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Jorge Diego Etienne (Tampico, 1983) is a highly motivated Industrial Designer from Mexico with a global perspective on design. A thirst for experiencing design at many levels and through alternative perspectives propelled his studies at renown design schools like Central Saint Martins in London, Domus Academy in Milan, and Parsons the New School for Design in New York. Jorge Diego has workshoped with companies like Alessi, Whirlpool, Vitra, Cemex and ICSID's Interdesign and in 2008 interned at Amasterdam's Feiz Design Studio, where he worked on projects for companies like Nokia and Herman Miller. Jorge Diego graduated with a BS in Industrial Design from the Tec de Monterrey in 2009.
His studio in Monterrey, Mexico specializes in product design, furniture design and strategic consultancy for companies in Mexico and abroad. His products bring design into daily routines, combining cultural factors and technology, creating memorable experiences for every user. In just one year, Jorge Diego developed a variety of projects for companies like Tupperware Brands Mexico, created furniture for the design gallery ADN in Mexico City, and commercialized his self-produced ''Choose your Bullets'' a pen holder sold in design stores around the world.
Designaholic is a blog about ''his design addiction'' where he shares his experience and views on design, art, and architecture. As a blogger, Jorge Diego has visited international Fairs like the Salone del Mobile in Milan, Orgatec in Cologne, and the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven. Designaholic is a place where Mexican design is shown, promoted and encouraged. Jorge Diego has also collaborated with blogs like Inhabitat.com, and Mexican design magazines like La Tempestad and Glocal, as participated in lectures at schools like the Tec de Monterrey and events like the TocToc Nights.
Jorge Diego is currently in Japan participating in the design fellowship ''Modern Design and Traditional Craftsmanship'' organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
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selected awards and exhibitions
March 2011
"Cantera" Mexican Design Exhibition at CENTRO in Mexico City
January 2011
JICA fellowship "Modern Design and Traditional Craftsmanship" recipient at the Kyoto Institute of Technology
October 2010
Identity and Dialogue of Design in Mexico exhibition at ADN Gallery during Mexico City's Design Week
October 2010
Local Talent exhibition curated by Toc Toc at Cedim's Monterrey Design Week
September 2010
Dupont Corian Design Contest Finalist + Exhibition at the Mexican Design Museum MUMEDI in Mexico City
August 2010
Dimueble Furniture Design Contest Finalist & Exhibition at Guadalajara International Furniture Fair
January 2010
Special Design Prize by Tupperware Brands Mexico
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