Dezeen School Shows: a clock that speeds up to ensure its users are on time is among the household object designs by students at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey.
Also featured is a vase crafted from acrylic that preserves the flowers it holds, and a sculpture made of copper and wood, which is informed by Tibetan singing bowls.
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
Institution: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
School: Architecture, Art and Design (EAAD)
Courses: Workshop Living Dimensions “Immersive objects for hybrid living” with Kevin Henry
Tutors: Kevin Henry, Gloria Vania Hernandez, Yuliana Tónix, Alejandro Díaz and Luis Miguel Gutierrez
School statement:
“As part of NYCxDesign 2025, Tecnológico de Monterrey presents Living Dimensions at ICFF – an exhibition that explores how emerging Mexican designers interpret the intersections between material, culture and emotion.
“The exhibition displays experimental objects created by students, including lamps, mirrors, vases and decorative accessories, which are suitable for evolving environments.
“Living Dimensions explores how everyday objects can be improved through the integration of sounds, vibrations, light and additional features.”
Plunger Lamp by Emiliano H Sánchez
“Plunger Lamp is a table lamp that invites us to rethink the relationship between the object and its environment.
“Its design proposes a manual gesture that, when activated, consciously anchors light in the space, challenging the inertia of everyday objects.
“With each action, not only is the environment illuminated, but an emotional connection is generated that counteracts the usual disconnection imposed by automation.
“This lamp positions itself as a disruptive element that transforms the home into a setting of interaction, awareness and constant reconfiguration.”
Student: Emiliano H Sánchez
Course: Workshop Living Dimensions “Immersive objects for hybrid living”
Tutors: Yuliana Tónix, Joel Olguín, Montserrat Castañón, Gerardo Osio, José de la O and Aldo Cañedo
Candle by Estefanía Castorena Ruíz
“This bedside lamp invites you to create moments of calm and connection within your home.
“Inspired by the ancient symbolism of the candle as an element of protection, peace and wellbeing, this portable lamp can be easily moved and used in different spaces.
“Its design evokes the dripping of melted wax, reflecting intimate rituals of warm, soft light. The body of the lamp is made of poplar wood, a noble and honest material that provides visual and sensory warmth.
“Its functional design also allows it to be used as a lantern, adapting to different everyday needs without losing its symbolic essence.
“Candle not only illuminates, it also transforms the environment, promoting a more conscious and present user experience.”
Student: Estefanía Castorena Ruíz
Course: Workshop Living Dimensions “Immersive objects for hybrid living”
Tutors: Joel Olguin and Yuliana Tónix
Hogar y fuego by Maria Fernanda Arellano Herrera
“This interactive sculpture represents fire as the symbolic core of a constantly evolving home.
“Inspired by its role as the guardian of the flame, the piece acts as a living organism that responds to changes in sound, reflecting the dynamics of family life.
“Made of three materials that represent the historical changes in housing, it symbolises the physical transformations every family experiences.
“Where there are people, there is fire. If there is fire, there is a home. If there are no people, there is no fire, and if there is no fire, there is no home.”
Student: Maria Fernanda Arellano Herrera
Course: Workshop Living Dimensions “Immersive objects for hybrid living”
Tutors: Yuliana Tónix and Joel Olguin
Natsku by Ariadne Esperanza Tapia Gómez
“Natsku is a handcrafted piece made of hammered copper, featuring a concave form inspired by Tibetan singing bowls.
“Through this form, it reinterprets their symbolic and spiritual presence. At the centre of the cylinder, a rotating walnut wood ring is integrated, functioning as a dynamic and conscious element.
“The rotation of the ring offers a tactile experience that invites meditation and connection with the object. The contrast between copper and wood expresses the duality between permanence and change.
“Natsku arises from the desire to inhabit deep dreaming and conscious vibration. Its name comes from the Purépecha words Nanátsï (to resonate) and Kupúri (soul), which together translate to ‘the soul that resonates’.”
Student: Ariadne Esperanza Tapia Gómez
Course: Workshop Living Dimensions “Immersive objects for hybrid living”
Tutor: Gloria Vania Hernandez
Softened Ripeness by Balkis GoVar
“In a world fixated on permanence and perfection, Softened Ripeness reframes decay as beauty. More than a fruit holder, this object becomes a stage for transformation, honouring the softening, wrinkling and aromatic bloom of fruit.
