Pedro Manzano Martínez - Memoria del Diseño

Pedro Manzano Martínez

Alcantarilla, Murcia 1955
Graphic and editorial designer in Murcia since 1983

“Manzano values versatility and adaptability as keys to his approach, which have allowed him to embark on diverse projects, from cultural promotion to the integration of art with literature.”

Throughout his career, Manzano has witnessed the evolution of graphic design, from an experimental activity to a more regulated and professionalized profession. It underlines how formal education and digital tools have played crucial roles in this transformation.

He remembers with nostalgia the collaboration and exchange between professionals in the printing workshops, especially the one in Nogués on Calle Platería, considering them centers of creativity and innovation.

His work manifests the conviction that design acts as an extension of the message, giving each project a distinctive aesthetic, an aesthetic that not only adorns, but essentially reveals and amplifies what is to be communicated.

For Manzano, design is fundamental in the communication and culture of a city. He highlights how significant projects in which he has participated have contributed to enriching the cultural and aesthetic landscape of the Region of Murcia, demonstrating the power of design to connect people with art, history and literature.

Throughout his career he has maintained his passion for the study and dissemination of design in the Region of Murcia.

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Interview conducted by Desiderio Guerra at the Casino de Murcia, morning of November 9, 2023