Álvaro Catalán de Ocón

Trained at the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan and Central Saint Martins in London, he founded his own studio in Barcelona in 2004 and, five years later, moved it to Madrid to remain independent from the conventional industry. His work is characterized by a pure-lined aesthetic, functional simplicity, and a strong social and environmental commitment. In 2007 and 2010, he participated in SaloneSatellite (Milan), where he received the Design Report Award and presented iconic pieces such as Cornucopia and La Flaca. In 2012, he launched the renowned PET lamp, co-created with Enrique Romero de la Llana and Sebastián Betanzo, which became a global icon and is now part of collections in museums such as the Pompidou (Paris), the Victoria & Albert (London), and M+ (Hong Kong). Among his many accolades are the ADI FAD Award, the Design+ Award from Light+Building, and, in 2023, the National Design Award from the Ministry of Science and Innovation.

Founded in 2004 and based in Madrid since 2009, Álvaro Catalán de Ocón’s studio designs objects and furniture guided by the values of simplicity, beauty, and sustainability. Its approach combines recycled materials and artisanal techniques with industrial innovation processes, resulting in pieces such as the iconic PET Lamp. The studio works through interdisciplinary collaboration and fosters intercultural respect in creative dialogue. It has received international recognition, including the Design+ Award, the SaloneSatellite Design Report Award, and the 2023 National Design Award, as well as the MINI Award for “Enabling the Outdoors” for its commitment to urban sustainability. Its products are part of the permanent collections of institutions such as the Centre Pompidou, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and the Denver Art Museum. With a coherent narrative and a strong social commitment, the studio tailors each project to the specific needs of its clients.