MÓNICA: A VISIONARY LENS ON DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

Mónica is a professional photographer specializing in architecture, design, and interiors. She is also the founder of El Buen Ojo-EBO, a consulting agency launched in 2018. With a background in audiovisual media and a master’s in journalism from Universidad de Los Andes, she began her career in 2005 as a portrait photographer for Rolling Stone and Soho, later working with top advertising agencies like Lowe and Leo Burnett. Her talent led her to roles as a photographer and editor for El Espectador's Summus magazine and exhibitions at Bogotá’s MAMBO and the Fotomuseo.

Her passion for design was sparked after meeting renowned Colombian gallerist Cristina Grajales in New York. This shift led her to step away from fashion photography and explore the world of architecture. With no formal background in design, she launched the blog El Buen Ojo, publishing a groundbreaking piece titled La Casa Culpable, featuring the work of architect Thomas Phifer. From this, EBO was born.

Mónica later took on the challenge of revamping AXXIS magazine’s digital presence, despite having no prior experience in web design. Through keen observation and curiosity, she transformed it into a key platform for emerging Colombian design talent, bridging the gap between new and established creators.

Over the years, she curated AXXIS Magazine’s annual design and furniture feature, meticulously documenting the evolution of Colombian design. Her work extended to Architectural Digest México y LATAM, Manera, and various other leading publications.