Frequency Tlatquitl chantli by Sebastián Ángeles is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Caltlapechtli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
IztacteocuitlatlCaltlapechtli· 2026
Frequency Tlatquitl chantli
Client: Sebastián Ángeles
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Caltlapechtli Category
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The Design
About Frequency Tlatquitl chantli
Frequency ce tlanechicōlli tlatquitl tlen āchitzin mochīhua, mochīhua ce tlapechtli tlapanā, ce tlāhuilōni, ce icpalli, īhuan ce tepitzin tlapechtli, cēcen quīntoca tlatzotzonalli tonal tlen monōtza ica pahtli īhuan yōlpāccāyōtl. Mochīhua ica petlānqui tepoztli, in tlatquitl moyōlītih ica tlatzotzonalli tlachiyaltīlōni īhuan digital tlatlālīliztli, niman moneloa ica huēhuetlamantli pitzaliztli. In tlanechicōlli quicuepa ahmo māmatili tlatzotzonalli ātlīn ipan matiloliztli, tlatōctli tlachīhualli tlen quinōtza tlamatiliztli neāhuiltiliztli īhuan yōllōtl nenechicōliztli.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl
Frequency Tlatquitl chantli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in huel yectli, tlanextic ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Iztacteocuitlatl ca cenca cualli ihuan cenca yancuic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ixtlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Frequency Tlatquitl chantli ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Frequency Tlatquitl chantli quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Frequency 2.0 fuses sound frequency aesthetics with sensory and emotional well-being. Featuring a lounge chair, lamp, chair, and side table, all crafted in polished aluminum, each piece reflects specific healing frequencies. The collection blends experimental design, artisanal tradition, and cutting-edge technology, creating sculptural objects that elevate emotional perception through tactile and visual resonance.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 432Hz Lounge Chair: approx. 850 x 600 x 700 mm
741Hz Lamp: approx. 300 x 300 x 450 mm
396Hz Chair: approx. 760 x 550 x 530 mm
528Hz Side Table: approx. 470 x 180 x 210 mm
All pieces are made of aluminum and finished by hand. - Tags
- Healing sound design, Emotional resonance furniture, Cymatics in design, Aluminum craftsmanship, Mexican design heritage, Ergonomic sculptural pieces, Limited edition furniture, Wellness and design, Sound visualization, Sensory furniture interaction
- Production Technology
- The Frequency collection is an experimental design proposal that combines art and functionality, drawing inspiration from sound frequencies to promote healing and well being. Using advanced technology, such as sound visualizers, the ergonomic shapes of the pieces were designed to adapt to the body, creating a balanced emotional and physical experience. The use of aluminum, crafted with artisanal techniques, not only highlights the tradition of pre Hispanic metallurgy enriched by Spanish influence but also explores the contemporary possibilities of this noble material. These limited edition sculptural objects stand out for their technical precision and their ability to bring a sense of calm and harmony to the spaces they inhabit. This innovative collection reflects a balance between tradition and technology, achieving unique furniture pieces that connect design with profound emotions and cultural heritage.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was materializing invisible sound frequencies into ergonomic and symbolic forms. Internally, the design had to balance cultural references and modern aesthetics. Externally, aluminum casting required precise execution to maintain both structural integrity and surface quality, blending experimental methods with traditional metalwork to achieve emotional resonance.
- Research
- Experimental design research translated sound frequencies into visual and ergonomic forms using sound visualizers. Focused on emotional healing through interaction, the project mapped frequencies such as 432Hz and 741Hz into material patterns. Research participants reported enhanced sensory and emotional response. The study bridges aesthetics, psychology, and artisanal techniques for well-being through design.
- Inspiration
- The idea is to explore how the intangible, like sound, can be transformed into a physical and perceptible form. Inspired by the transformative power of healing sound frequencies, Frequency 2.0 explores how resonance can be translated into physical form. Drawing from cymatics and spiritual acoustics, the project visualizes frequencies like 432Hz and 741Hz through sound visualizers, creating objects that channel emotional balance and clarity. The inspiration lies in creating emotional connections through sensory interaction and intentional form.
- Project Duration
- The project began in January 2024 and concluded in May 2025 in Mexico City. Frequency 2.0 was presented in June 2025 as a continuation of Sebastian Angeles’ exploration of the relationship between sound and matter.
- Operation Flow
- Each piece invites tactile and emotional interaction. The chairs’ ergonomic shapes adapt to the body, offering comfort and symbolic resonance. The lamp creates ambient calm through diffused light, while the side table’s surface evokes harmony. Aluminum amplifies sensory cues with subtle vibrations, reinforcing the connection between user, space, and sound-based intention.
- Team Members
- Sebastian Angeles
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Sebastian Angeles, Frequency 2.0 Collection, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Sebastian Angeles, Frequency 2.0 Collection, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Sebastian Angeles, Frequency 2.0 Collection, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Sebastian Angeles, Frequency 2.0 Collection, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Sebastian Angeles, Frequency 2.0 Collection, 2025.
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