In celebration of Zero Waste Month, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has partnered with Design Center Philippines (DCP) to promote the use of agricultural waste and overlook resources as raw materials through innovative design and continuous research. This, as Legarda...
When we talk about Intramuros, it is hard not to include kalesas in the conversation. Riding one inside the historic spot is an experience, with its colorful designs and coachman providing stories and information to tourists. But in the past, kalesas had been put on the hot seat as animal welfare...
The Philippine design economy generated P2.9 trillion in turnover, contributed P1.2 trillion in gross value added (GVA) and generated 705,000 jobs in 2020, thus accounting for 6.6 percent of the national GVA and 1.8 percent of total national employment, according to the “Making Design...
It is an understatement to say that Filipinos are creative. We always find different ways to tell our stories—through the food we make, the colors we apply on the canvas, or the songs we sing. And as local creatives and artists put out our stories, they are also championing the culture and...
In a magic trick, awe arises from the element of surprise. Keeping the audience in the dark about your next move adds an intriguing element to the performance, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. It might sound a bit dramatic, but that's exactly what I experienced when viewing the dining...
Obtaining a license in the competitive field of interior design comes down to more than just knowledge; it’s a journey that combines faith, expertise, and practical experience. For Interior Designer (IDr.) Jena Carla De Guzman, the top-ranked board passer in the 2023 Licensure Examination for...
INNOVATORS OF DESIGN From left: Rhea Matute, Emi Englis, Joseph Javier, Haraya del Rosario-Gust, and Butch Carungay during the State of Philippine Design roundtable event Design Week Philippines 2023, the country’s national design festival, concluded a week-long celebration of the power of design...
Dong Ronquillo, Arlene Sipat-Sutton, Ana Amigo-Antonio, Audrey Go, Happy Ongpauco-Tiu, Chat Fores, Stephanie Zubiri Home and design enthusiasts, as well as architects and interior designers, gathered at Dexterton in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig last Oct. 13, 2023. This was to celebrate Kohler’s...
How often have you seen a work of art and felt drawn to it on a personal level? Art, after all, is known to draw out varying reactions from different people. Sometimes what is regarded as a masterpiece now was shunned and ridiculed when it first came out. Vincent van Gogh comes to mind....
Exceptionally talented young artists were hailed as winners of the 2023 Metrobank Art & Design Excellence Seven visual artists emerged as victors among over 400 artists who joined the 2023 Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) organized by the Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI),...
For the longest time, crafts have championed the Philippines’ vibrant culture and heritage. From braiding threads and mixing paints to working with wood, the hands of Filipinos have made wonders from such humble materials. Through the years, these crafts have been designed not just to produce...
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS DTI Usec. and Chief of Staff Carol Sanchez (left) and Alice Rawsthorn (right) speaking at the International Design Center The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), representatives from the Senate and Congress, and World Design Organization, along with...
