María Bravo (b. 1998, Mexico City) is an artist whose work exists at the intersection of research, design, and art. Her practice combines artistry with functionality, developing projects focused on material exploration and cultural narratives.
In 2021, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from Politecnico di Milano. After graduating, she joined Cassina as a style and visual specialist, where she designed for major installations, including the Salone del Mobile (2021 – 2024).
In 2024, she pursued a Master’s in Product Design at the Royal College of Art in London, and presented her first product at Aram Gallery during London Design Festival 2025.
In 2026, she established her studio back in Mexico City, where she currently designs and produces unique and limited edition pieces.
Exhibitions & Appearances
2026 | Diálogos en materia, Nam Studio | CDMX, Mexico City.
2025 | Beyond Foam, Aram Gallery | London, UK.
2025 | Fables, Mall Galleries | London, UK.
2025 | Slow Moments, Shoreditch Town Hall | London, UK.
2024 | In-Visible, Hockney Gallery | London, UK.
2024 | One Tool One Stool, Royal College of Art | London, UK.
2024 | Is AI Destroying Design?, Isola Talks | Milan, Italy.
2024 | Juror (Style & Design), IDES Awards | Milan, Italy.
Awards and Recognitions
2026 | Award nomination for CorpusForma sofa | DesignVerse, China.
2026 | Award nomination for Criature bookends | DesignVerse, China.
2026 | Top Designers To Look At | Interior Design Trends 2026, The Design Network.
2025 | Audience’s Choice Award for A “Feminine” Chair | Mall Galleries, London.
Selected Press
Dezeen — Twelve emerging designers who stole the show at London Design Festival (September, 2025)
DesignWanted — What caught our eye at the London Design Festival 2025 (September, 2025)
Wallpaper — What not to miss at London Design Festival 2025 (September, 2025)
The Sunday Times — The 25 best shows at London Design Festival this year (September, 2025)