Noel Mercado is a Mexican American, Chicago-based artist working across multimedia forms. His practice explores the cultural meaning embedded in found objects—repurposing materials into new, expressive approaches. With deep appreciation for quality, detail, and craftsmanship, Noel brings an artist’s eye and a maker’s precision to every collaboration—because in his hands, everything becomes a canvas.

Noel is available for select consulting and collaboration opportunities, including:

• Concept & Creative Direction

• Special Projects & Brand Collaborations

• Object + Material Strategy

• Prototype + Handmade Production Support

• Set, Installation, or Exhibition Collaboration

Noel takes on a limited number of projects per year to ensure the work stays hands-on and craft-driven.

Selected Brand Work

Noel’s appreciation for design, craftsmanship, and experimentation has led to unique projects with Knoll, USM Modular Furniture, RIMOWA, Soho House, and Porsche, among others. He has shown work at Expo Chicago and Future Fair (New York), with more projects and showings in the upcoming year.