ABOUT US

Afuera means “outside” in Spanish.

For us, it speaks to life beyond the places we come from, and to the beauty of carrying heritage wherever we go.

Studio Afuera was founded by three friends: Mariella Ruiz de Somocurcio , Constantine Coccolatos & Yousef Al-Amad. They come from different worlds , Latin America, Europe & the Arab world.                       

Living abroad, we found that distance only deepened our connection to culture, and Afuera became a celebration of that..

in-between space: not here, not there, but somewhere in motion.

Through design, we showcase, educate, and empower. We take inspiration from music, food, art, and culture to create pieces rooted in heritage and alive with contemporary meaning.

                   We design with nostalgia, telling stories from both rural and urban life.

Every piece tells a story.     

Every piece teaches us something.                                             

Every piece brings us closer to home.