Design Hunter features Joel Escalona's remarkable journey, a master in the art of blending design with artistry.

By Leonor Torres Sanz

The creative work of our director, Joel Escalona, was featured in the prestigious magazine Architectural Digest, in a list of Latin American creatives who blur the line between design and art.

Mexican designer Joel Escalona has made a name for himself in the design world with his Noviembre furniture collection, which has been featured in the prestigious Italian magazine Domus alongside other notable Mexican designers and architects such as Enrique Norten, Luis Barragán and Mathias Goeritz . In this collection,

Mexico City boasts a vast array of materials and methods of production, and Joel Escalona has the critical eye and singular vision of the artist – and the combination of the two results in objects of great beauty and character which sit comfortably on both sides of the form-function divide. In fact, Escalona notes that often, for him,

NONO, the renowned furniture company based in Mexico City, has announced Joel Escalona as their new Creative Director and Head of Product. With over a decade of experience as a Product Design Director, Joel brings a wealth of expertise and innovation to the NONO team. He will be responsible for developing and executing successful demand generation campaigns, implementing a service design strategy for high-price ecommerce, and unifying the product assortment, sourcing strategy, and product development process to further fuel brand relevance.

Introducing a special episode of Designaholic podcast, featuring Joel Escalona, the brilliant mind behind NONO's stunning furniture designs. As the creative director of NONO, Joel's passion for design has led him to create exceptional and exclusive pieces that cater to the specific tastes and needs of his clients. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Joel has collaborated with renowned brands such as Roche Bobois and Design Within Reach, and his work has been featured in international exhibitions and design fairs. In this insightful interview with Jorge Diego Etienne, Joel shares his design philosophy, his creative process, and his vision for the future of design. Join us for an inspiring conversation that explores the intersection of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation.

"Design is a manifesto in itself, so it must always have a strong voice that is technologically challenging, symbolically challenging and, of course, functionally effective."

"With this collection, we celebrate the happiness of the sculpturally beautiful, the luxury of appreciating nuances in everyday sensations, the freedom to create with clear emotions, and the lyricism of slow, opulent, and imperfect forms," concluded Joel Escalona.

At 32, ESCALONA is already one of Mexico’s top designers. He’s constantly in motion, working across disciplines, which perhaps explains why so many of his projects address the physics of movement.

The anthology titled Laws of Motion is a series of different typologies such as mirrors, tables, and seating that articulate the great rigor in the productive execution of the company and the level of introspection achieved by the celebrated designer. Only available in a limited edition of nine pieces, plus two author's proofs, each functional sculpture of immaculate silhouette combines materials such as oak, marble, and metal that, when carefully transformed by Breuer, demonstrate the unique result that is achieved through their bespoke carpentry.

NONO's Creative Director Joel Escalona is now on the Editorial Board of Architectural Digest