A graduate of Industrial Design from Barcelona’s Elisava University School of Design and Engineering, Mario Ruiz’s designs speak volumes in their simplicity; they live with their users without being conspicuous. His work method “originates from the mission of being useful. That is always my point of departure, that the object works. Since there is no single solution for that to happen, figuring out the details is usually what leads to the emergence of a language.” The designer started out in 1995 from his studio Mario Ruiz Design, focused on designing and developing industrial products and technology, as well as furniture, lighting and office projects. His extensive professional experience stands out for its multidisplinarity and international projection, allowing him to develop projects in various sectors for over 120 companies around the world.  He has received over 50 awards in Europe and the United States, including several Wallpaper Awards, Red Dot, IF, Best of Neocon, Silver Deltas, Design Plus and Good Design.