ABOUT ME...
From an early age I was introduced into the world of art and design by my mother, a sculptor, and encouraged to always be creative; now I cannot visualize a world without design in it. I observe the objects around us, try to understand them to see if they fulfill their purpose, and if there is a possibility to improve them and how. I believe that objects are equivalent to endless possibilities of form, function and use. I am a multidisciplinary designer and my goal is to make life easier for as many people as possible with innovative design.
My body of work is driven by a fascination with the built environment and the objects that shape human behavior, blending architecture’s balance of utility, durability, and beauty with a deep attention to materials and making.
Hi! I'm Maria-Alejandra Icaza Paredes, a Panamanian architect, multidisciplinary designer, and artist based in Miami, Florida at Bakehouse Art Complex.
I'm the founder of MAIPdesigns, a design and art studio. I hold an Interior Design credential from Florence Design Academy (Italy), a Bachelor of Architecture from ISTHMUS (Panama), and dual M.A. degrees in Furniture and Industrial Design from SCAD (USA).
You can visit my Instagram to get a behind-the-scenes look into my creative process.
Don't forget to check out my shop catalog for unique, one of a kind items.
