Frequency Primary Function: Mipando by Sebastián Ángeles is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Fenicha Competition Category.
SilivaFenicha· 2026
Frequency Primary Function: Mipando
Client: Sebastián Ángeles
Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award Winner in Fenicha Category
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The Design
About Frequency Primary Function: Mipando
Book Text: Frequency ndi mtundu wa mipando wopangidwa mochepa womwe uli ndi mpando wopumira, nyali, mpando, ndi tebulo laling'ono, uliwonse wolimbikitsidwa ndi maliwu okhudzana ndi machiritso ndi kulinganiza kwa maganizo. Opangidwa kuchokera ku aluminiyamu wonyezimira, zidutswazi zinapangidwa pogwiritsa ntchito zoonetsera maliwu ndi kupanga ma digito, kenako zinapangidwa kudzera m'njira zachikhalidwe zoumba. Mtunduwu umasintha mafunde a maliwu osaoneka kukhala mawonekedwe okhudzika, ojambula amene amaitanira kuyanjana kwa mphamvu zomverera ndi kulumikizana kwa maganizo.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award
Frequency Primary Function: Mipando ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka modabwitsa komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, okongola ndi ochititsa chidwi. Opambana a Siliva ndi ntchito zowala kwambiri ndi zolenga kwambiri zomwe zimaonetsa ukatswiri, luso ndi nzeru zakuthwa za opanga awo. Frequency Primary Function: Mipando akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito yodabwitsa yoonetsedwa, yaukatswiri wapadera ndi yatsopano kwambiri. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award awa ndi chopangidwa chodziwika kwambiri ndi choyamikiridwa chomwe chimapindulitsa ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Frequency Primary Function: Mipando ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.
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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