Born and raised in the city of Valencia, Manuel Bañó Granell (1990) proudly shares his family background. His mother is an artist, while his father is an industrial designer. Manuel exudes joy and a sense of pride speaking about his Spanish family.
He fondly recalls his childhood, where he grew accustomed to the sight of his mother painting in the basement of their family home. He also mentions the times he visited his father’s workshop, playing with the unique items his father personally designed. As he grew older and pursued industrial design studies in Valencia, Manuel even found himself in the role of a “son of the teachers” as both his parents were professors at the very same university he attended. Manuel deeply admires the skills and talents of his parents, and being trained by them was a phenomenal experience for him.
Manuel stated that his childhood and close relationship with his family have nurtured his passion for creativity. His father was the first to strongly infuence his early drawings during his school days, as well as during Manuel’s initial time into commercial design. However, in recent years, he has gradually shifted his focus towards artistic craftsmanship. As a result, he now dedicates more time to connecting with his mother and engaging in conversations about their respective work.
