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Curro Guillén

@curroguilln

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I design purposeful objects, spaces, and cultural platforms through research and making.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to design purposeful objects, spaces and cultural platforms where research, history and hands-on making shape the outcome. I'm drawn to work connecting contemporary practice, cultural narratives, sustainability and public engagement.

I'm building Kiosko, a curatorial and editorial platform that gives emerging designers engaging with Spanish culture a sustained presence at the London Design Festival. I conceived, designed and built its curatorial identity, editorial framework, visual language and physical kiosk.

At Grymsdyke Farm, I designed and fabricated wood, metal and glass-cast pieces exhibited at London Design Festival 2025 and Salone del Mobile 2026, working alongside Soft Baroque, Lorenzo Vitturi and Marco Campardo.

Previously, I advised senior leaders at BIP Consulting Group on energy, utilities and digital strategy, from renewable market entry to a €1B+ digital transformation platform. My practice is driven by research, history and making, with a focus on purposeful, simple objects and spaces.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Designer in Residence

Grymsdyke Farm

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 (1 month)

Participated in a six-week residency program sponsored by the Royal College of Arts, designing and fabricating sculptures and design pieces using wood, metal, and glass casting. Exhibited work at London Design Festival 2025 and Salone del Mobile 2026.

Woodworking Metalworking Fabrication Contemporary Design Manufacturing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Royal College of Art

Master of Arts, Innovation Design Engineering

2024 - 2026

Activities and societies: Member of Design for Good, developing playful educational solutions for literacy and environmental awareness in rural schools.

MA in Innovation Design Engineering at the Royal College of Art, focusing on industrial design, cyber-physical systems, and regenerative materials. Awarded the HMI Near Future 1st Prize for work on dementia patient autonomy.

Imperial College London

Master of Science, Innovation Design Engineering

2024 - 2026

Activities and societies: Member of Design for Good, developing playful educational solutions for literacy and environmental awareness in rural schools.

MSc in Innovation Design Engineering at Imperial College London, covering industrial design, cyber-physical systems, and sustainable systems. Awarded the HMI Near Future 1st Prize for work on dementia patient autonomy.

Warwick Business School

Bachelor of Science, Management

2018 - 2021

BSc in Management at Warwick Business School, covering project management, economics of strategy, and quantitative analysis. Developed skills in design in business and operational research.