Creating a collection that stands over time
Our pieces are explorations of material and form—sculptures of light rooted in Mexico’s rich heritage. Each piece embodies a dialogue between tradition and innovation, between the raw and the refined.
TECHNOLOGY
Innovation refines tradition, enhancing craftsmanship through precision and technique.
DEVELOPMENT
A constant evolution where design, material, and expertise shape new possibilities.
NATURAL MATERIALS
Innovation refines tradition, enhancing craftsmanship through precision and technique.
SUSTAINABILITY
A continuous dialogue between responsible sourcing, craftsmanship, and longevity.
Light Sculptures: Material and Craftsmanship
Founded in 2008, Studio davidpompa is a practice devoted to materiality and craft. Based inMexico City, we create lighting pieces that go beyond function—they tell stories. Each object carries the weight of history while embracing a contemporary language. Our approach is intuitive, guided by curiosity, research and a deep respect for materials.
Our work moves fluidly between product design, spatial interventions, and experimental processes. We challenge materials, test their limits, and uncover new ways of expressing their natural beauty. Each collection builds on the last, evolving our language and expanding our understanding of craft.
Challenging Materials and embracing Imperfection
Materials are the core of everything we do. They define our process, shape our objects, and connect us to tradition. Every piece is the result of a continuous exchange—between craftsmen and the studio, past and present, Mexico and the world.
We don’t seek perfection, but character. We value the irregular, the trace of the hand, the textures that reveal process and time. Craft is our way of exploring and refining—a practice of exploration, research and purpose.
Crafting with Purpose
Every decision we make is grounded in respect—for the materials, for the people who shape them, for the landscapes they come from. Our processes are developed to minimize waste, honoring each resource by making the most of it.
We collaborate closely with artisans, ensuring that their craft remains relevant over time, providing stability while preserving heritage. Our materials come from nature or recycled processes, sourced responsibly for their integrity and endurance.
Our pieces are made to last—to be repaired, to evolve, to remain relevant beyond trends. Making is an ongoing dialogue with nature, a responsibility to innovate without excess, to create with meaning.
A Deep Connection with Our History
Our collections celebrate iconic Mexican materials—black clay, volcanic stone, handwoven palma, handblown recycled glass—each with its own history, each shaped by tradition.
We work closely with craftsmen to refine techniques, reinterpreting historical processes in a contemporary context. Every piece reflects the exchange between material and maker, balancing tradition and transformation.
An international team with a shared Vision
We are designers, engineers, and makers. A collective driven by cultural exchange, by curiosity, by the search for something new. We work across disciplines, questioning conventions and rethinking boundaries.
Our commitment is excellence in every aspect—design, production, and communication. Every detail, every material, every interaction is considered. This is why everything we do is inherently connected, from our product design to photography, graphics, and beyond—each element intuitively intertwined.
David Pompa Spikker
David Pompa Spikker founded the studio in 2008 after encountering barro negro and the Family Cruz in Oaxaca—an experience that sparked a deep fascination with Mexican materials and craftsmanship. With a Mexican mother and Austrian father, David grew up immersed in both cultures. He studied product design at Kingston University in London, bringing a global perspective to local traditions.
His vision remains the same: to create lighting objects that stand the test of time, that capture the essence of material, and that bridges cultures through design.
