Sebastian Segura Espinel

Born in Bogotá, Colombia (1992), currently pursuing his Ph.D. studies at the Doctoral School of the Pedagogical University of Cracow. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Arts from The Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota and a Master’s in Visual Arts from the Academy of Arts, Architecture, and Design in Prague, Czech Republic.

His artistic journey began with a passion for Fine Arts and Sculpture, which gradually led him to explore objects, applied arts, and the captivating world of toys, the focal point of his career. For him, toys serve as a bridge between multiple disciplines, encompassing not only arts and design but also visual culture and the primordial human instinct to play.

In 2015, Sebastián co-founded Dduoo, a multidisciplinary studio specializing in the creation of objects, notably receiving the Lápiz de Acero Design Award in 2017 for a collection of toys.

Relocating to Poland in 2020, he joined the design team of the renowned toy brand Bajo, contributing to the development of numerous objects now distributed worldwide.

His research centers on the significance of toys in material culture and their role as a
tool for cultural introspection.