esteban salazar
our founder

Esteban is an interior architect and photographer with more than 17 years of artistic trajectory. His broad international design experience began at Creapole, École du Design in Paris, followed by architecture firm Zoevox, selected by AD France as one of the top design firms in France. Esteban has collaborated with global brands like Disney, BNP Paribas, John Deere, Adobe Systems, Marriott and Hyatt Hotels blending artistic vision with a passion for creating spaces that inspire. 

Driven by his love for design from a young age, Esteban’s approach combines modern aesthetics with historical beauty, bringing life and soul to every project. From Paris to New York, and now back in Costa Rica, Esteban leads Design Lab with a focus on innovative, purpose-driven design. His work is about more than just aesthetics—it’s about crafting experiences that evoke emotions and transform spaces. His passion for excellence and adherence to the highest professional standards provide him with the skills required to develop creative designs, architectural concepts and carry out all aspects of branding and event production in the most efficient and personalized way. 

design lab
the studio

Driven by innovation and a focus on striking and functional environments, Esteban Salazar established Design Lab, an international firm based in Costa Rica, as a real lab built around the value of co-creation that transforms client goals into truly unique atmospheres. Design Lab crosses over on various fields of design, ranging from interior design, branding, temporary architecture and event design. 

Each assignment executed by Design Lab supplies the appropriate skills and capabilities to match the complexities that the assignment demands. Innovative and out-of-the-box solutions with a view to provide value enhancement for each client is imperative for him and his team. Client service standards adopted by Design Lab not only codify but also reflect the commitment levels to every client.

A culture of accountability to each other and their clients is the norm. Esteban and his team believe in sustaining the standards of excellence by integrating prompt and creative decision-making and accountability in all dealings.

Design Lab strives to work with the best clients, hire the best people, provide the best environment, and consistently deliver high tech and top quality design with a groundbreaking component of branding, coupled with their graphic design strength. The resulting blend of elements, shapes and textures come together to demonstrate the unique and creatively inspired soul of each individual project

our clients

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