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Joel Escalona

Born: 1986

Hometown: Mexico City

Based in: Mexico City

Joel Escalona is a multi-talented artist and designer who blends technology, art, and philosophy in his work. With a background in industrial design and experience in teaching, creative direction, and business consulting, he has a unique perspective on creating innovative products and designs.

Joel has worked with global brands such as Design Within Reach, Roche Bobois, Opinion Ciatti, BD Barcelona, Tane, Pirwi, Nouvel to develop and launch cutting-edge products. He has also been the creative director at BREUER and Taller Maya, where he designed a wide range of products and established creative pillars for each business.

In addition to running his own design and art practice, Joel leads NONO, a design brand that specializes in custom-made furniture, and is a managing partner at ACHACH, an agency that focuses on portrait, product, and interior photography.

As a design professor at CENTRO and Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico City, Joel is committed to sharing his professional knowledge and experience with his students. He is also a frequent speaker in the creative community, discussing all aspects of design.

Joel's work has been showcased at events such as Art Basel in Switzerland, ICFF in New York, Maison & Objet in Paris, Salone Internazionale del Mobile Di Milano, and ZONAMACO in Mexico, among others. His designs have also been featured in museums and exhibitions, as well as in prestigious design publications and books around the world, providing significant editorial value for his clients and collaborators.

 



Joel Escalona In The Studio

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More About Joel Escalona

Question IconWhat inspires you?

Joel finds inspiration in the present. His work is a clear reflection of the events and culture surrounding him: his furniture is designed with contemporary spaces and people in mind, and his personal editions project is an intimate reflection of how his mind works.

Question IconWhat are 3 words that best describe your work?

Pragmatic, humorous and poetic.

Question IconWhere do you go for inspiration?

Everywhere. Joel finds inspiration in the present, and his work reflects his understanding of it.


Collections Featuring Joel Escalona

16 Collections

Whimsy and Wonder

Whimsy and Wonder

29 Artists, 30 Products

Last updated: March 5, 2025

Graphic Art Deco

Graphic Art Deco

22 Artists, 33 Products

Last updated: March 5, 2025

The Vibrancy of Contemporary Mexican Art

The Vibrancy of Contemporary Mexican Art

15 Artists, 28 Products

Last updated: October 2, 2024


Articles Featuring Joel Escalona

2 Articles


Credentials

Awards

AHEC Design Awards | Trajectory Award

2019

Delta Awards | Indoors products

2018

MExican9th Biennal of Design | First place

2017

Premio Iconos del Diseño 2016 | Best Furniture Design

2016

Annual Original Furniture Design Award | Original Furniture

2010