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Héctor Ayuso
Co-Founder & Executive Creative Director
Paradiso

BARCELONA, SPAIN // Co-Founder and Chief Creative Director of Paradiso Festival, an immersive four-day creativity retreat in Mérida, México. Paradiso is the new testament to the passion, hard work, and creativity of artists, makers, and organizations from around the world.

Héctor Ayuso is an Author and a global design crazy guy with over 25 years of unparalleled experience. Artist, Filmmaker, Creative Director, Storyteller, Seeker, Curator, Maker... why put a label on it? He thinks, and he makes. Whatever the details, all Héctor's work is about creating unique experiences.

As the only founder of the globally recognized OFFF Festival, Héctor has united a global community of like-minded creatives, providing a wellspring of inspiration for diverse creators. His collaborations with top-tier companies like &Walsh, State, Kickstarter, Mobile World Congress, HP, Dropbox, Apple, and Red Bull highlight his extraordinary reach, influence and an undebated legacy he left for all creators.

His acclaimed work has been showcased globally, with exhibitions in Spain, Mexico, the United States, Italy, Dubai, and the United Kingdom. He's also a captivating public speaker, inspiring audiences and mentoring young talents worldwide.

He is currently living in Barcelona with his lovely wife Bea, their kitty Suki, and Hector's biggest luxury: a hardtail mountain bike. What else do you need?