cecilia portillo

polydisciplinary designer and researcher based in cambridge/mexico city/montreal/ el paso-juarez


current

  1. harvard graduate school of design
  2.     hyphenated gsd



website in progress...


kenée studio (future)

Kené: This term refers to the traditional geometric designs of the Shipibo-Conibo people. The intricate patterns are more than mere decorations; they represent the Shipibo worldview and spirituality, emphasizing beauty, balance, and the interconnectedness of life.

Kenée Studio is a multidisciplinary design practice rooted in ancestral knowledge and contemporary aesthetics. We create textiles, objects, and spatial experiences that explore connection, memory, and material storytelling.


Years: 2025 onwards
Location: Mexico City, Mexico


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