Jesús Gasca

Jesús Gasca is the founder and chief designer of STUA, a modern furniture company based in San Sebastián, Spain. STUA prides itself on producing a limited range of furniture, with each piece made from the finest materials. STUA' s style can be described as Scandinavian with a Mediterranean twist. The company's mission, according to Jesús, is "to improve the environment we live in by improving our designs and using recyclable components and eco-friendly manufacturing processes."

Trained as an engineer, Gasca specializes in technically complex design with attention to detail. The designer's portfolio includes ONDA stools, GLOBUS chairs, SAPPORO shelving systems and the DENEB collection. Gasca also collaborated with Josep Mora to create the classic EGOA chair, which won the Innovate Design Melbourne award in 1988. Gasca also won an award for the design of the iconic GAS chair, which is available in several different designs.