Projects
María Jesús de Pouplana


Glass book

Un Attimo

Un Attimo is not just a collection of jewellery; it is a statement of respect for time and craftsmanship. Each piece is forged by hand, using borosilicate glass and techniques such as flameworking, where precise temperature control is essential. 

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Public Protest Billboard
Elisava’s Public Protest Billboard

125 students, 11 teachers, 1 radio program, 1 metaworkshop, 1 community. The platform that allows the free expression of the Elisava community.

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Phygital Human Bone

Material research

3D-printed replica of human bones with realistic fracture patterns.  
Mimic the microstructure and material of bone. Addresses forensic experts' need for reliable bone samples in fracture investigations.

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A Chair Designed For Magis

Product Design

Built in curved oak, hence the name that refers to its shape, Curvy stands out for its versatility, ergonomics, shape and beauty. Its ability to adapt to different occasions, thanks to the movement of its backrest and its lightness, make it unique among Magis products. The organic shapes of its arms, legs and seat adapt perfectly to the seated person, providing maximum comfort.

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Mario Sirtori
Il Tessuto campaign

A collaborative project between Politecnico di Milano and textile enterprise One Mario Sirtori.

Interpret the DNA of the Italian textile company Mario Sirtori and give it a future vision by strengthening its identity through a communication campaign.

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Scolive
Reusable and biodegradable kombucha bacterial cellulose dressings that regenerate the skin.

It arises from the need to limit the consumption of single-use cosmetics  with the aim of reducing the production of polluting waste in the environment like disposable plastics or fabrics in the cosmetic industry, providing a bio-based degradable alternative.

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Trastero.IncA project on communication, clothing and other things. From Barcelona.

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Colors Of CorrosionExploring matter

When an element such as copper is found in nature in an oxidized state it has a greenish color. Iron turns orange/brown when found inside the earth. This project is an investigation on zinc metal and natural colors formed by their oxides on the surface. A direct relationship between color, material and information.

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La Gran Clariana short film
Costume design 

The narrative of “La Gran Clariana” is built on three key elements: the cosmopolitan digital nomad, the utopia of well-being, and psychological terror. The short introduces us to Jose, the main worker at "La Gran Clariana"; a supposedly natural reserve, oasis and welfare space in the middle of the city which, in the end, fails everywhere and has an artificial point of view, swept away by a shabby aesthetic, not entirely cared for or controlled, which ends up revealing the dysfunctionality of the social welfare project itself. 

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Caranoroeste
Illustrations and creative concepts for clothing brands, photography and art direction.


Contact:
mpouplanam@gmail.com
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     Industrial Design Engineer. Studied at Elisava School of Design and Engineering in Barcelona. With a natural analytic mind, I have always been interested in develop ideas that can improve our daily lives. I am truly passionate about product design, materials and communication, and I enjoy exploring different fields such as photography and 3D printing. Enthusiastic about continuous learning, I enjoy exploring different fields and acquiring new knowledge.



Education
Furniture Design - JORGC
Sept 2025-Now

Furniture Design - ELISAVA
Sept 2025-February 2026

Industrial Design Engineering - ELISAVA
Sept 2019-June 2023

Design del Prodotto Industriale - Politecnico di Milano
Feb 2022-July 2022

Professional Music Degree - CMMB
Violin speciality
Sept 2014-June 2021


AwardsEi! Award Phygital Human Bone
Best Final Degree Project of Elisava. Materials Category.
October 2023
Jury valuation: This project bets on the potential of exploring new areas of knowledge and generation of forms through design and achieves new parameters and algorithms in the framework of Industry 4.0. The Jury agrees on the scalable potential, which explores new opportunities in the fields of medicine and biomechanics.


Gold Laus Public Protest Billboard
2022
125 students, 11 teachers, 1 radio program, 1 metaworkshop, 1 community. The platform that allows the free expression of the Elisava community.


EmploymentApril 2024-September 2025
Industrial Design Engineer at ZEDIS
Full time. Technical design of display furniture for Points Of Sale and retail design. 3D models and drawings for manufacturing.


January-July 2024
Communication assistant at Rizomes, Arts & Music Festival.


August-November 2023
Product Designer at ZWheel
Freelance team project for an electric scooter brand. Harmonize the visual appearance and structure of the brand’s new product line.


September 2022-March 2023
Internship at Elisava. In charge of the university photography studio. Management of space and material reservations, providing support to students and professors using the space.


September 2021-July 2024
Creative Designer at @caranoroeste and Art Director at @trastero.inc, an exploration project about fashion and communication.


WorkshopsMay 2025 -  The glass Apprentise
Glassblowing workshop - Telma Araújo


February - April 2025 -  BCN glass studio
Silver jewellery and stone setting work  - Valentina Muñoz


July - December 2024 -  Vidre 24/7
Glass flamework - Cowork


June 2024 -  BCN glass studio
Silver and glass jewellery - Montserrat Duran, Anna Panyella.


February - Spetember 2024 -  Cajal studio
Glass flamework classes - Julieta Cajal


November - December 2023 -  BCN glass studio
Glass flamework classes -  María Pía



November 2023 -  Hoji ceramics
Initiation to the pottery wheel throwing -  Júlia Hoji



April - May 2021 -  TMDC
Wood Machine Training Workshop,
Metal Machine Training Workshop.


June 2020 -  Atuell
Hand-formed pottery lessons.


December 2019 -  ELISAVA
Code painting with Processing - Alba G. Corral


July 2018 -  Laura Benecci studio
Sewing workshop - Laura Benecci


April - November 2017 -  UAB
Introduction to analog photography and optics.



Projects
UN ATTIMO
PUBLIC PROTEST BILLBOARD
PHYGITAL HUMAN BONE
CURVY
IL TESSUTO
SCOLIVE
TRASTERO.INC
COLORS OF CORROSION
LA GRAN CLARIANA
CARANOROESTE


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