The International Yacht & Aviation Awards
During my time at AERISTO, I had the opportunity to design and collaborate on highly innovative material and surface applications, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. Below are select projects that exemplify the intersection of design, technique, and award-winning innovation.
Collaborators: Salvador Ortiz
Horizon — Leathers / Wallcoverings Innovation
Leather Surface System for Interiors
Horizon builds on Aeristo’s philosophy of tactile refinement, integrating quilted, embossed, and leather details that harmonize with luxury interior forms.
Horizon builds on Aeristo’s philosophy of tactile refinement, integrating quilted, embossed, and leather details that harmonize with luxury interior forms.
Achievement:
1st Place — Leathers / Wallcoverings Award, International Yacht & Aviation Awards (2025)
1st Place — Leathers / Wallcoverings Award, International Yacht & Aviation Awards (2025)
This collection was recognized for its quiet mastery of detail, creating tactile environments that elevate interior design through thoughtful material interaction.
Chrysalis — Innovative Leather Design
Leather Printing + Embroidery Collection
An exploration of leather printing enhanced with intricate embroidery and surface techniques.
An exploration of leather printing enhanced with intricate embroidery and surface techniques.
What made it special: we blended advanced printing techniques with embroidery, quilting, and perforation to create refined, intricate surface design at the material level.
Achievement:
1st Place — Leather & Fabrics Category, International Yacht & Aviation Awards (2024)
1st Place — Leather & Fabrics Category, International Yacht & Aviation Awards (2024)
This project demonstrates a commitment to marrying craftsmanship with design innovation, elevating materials beyond function into art. Visuals below showcase material development, texture interplay, and finished applications.
