MATCH OF THE DAY

Malena de la Torre Suárez

April 25, 2021

Art director and graphic designer based between LA and Madrid; creative director of @aurelia.mexico and co-founder of @mestiza_estudio

WHY DO YOU LIKE AND COLLECT MATCHES?

As a graphic designer, I like to collect matchboxes, menus, brochures... anything that I can take home with me to have as inspiration for my archive.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE ONES AND WHY?

A few of my favorites include The Compound Restaurant designed by Alexander Girard circa 1960s, @mrchow designed by Ed Ruscha and David Hockney circa 1970s and @russiantearoom designed by Milton Glaser circa 1972.

WHEN AND HOW DO YOU LIKE TO ENJOY YOUR MATCHES?

By smoking a cigarette or lighting up a candle.