, presented by SBFA Gallery. Captured by Mariana Achach, these pieces unite the simplicity of wood with contemporary art, embodying tranquility and nature's strength in a prestigious art fair setting.
Podio: Architectural Elegance
Introducing Podio, not just any coffee table but your life's silent stage. Dive into a design journey where cylinders become pillars of beauty and functionality, echoing architectural precision. Beyond being a table, Podio is an unsung hero of your space: a bench, a gathering point, and a conversation catalyst. It's more than furniture—it's a narrative.
Moments of serenity you can physically touch.
Introducing Still Stand Sculptures: moments of serene artistry carved in wood. Delve deep into contours and curves that invite a touch, emanating tranquility. More than aesthetics, wood offers raw beauty and grace. Customized for your space, these pieces don't just occupy, they enrich, turning homes into personal sanctuaries of calm amidst life's chaos.
Introducing Socle Collection
Discover Socle: not just a table, but an art statement. Drawing inspiration from Donatello's Renaissance sculptures to Brancusi's 20th-century masterpieces, Socle redefines furniture. Crafted from expressive solid wood, it transforms ordinary spaces into art galleries. Dive into a world where furniture is not just functional, but also a reflection of historical art evolution.
Let's talk about sketches.
Designing is not just about flawless outcomes; it's about the beautiful process of failing, learning, and growing. Dive deep into the world of sketches—those unrefined, raw bursts of inspiration that fuel creativity. These seemingly simple drawings are rich with possibilities, inviting interpretations and nurturing evolving ideas. Much like this text, every sketch tells a story of exploration, a narrative of design in its purest form, always seeking, never settling.
Imagine if furniture could meditate; that's Sereno.
Discover the Sereno Collection by NONO: furniture that embodies aesthetic mindfulness. Designed not as mere objects but architectural elements, each piece invites tranquility into your space. Experience design that's both visually stunning and inherently practical.
Solace in Asymmetry
In designing the Solace series, I wanted to create something that not only appealed to the eye but bring comfort by its presence. The deviation from traditional shapes wasn't a mere aesthetic choice; it was an intentional journey toward something more profound. It's about recognizing that comfort, peace, and solace can be found in unexpected places, in lines that defy the ordinary, in forms that challenge the conventional.
Don't just show up to class
Let me tell you a secret in the creative world: there's no magic formula for "success", but there are many valuable lessons you need to know. Here I share with you some equations (without numbers) that I would have loved to know when I was studying design: