Awards Overview for Manu BaÑÓ
| Award Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Platinum A' Design Award | 0 |
| Gold A' Design Award | 1 |
| Silver A' Design Award | 0 |
| Bronze A' Design Award | 0 |
| Iron A' Design Award | 0 |
| Runner-up A' Design Award | 0 |
| Total Awards | 1 |
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Career Highlights of Manu BaÑÓ
Notable Achievements
- Total Awards: 1
- Total Score: 5
- Global Ranking: #1980 Worldwide
- Top Award: Gold ( 1 × )
Areas of Expertise
- Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
Top Designs
| Design Name | Category | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obj01 | Lighting Products and Fixtures Design | Gold | 2021 |
Featured Designs by Manu BaÑÓ
Obj01
The Obj01 lamp was designed during the pandemic, at a time when it was not possible to go outside, buy materials or visit production workshops. Manu wanted to design an object to inhabit his home duri...
Category: Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
Award: Gold (2021)
About Manu BaÑÓ
Biography
Manu Bañó was born in Valencia, Spain in 1990. After studying Industrial Design at the UCH CEU University in Valencia and a Master’s degree in Furniture and Lighting, he joined Magnus Long Studio in London. He founded his own design studio, LaSelva, in 2010, then moved to Mexico City in 2013 to work with the designer Héctor Esrawe.
His work has been exhibited in design fairs such as Design Miami/Basel, Salone Satellite in Milan, Maison&Objet in Paris and Zona Maco in Mexico, and has also been honored with awards such as Best Of Year by Interior Design Magazine and IF Design Award.
Son of a designer and an artist, Manu grew up in a creative and experimental environment, which awakened from an early age his interest in materials, craft techniques and the nature of objects. He currently lives and works in Mexico City.
He is an associate of Esrawe Studio and leads the product design team. Together with Héctor and Age, he co-founded EWE studio in 2016.
Areas of Expertise
- Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
Country
Mexico
Statistics and Insights
Performance Metrics
Key Statistics
- Total Score: 5
- Total Awards: 1
- Global Ranking: #1980
- Performance Score: 9.50 / 10
Insights
Manu BaÑÓ's performance score of 9.50 places them in the top tier of designers worldwide. This score, which ranges from 0 to 10, reflects not just the quantity but also the quality of awards received.
With a total of 1 awards and a global ranking of #1980, Manu BaÑÓ has demonstrated consistent excellence in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design .
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