F. Xavier Rius Ruiz holds a degree in Chemistry and a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the Rovira i Virgili University, with a master’s in Green Chemistry from the University of York. His career combines science, innovation, and sustainability, with a strong commitment to generating positive impact through biophilia, the circular economy, eco-design, and social innovation. He is the co-founder of CitySens Designs, an internationally recognized company for its biophilic accessories for urban spaces, awarded the prestigious IF Awards, Delta Awards, and European Product Design Award. He is also the co-founder of CitySens Lab, a studio specializing in configurable biophilic furniture systems for Contract-Hospitality projects. His designs place the user and environmental respect at the center of the creative process. His professional trajectory is committed to seeking a balanced relationship between people and the planet, with sustainability and innovation as drivers of social transformation.
CitySens Lab was born from the conviction that spaces can care, that design has the power to make us feel better, and that nature should not be left out of the places where we work, create, collaborate, or recover. Our mission is to create authentic connections between people and nature through design. We design configurable biophilic furniture systems that bring beauty, calm, and well-being, transforming spaces into healthier, more human, and sustainable environments. The new collections for the Contract-Hospitality sector respond to the need to integrate nature, modularity, and circular materials into interior design projects, placing people at the center. With local production, durable materials and designs, and personalized technical support, we offer flexible, aesthetically appealing, and low-maintenance solutions capable of evolving with each project.
