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About Fabrizio Constanza : Fabrizio Constanza is a Guatemalan artist and designer whose work bridges functional design, sculpture, and cultural narrative. Through furniture and functional art, he transforms everyday objects into expressive, meaningful forms that reflect memory, identity, and emotional depth. Recognized as a central figure in contemporary Guatemalan design, Constanza has exhibited internationally in New York, Paris, Miami, Madrid, Florence, and other major design events, and has received the London Design Award, SIT Furniture Design Awards, ADEX Awards, and 24 A’ Design Awards. His work is documented in key publications, including Reseña Histórica del Mueble en Guatemala (2019) and 200 Años de Historia a Través de la Arquitectura y el Arte (2021). Beyond his artistic and design achievements, Constanza enriches public cultural spaces in Guatemala, inspires emerging creators, and reinforces national pride, while positioning Guatemalan design in global conversations. His unique combination of conceptual rigor, emotional narrative, and artisanal mastery makes his work both functional and deeply resonant as cultural expression. As a Guatemalan artist and designer, my work explores the intersection of functional design, sculpture, and cultural narrative. I approach each piece as an opportunity to translate emotion, memory, and identity into material form, combining artisanal craftsmanship with conceptual rigor. Through furniture and functional art, I aim to elevate Guatemalan design onto the global stage, enriching public spaces, inspiring new generations, and reinforcing a national artistic identity. My practice reflects a dialogue between tradition and contemporary expression, emphasizing quality, longevity, and meaning in every creation. Recognition in international exhibitions and awards, as well as inclusion in key historical publications documenting Guatemalan design, confirms the cultural resonance of my work. I view design not merely as utility, but as a medium for storytelling, cultural reflection, and the expression of human experience. ORGANIZATION: Fabrizio Constanza EDUCATION: 1998, Industrial Designer, BA, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver/Colorado 1995-1996, Pre-engineer program, University of North Carolina Greensboro 1994-1995, Guilford College EXPERIENCE: 1998-Present: Fabrizio Constanza Studio, Guatemala city/ (design director) 2006-2012: Mint Design Center, Guatemala, city/ (design director) 1998-2006: Free lance designer 1997: Neo Source the art of illumination, Denver/ (metal worker) 1997: Internship at Dean Bicycles, Boulder/(bike builder) PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS: 2017 “Inherencia” Avia Gallery, Guatemala 2013, Galeria El Tunel, Guatemala city/ Guatemala 2006, Mint Design Center, Guatemala city/Guatemala MIXED EXHIBITIONS: 2024 Bienal Iberoamericana de diseño, Madrid Spain 2024 Doral cultural center, City of Doral USA 2024 Expo Arte, Guatemala city 2023 Musa Gallery, Guatemala city 2022 Boomer Gallery, London, England 2021 Florence Bienal, Florence, Italy 2020 “Alma de Niño” Galeria El Tunel, Guatemala 2019 “Oxbow” Ixcel Museum 2019 “Lotus” Rojas & Ford, Pinta Miami, Miami, Florida, USA 2017 “El Soporte del Cubo” Guatemala City Art Festival, Guatemala, Guatemala 2016 “El Soporte del Cubo” Bellwether Confluence festival, Bellevue, USA 2016 “Tripod” D-DAY Gallery Joseph, Paris, France 2015 “El Soporte del Cubo” ArtPrize 7 Festival, Grand Rapids Michigan, USA 2015 “El Soporte Del Cubo & Elephant’s Child” Gallery Joseph, Paris France 2014 “Horizon & Lande” Gallery Joseph, Paris France, design week 2014 “Strange Land" International contemporary Furniture Fair New York USA 2013 “Lande” Mood Award winners Exhibition, Como Italy EVENTS: 2024 Grand Award Jury member SIT design award 2024 Grand Award Jury member A’design and Competition, Italy 2023 Grand Award Jury member SIT design award 2023 Grand Award Jury member A’design and Competition, Italy 2022 Grand Award Jury member SIT design award 2022 Grand Award Jury member A’design and Competition, Italy 2021 Grand Award Jury member SIT design award 2021 Grand Award Jury member A’design and Competition, Italy 2020 Grand Award Jury member A’design and Competition, Italy 2019 Grand Award Jury member A’design and Competition, Italy 2019 Invited Jury at University Marroquin Industrial Design first year’s student’s work exhibition, Guatemala 2018 Board member and Facilities director at Maya International School, Guatemala City 2017 Board member and Facilities director at Maya International School, Guatemala City 2017 Invited Speaker at Landivar University Design Week, Guatemala City, Guatemala 2015 Jury member Sherwin Williams design Award, Guatemala City, Guatemala 2014 Invited Speaker at interior design association symposium, Guatemala City, Guatemala AWARDS: 2024 Estabilitas Condordia, London Design Award 2023 