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EDIDA: Cristián Mohaded - Designer of the year 2026

Photography : Stefano Galuzzi Styling : Martina Lucatelli with the collaboration of Martina Dalla Bona Artwork : Massimo Colonna

https://www.edida-awards.com/news/the-edida-winners-2026

Awarded with the 2026 Designer of the Year Award by Elle Decor International Design Awards (EDIDA), writes:

'The distinguishing feature of Mohaded’s work, whereby he interprets the codes of his homeland, Argentina, into sophisticated designs that have a truly artisan feel to them, is nothing short of astonishing. The colour of the earth, the contours of the mountains and the sand dunes become his main source of inspiration, brought to life at the hands of South American craftsmen.

Mohaded’s career began in 2008 when, having studied industrial design at the National University of Córdoba, he founded his workshop in Buenos Aires, where he created pieces ranging from furniture and accessories to large site-specific installations. “I grew up in an environment where the art of making things was so important”, the designer explains. “My mother worked with textiles, my grandmother painted watercolours and there were old craftsmen producing handmade pieces on every street corner of our town. The curiosity of doing something new has always been, and still is, a driving force in the work I do”.

One of the projects that put him on the international stage was his collaboration with Loro Piana, which resulted in a collection of furniture and accessories and a scenic installation consisting of fabric-covered totems, while last year saw Mohaded present an extensive collection, ranging from a sofa and a lamp to a rug and plates, created for Louis Vuitton. He is also set to unveil a collection designed for Brazilian design brand Etel at the upcoming MDW.'

https://www.edida-awards.com/news/the-edida-winners-2026

Awarded with the 2026 Designer of the Year Award by Elle Decor International Design Awards (EDIDA), writes:

'The distinguishing feature of Mohaded’s work, whereby he interprets the codes of his homeland, Argentina, into sophisticated designs that have a truly artisan feel to them, is nothing short of astonishing. The colour of the earth, the contours of the mountains and the sand dunes become his main source of inspiration, brought to life at the hands of South American craftsmen.

Mohaded’s career began in 2008 when, having studied industrial design at the National University of Córdoba, he founded his workshop in Buenos Aires, where he created pieces ranging from furniture and accessories to large site-specific installations. “I grew up in an environment where the art of making things was so important”, the designer explains. “My mother worked with textiles, my grandmother painted watercolours and there were old craftsmen producing handmade pieces on every street corner of our town. The curiosity of doing something new has always been, and still is, a driving force in the work I do”.

One of the projects that put him on the international stage was his collaboration with Loro Piana, which resulted in a collection of furniture and accessories and a scenic installation consisting of fabric-covered totems, while last year saw Mohaded present an extensive collection, ranging from a sofa and a lamp to a rug and plates, created for Louis Vuitton. He is also set to unveil a collection designed for Brazilian design brand Etel at the upcoming MDW.'

Text by: Elisa Mencarelli