Kar Durán
A designer creating expressive furniture through sculptural forms, thoughtful proportions, and a deep appreciation for how objects make us feel.
The evolution
From early explorations in product design to the founding of Gazpacho Studio, Kar Durán’s career reflects a continuous pursuit of emotional design, sculptural forms, and objects that create meaningful connections with everyday life.
2022
Gazpacho Studio Founded
Kar Durán co-founded Gazpacho Studio with Miguel López, establishing a design practice focused on emotional memory, product design, and contemporary furniture
2024
Serra Collection
The designers introduced the Serra Collection for SKLD Studio, reinterpreting traditional rattan furniture through contemporary forms, combining woven seating with tapered metal legs.
2025
Ronda Collection
The launch of the Ronda Collection expanded their design language into a complete outdoor furniture family, including sofas, lounge chairs, dining chairs, tables, daybeds, stools, lighting, and accessories.
2026
Collaboration with Acerka
Kar Durán joins Acerka to develop contemporary furniture collections that combine emotional storytelling, sculptural simplicity, and timeless materials for modern living.
In Conversation with Kar Durán
Discover Kar Durán’s perspective on designing for Acerka, where every collection begins with an imagined atmosphere before becoming a tangible object. She shares how emotion, visual storytelling, and thoughtful simplicity shape furniture designed to be lived with for years to come.
When I begin designing, I imagine a mental photograph. I place an object that doesn’t yet exist within that scene, and from there, I begin making it real.Kar Durán
Materials in Harmony
Every Acerka piece begins with carefully selected materials chosen not only for their beauty, but for the way they age, reflect light, and invite touch. From natural oak and expressive stone to mouth-blown tinted glass and brushed brass, each surface contributes to a quiet dialogue between craftsmanship and contemporary design.
Explore the CollectionDesigned for Acerka