“As time passes, proximity sensors trigger a gentle glow across its brass surface, turning daily interaction into quiet ritual. This piece invites reflection: not to discard change, but to witness it. Celebrating the sensual, ephemeral life of matter.”
Student: Balkis GoVar
Course: Workshop Living Dimensions “Immersive objects for hybrid living”
Tutors: Yuliana Tónix and Joel Olguin
Shared peel by Nerea Beltran del Rio villarreal
“Shared Peel is a modular and portable lamp system that offers a versatile and sustainable solution for everyday lighting.
“Consisting of five rechargeable units, this project allows light to be brought to a variety of spaces, from the home and office to outdoor activities.
“Its modular design allows the configuration to be adapted to the user’s needs, while its portability ensures functionality on the go. The lamps are also rechargeable, reducing dependence on conventional energy sources, promoting sustainable choices.
“Shared Peel integrates design, technology and functionality to respond flexibly to different usage contexts.”
Student: Nerea Beltran del Rio villarreal
Course: Workshop Living Dimensions “Immersive objects for hybrid living”
Tutor: Luis Miguel Gutierrez
Daylights by Aylinn Iglesias Carré
“Daylights are modular lamps, consisting of four changeable pieces inspired in the circadian cycle.
“The intention is to represent the times during the day (morning, noon, afternoon and night) through shapes, textures and colours.
“It seeks to convey various sensations throughout the day as the user interacts with it.
“The lamps can be used together or individually on different rooms of the home.”
Student: Aylinn Iglesias Carré
Course: Workshop Living Dimensions “Immersive objects for hybrid living”
Tutor: Gloria Vania Hernandez
Melora by Valeria De Alba
“Melora welcomes you with a calming sound of a wind chime, by placing your keys in the plate and interacting with the sound of the object it creates a sense of calmness arriving at your home.
“Melora is a tabletop wind chime designed to welcome you home with serenity.
“Inspired by the gentle and relaxing tones of traditional wind chime, it greets you in the simple act of calm.
“Crafted with matte black aluminium tubes, featuring a soft walnut wood striker and a cream ceramic dish.
“Melora is perfect for placing your keys or small daily essentials.
“Rather than hanging, Melora rests elegantly on any surface, offering both a soothing sound and a sense of grounding.
“It is more than an object, it is a ritual of release, inviting you to let go of the day’s weight and settle into peace.”
Student: Valeria De Alba
Course: Workshop Living Dimensions “Immersive objects for hybrid living”
Tutor: Gloria Vania Hernandez
Orai: Making Time Tangible by Carolina Delgado Rangel
“Orai is a thoughtfully designed analogue clock created to redefine how we perceive time.
“By visually representing the urgency of upcoming commitments, Orai addresses the phenomenon of time blindness through intuitive motion.
“Unlike traditional clocks, the crescent-shaped element of Orai moves slowly when ample time remains before an appointment, progressively accelerating as the moment draws nearer.
“This dynamic shift visually communicates urgency, motivating users to efficiently manage their time and prepare accordingly.
“Orai isn’t merely a timepiece – it’s an invitation to truly see and understand time, empowering users to master punctuality and enhance their daily routines with newfound awareness and clarity.”
Student: Carolina Delgado Rangel
Course: Workshop Living Dimensions “Immersive objects for hybrid living”
Tutor: Gloria Vania Hernandez
Efímera by Daniella Reyna
“We receive flowers at different moments in our lives, sometimes in love, sometimes in sorrow.
“Though their beauty is short-lived, flowers can leave a lasting impact. They teach important lessons about time, presence and appreciation. This is the essence of Efímera.
“Efímera is a flower vase that in corporates time and memory to create a museum of all the flowers it has held.
“Its body is inspired by an abstract hourglass that symbolises the continuous flow of time, while the blue cylinder inside represents the present moment. Efímera invites us to cherish the now, honour the past and embrace the future.
“Crafted from acrylic, Efímera features two faces that each hold an acrylic plane. These can be separated to press and preserve flowers or petals, capturing tender or bittersweet memories directly within the vase itself.”
Student: Daniella Reyna
Course: Workshop Living Dimensions “Immersive objects for hybrid living”
Tutor: Gloria Vania Hernandez
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.
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