Gambit chess table, A’design Award and Competition, Italy 2023 Gambit chess table, SIT furniture Design Award 2021 601 lounge chair, Iron A’design Award and Competition, Italy 2021 Rotating Multifunctional furniture, Iron A’design Award and Competition, Italy 2021 601 lounge chair, SIT Design Award 2019Carrete Side Table, Platinum Adex Award, California 2019 Carrete, Iron A’design Award and Competition, Italy 2019 Interestellar, Platinum Adex Award, California 2018 Interestellar, Bronce A’design Award and competition 2018 Sotavento, Bronce A’design Award and competition 2016 Sotavento, platinum Adex Award 2016El Soporte del Cubo, Platinum Adex Award 2016 Breeze Artistic Plinth, Platinum Adex Award 2016 Horizon Lounge Chair, Silver Adex Award and competition 2016 El Soporte del Cubo, Silver A’design Award and competition 20152606 Terra, Platinum, Adex design award 2015 1909 Elephant’s child, Gold Adex design award 2015 Breeze Artistic Plinth, Silver A’design award and competition 2014 Horizon Lounge Chair, Bronce A’design award and competition 2014 1909 Elephant’s ChildSilver A’Design award and competition 2013 Organica, Gold A´design award and competition. 2013 Lande Coat Stand, Silver A´design award and competition. PRESS APPEARANCES: 2021 Art Market Magazine 2021 El Periodico, Guatemala City, Guatemala 2021 Book El mueble Guatemalteco en el bicentenario 2021 Art Market Magazine 2020 Central News, Guatemala 2018 Galleria Magazine, Guatemala City, Guatemala 2017 School of communication Rafael Landivar University, Guatemala 2017 TV interview Channel Nuevo Mundo, Guatemala City, Guatemala 2016: Aboutdesignmagazine.com 2015: Avianca Airlines Magazine 2015: Sherwin Williams Magazine 2015: Univisión Denver, Colorado USA. 2015: Telemundo Denver 2015: Canal Antigua, Matutino Express 2014: Radar magazine Brazil 2013: T.V. channel 24: Spanish 24h channel documental note. 2013: radio talk show: talking with Dr. Mario David Garcia 2013: Guatemala chamber of commerce magazine 2007: Guatemalan cable channel Antigua: Interview on the charity Chair 2007: Colorado magazine Architecture and Design. 2004: Article on the Guatemalan interior design magazine Stilo. 2004: tv 9news Denver Colorado. 2003: Exhibit at the Chicago contemporary furniture show BOOKS: 2015, Las Brisas, ISBN: 97899929403031 2012, Las Brisas, 75 pages, ISBN9789929403031 LANGUAGE SKILLS: English, Spanish COMPUTER LITERACY: 3d Max, Corel Draw, Corel Photo, Illustrator, Photoshop, autocad, microsoft office COURSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS:: 2006, created a course on Manufacturing for UNiversity Rafael Landivar SYMPOSIUMS AND ACADEMIC CONFERENCES:: 2014, "how to market decorative products" Guatemala Interior design Association MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS: 2020 Coda Worx 2014 IDSA Memeber COLLECTIONS: 2024, City of Guatemala 2019, Nicolas Felizola 2018, Las Brisas 2017, Las Brisas 2014, Marted S.A 2013, Museum of Design, COMO/ Italy JURY MEMBERSHIPS: 2024Grand Award Jury member SIT design award 2024Grand Award Jury member A’design and Competition, Italy 2023Grand Award Jury member SIT design award 2023Grand Award Jury member A’design and Competition, Italy 2022 Grand Award Jury member SIT design award 2022 Grand Award Jury member A’design and Competition, Italy 2021 Grand Award Jury member SIT design award 2021 Grand Award Jury member A’design and Competition, Italy 2020 Grand Award Jury member A’design and Competition, Italy 2019 Grand Award Jury member A’design and Competition, Italy 2019 Invited Jury at University Marroquin Industrial Design first year’s student’s work exhibition, Guatemala 2018 Board member and Facilities director at Maya International School, Guatemala City 2017 Board member and Facilities director at Maya International School, Guatemala City 2017 Invited Speaker at Landivar University Design Week, Guatemala City, Guatemala 2015 Jury member Sherwin Williams design Award, Guatemala City, Guatemala 2014 Invited Speaker at interior design association symposium, Guatemala City, Guatemala HOBBIES: Art, design, Biking, Jiu Jitsu CLIENTELE: private Art Collectors Mint Design Center Design Links Medical Building Marted Hospital Herrera LLerandi Hospital Centro Medico Corporate offices El Tesoro Corporate offices Metro Casa Restaurant and Gourmet Shop Le Caffee Chain Coffee shops Barista Chain retail stores, Cantel Retail Store Jaboneria Galesa Retail Store Casa y Estilo Hotels chains Porta Hoteles WEB SITE: www.fabrizioconstanza.com PORTFOLIO URL: http://www.coroflot.com/fabrizio RSS URL: https://www.fabrizioconstanza.com REGISTRATION DATE: 2013-01-05 08:15:23 COUNTRY/REGION: Guatemala ACCOUNT TYPE: Professional |
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Awards received by Fabrizio Constanza
Runner-Up status designs by Fabrizio Constanza
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Good design deserves great recognition. |
A' Design Award & Competition. |