Design goes beyond aesthetics. It is a tool that profoundly influences the way we inhabit spaces, work, interact with one another, and experience our surroundings. Through the insights and experiences of renowned architects, interior designers, and leaders from prominent firms in the industry, this conversation will explore the impact of design on everyday life, its ability to foster well-being, and its fundamental role in creating meaningful experiences.
Dialogue among the different speakers:
- Marisabel Gómez Vázquez, Founder and President | AI Interiores
- Claudina Flores, Creative Director | Estudio Claudina Flores
- Cristina Grappin, Founder and Director | Estudio Cristina Grappin
- Marina Leboreiro, Managing Partner | Faci Leboreiro
- Penélope de la Madrid, Founder and Director | Ábaka Interiores
- Alejandra Tornel, Founding Partner | HEMAA
- Moderator: Greta Arcila, CEO and Founder | Glocal Design Magazine
Design goes beyond aesthetics. It is a powerful tool that deeply influences the way we inhabit spaces, work, connect with others, and experience our surroundings. Through the vision and experience of renowned architects, interior designers, and leaders of prominent firms in the industry, this conversation will explore the impact of design on everyday life, its ability to foster well-being, and its essential role in creating meaningful experiences.
The participants will share their professional journeys, the challenges they have faced as entrepreneurs and creative leaders, and the opportunities they see within an industry that is constantly evolving. They will also reflect on the present and future of interior design, the importance of supporting new generations of professionals, and the responsibility of using their practice to improve people’s quality of life through spaces that are more human-centered, functional, and conscious.
Founder and President of AI Interiores, she has led one of Mexico’s most renowned interior design, architecture, art consulting, and procurement firms for more than four decades.
Under her leadership, the firm has completed more than 450 projects for some of the world’s most prestigious hotel brands, including St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, JW Marriott, Hyatt, Thompson, Hilton, and One&Only, among many others.
Her career has received numerous distinctions, reflecting a vision that combines creativity, operational excellence, and innovation.
Mexican designer and architect specializing in comprehensive architecture and interior design projects.
She holds a degree in Industrial Design from Tecnológico de Monterrey, a Master’s degree in Architecture and Environmental Design from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, and a postgraduate degree in Architectural and Object Lighting from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia.
With more than eleven years of experience, she leads her studio with offices in Guadalajara and Mexico City. Her work is distinguished by the integration of natural materials, artisanal processes, and a deeply human approach to design, with each project seeking to create emotional connections and meaningful experiences.
Architect who graduated with honors from Tecnológico de Monterrey and pursued interior design studies in Florence, Italy.
After a decade as lead architect at Ezequiel Farca + Cristina Grappin Architecture & Design, she founded her own studio in 2021.
Her practice is characterized by a deep understanding of social and natural contexts, along with a constant pursuit of timeless spaces that create identity, a sense of belonging, and a strong connection with those who inhabit them.
Co-founder of Faci Leboreiro, a firm recognized for developing architecture and interior design projects that combine conceptual rigor, aesthetic sensitivity, and functionality.
She complemented her academic training with studies at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
Her work is distinguished by the creation of spaces that transcend trends to become memorable human experiences, where design serves as a tool to dignify and enrich everyday life.
Graphic designer and Director of Ábaka Interiores, a multidisciplinary creative laboratory focused on creating spaces with a strong identity and narrative of their own.
She is also co-creator of Casa Besign, a platform that brings together interior design, art, design, and architecture through the restoration of historic properties in Puebla.
Her collaborative vision has helped consolidate projects recognized for their ability to integrate multiple creative disciplines and generate deeply meaningful spatial experiences
Architect graduated from Universidad Iberoamericana and co-founder of HEMAA, an architecture and development firm based in Mexico City.
Her work focuses on creating livable spaces that harmoniously integrate context, functionality, and human experience. HEMAA’s practice is distinguished by meticulous attention to detail, the development of project-specific solutions, and the creation of atmospheres that enhance users’ quality of life.
With more than 28 years of experience in specialized media, Greta Arcila founded Glocal Design Magazine in 2017 with the aim of creating a comprehensive platform dedicated to promoting design in all its expressions, including architecture, interior design, industrial design, textile design, and product design.
Today, Glocal Design Magazine has established itself as a multiplatform publication with national and international reach, fostering dialogue among professionals, industry leaders, and end users through a global perspective rooted in a strong local identity.
