In the Centre of the Table is a collection of practical and decorative objects including marble and wood serving plates and wooden dinosaurs made by students from Mexico's CENTRO University.
The students created the collection under the guidance of Mexican designer Joel Escalona.
Tableware designed by Escalona's students
Escalona used the project to give the students the experience of the whole design process, from having an initial idea to the production and selling of an object.
"In the Centre of the Table is a simple exercise," Escalona told Dezeen.
"The students have to work together to get an aesthetic language, colour and material palette, then produce, promote and sell the complete collection within one semester."
Candle holders give the table a warm glow Handmade mirrors and vases filled with flowers decorate the table, while the marble serving plates contrast with the small wooden dinosaurs designed to give a quirky touch to the collection.

Escalona explained his intentions for how the project should visually communicate.
"For a long time, I had had the idea of creating a Mexican still life scene, so this was the perfect time to do it, not only with the products but also with the photos to promote the complete collection."
Small wooden dinosaurs are an endearing addition to the scene
The students' collection comprises objects which intend to bring people together and invoke ideas of community through their appearance and materials.
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