Mariana Durst
65 // Mariana Durst is originally from Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, where she studied Architecture at the University of Monterrey. After just one year, circumstances moved her to Detroit, where she attended the College for Creative Studies and fell in love with the ceramic studio. It was here that she learned to appreciate handmade objects and changed her major to crafts. Mariana is inspired by colour, which excites and resonates with her the most. Nature is often the starting point for her designs. Her dream is to license her designs and see them on wallpaper or three-dimensional objects, and to explore ways to design prints that are more organic and allow her greater expression. She would love to design for Anthropologie, West Elm and other stylish brands.
Design Heroes: Grace Bonney, Genevieve Gorder
Mountain Range No. 1
Mariana is fascinated by facets, and this colourful design inspired by mountains is the best-selling print in her Etsy shop, Swell Papel.
Ahoy
An illustration depicting sea, mountains and sky is created entirely from triangles.
Crystal Study No. 1
Facets of bright colours look especially striking when set against a black background. Clever use of white keeps the whole composition from looking too dark.