Francisco Jaramillo (Medellín) is an award-winning Colombian designer who uses local materials for his furniture, resulting in uniquely Colombian pieces. By collaborating with local artisans and imparting his knowledge of processes and materials through teaching, he has helped shape a design culture that does not derive its methods solely from Western or international influences.

Growing up in Medellín, Jaramillo always looked to the sky to derive shapes from the clouds, and today his design continues to be inspired by his surroundings, drawing on local materials rooted in place. After completing his university studies, the designer travelled to Barcelona to specialise in furniture design at Elisava, working with designers who influenced his work with local materials. Upon returning to Colombia, he founded Fango, which explores the relationship between man, context and object, combining technology with craftsmanship to create collectible furniture driven by a clear narrative.

As a result of his close collaboration with artisans, Jaramillo began to study local materials, developing the Ibuju collection, which rethinks the design and manufacture of native wood pieces using a natural and renewable fibre called “Yaré”. The Ibuju stool earned Jaramillo a Wallpaper* Design Award 2023 in the “Best New Weaves” category. The designer has also participated in design weeks around the world, such as Dutch Design Week, Wanted Design, Abierto Mexicano de Diseño and Medellín Design Week.