Interview with Valeriano Villegas Goyos
Born in Mexico City in 1982. Graduated from La Salle University as a Mechanical Engineer in 2007, Valeriano began his career within the automotive industry in the departments of engineering and…
Designer Interview
23 April 2017
Driven by my passion for wooden furniture design, I became a self-taught furniture designer.
In 2010 I opened my own design studio in my hometown in Mexico.
Design for me is about solving people needs through imagination, creativity, and work.
Throughout my career, I have worked with a wide variety of styles, materials, colors, textures, shapes and with different manufacturing techniques; designing tailor made high-end furniture.
My favorite design is the Avante Sofa because its simplicity and
A dining table
When I am challenged to think out of the box
functionality, aesthetics, quality of materials and manufacturability
freedom and encourage
For me, a design is successful when it accomplish its main purpose
Functionality, usability, aesthetics and manufacturability
as designers, we must be aware of developing solutions that do not become problems in the future
I believe that design is moving towards personalization and customization, the creation of unique solutions
In Cuernavaca, Mexico at Universidad Intercontinental in 2013
I find inspiration on basic geometrical forms and natural materials.
Sketched with symmetry and proportion, my designs are highlighted by the natural beauty of wood and characterized by well-defined shapes.
Born in Mexico in 1982, I live now in Germany, I do believe that my designs are somehow affected by the cultural heritage of Mexican roots.
Throughout my creative process, principles of ergonomics and aesthetics go hand-to-hand with the careful selection of RAW materials and manufacturing techniques.
Sofas, dining tables, coffee tables, chairs and credenzas
keep it simple and natural
around 480.45 hours