Manuel Lopez is a Textile, Product, and Furniture Designer with over ten years of experience, holding a BA in Industrial Design and an MFA in Textile Design from the University of the Arts London. His practice blends trend research with hands-on processes, specializing in woven and printed textiles, with additional expertise in embroidery, knitting, and CMF (color, materials, and finishes) strategies for furniture, textiles, and interiors.
Alongside his creative work, he brings a strong business perspective, having completed three incubator programs in London and Mexico City, which sharpened his skills in market analysis, product positioning, and design strategy. His work has been exhibited at international fairs—including Zona Maco, Design Week Mexico, Salone del Mobile, London Design Week, Future Icons Selects, and San Francisco Design Week.