Peca. (Spanish) n. A freckle.
For this independent design studio based in Guadalajara, Mexico, it’s all in the details.
Since 2007, Caterina Moretti has inspired the brand with her passion for natural materials, exploring texture and form, and bringing nature indoors in surprising ways. Collaborations with local artisans and guest designers have contributed to the spirit of Peca, resulting in a catalog innovative and rich in tradition. Peca welcomes custom projects alongside their own collections of furniture, accessories, and interior design.
Caterina Moretti
MA in Criticism and Projects, Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña, Barcelona
BA in Architecture, ITESO, Guadalajara, Mexico
Caterina Moretti, the head designer and director of Peca Studio, focuses on the most subtle details of furniture, accessories, and interior design projects, creating timeless pieces that bring the past and present into conversation. As is evidenced in the evocative, earthen materials of Peca’s collections, Caterina's primary source of inspiration is nature. She enjoys exploring the endless shapes and textures organic elements offer and how they can be transformed into soulful, everyday objects that respond to contemporary needs and environments. Also essential to Caterina’s practice is preserving ancestral craft techniques. Her creations honor traditional methods and natural materials through close collaboration with local artisans. The studio’s recognitions are a testament to Caterina’s sensitive creative instincts, the innovativeness of collaboration, and a dedication to crafting unique pieces that invite contemplation and dialogue.
Exhibitions
Diseño En Femenino. México Contemporáneo. Group exhibit curated by Ana Elena Mallet & Pilar Obeso Fundación Casa de México, Madrid, Spain, 2023.
Zona Maco. Art fair. Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City, Mexico, 2023.
Design Week México. Design festival. Espacio CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico, 2023.
Diseño En Femenino. Group exhibit curated by Ana Elena Mallet & Pilar Obeso. Museo Franz Mayer, Mexico City, Mexico, 2022.
Una Modernidad Hecha A Mano. Group exhibit curated by Ana Elena Mallet. Museo Universitario de Arte Contemporáneo (MUAC) Mexico City, Mexico, 2022.
Art Show Material / Memory / Myth. Group exhibit presented by Jeff Lincoln + Evergreene Studio. Los Angeles, USA, 2021.
Interior Design Show Vancouver. Group Exhibit Curated By Jeff Martin Joinery. Alpeglow Projects Gallery Vancouver BC, Canada, 2020.
The Material Language Mexico Group Exhibit Curated By Ana Elena Mallet & Pilar De Obeso. Adorno Digital Gallery Copenhagen, Denmark, 2020.
7th Iberoamerican Biennial Of Design (Bid_). Central de Diseño, Matadero, Madrid, Spain, 2020.
Abierto Mexicano De Diseño. Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL), México City, México, 2019.
A!Diseño Award For Furniture Design For “RIMA Credenza” Mexico City, 2019.
Wanted Design “The Terminal Stores” New York City, 2019.
Desing Week Mexico: Inédito, Museo Tamayo Mexico City, 2018.
Abierto Mexicano De Diseño, Seminari 12, Mexico City, 2018.
Wanted Design “The Terminal Stores” New York City, 2018.
Awards
A’ Design Award. Furniture Design category for PETRA DINING TABLE, Silver. 2023.
A’ Design Award, Lighting Products & Fixtures Design category for BARRO LAMP in collaboration with Greypants, Silver. 2023.
DEZEEN Furniture Design of the Year for PETRA TABLE, Public Vote. 2022.
DEZEEN, Lighting Design of the Year for BARRO LAMP in collaboration with Greypants, Public Vote. 2022.
A!diseño México, Award for Furniture Design for RIMA CREDENZA, 1st place. Mexico City, 2019.
Iconos del diseño AD Award for Furniture Design for “Umo” fire pit. Mexico City, 2017.
20 Years of New Creativity (group exhibit). Salone Satellite, Milan, Italy, 2017.
Design Week, Territorio Creativo: Inédito. Museo Tamayo, Mexico City, 2016.
Territorio creativo: Inédito, group exhibit with Occidente. Museo Tamayo, Mexico City, 2015.
Abierto Mexicano de Diseño, group exhibit with Occidente. Mexico City, 2015.
National Silver Award, honorable mention for “Luna Llena” and exhibit at the Museum of Popular Art. Mexico City, 2015.
a!diseño Award for Furniture Design for “Tam” stools. Mexico City, 2015.
Zona Maco, Contemporary Art Fair, Casa Gutiérrez Nájera Gallery (design for limited edition collection). Mexico City, 2014.
De ida y vuelta, Contemporary Design in Mexico (group exhibit). National Center for the Arts, Mexico City, 2014.
