A space where research is our form and aesthetic is our native language.
Somewhere between the everyday and the speculative, the urban and the intimate, we design through questions, tell stories through objects, and weave possible futures.
Founded by Maria José Villa, Majo Villa Design Research Studio, turns observation into experience. From cultural institutions to grassroots projects, we work with those willing to imagine through complexity.
Services
Speculative Design & Futures Thinking
We create design fictions and future scenarios that help organizations explore what's possible — and desirable — through objects, systems, and stories.
Workshops & Collective Making
We design participatory formats to activate local knowledge and co-create solutions. Our workshops use tools like mapping, narrative building, and prototyping to invite reflection and action.
Aesthetic Research & Form Development
We treat aesthetics as a system of meaning. Through material experimentation and visual research, we develop forms that reflect cultural identity, memory, and place.
Narrative Strategy & Storytelling
We craft compelling narratives to bring ideas to life —whether for public projects, brands, or communities. O ur storytelling connects people to place, identity, and possibility.
Design Research
We use ethnographic and participatory methods to uncover the values, tensions, and desires that shape people’s everyday lives—especially in relation to food, urban spaces, and material culture.