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...
By MICHELLE BAGRO My fascination for interior design stems from a core belief that while we cannot control the unpredictable outdoors, we hold the power to shape our indoor spaces into havens of serenity and comfort tailored to our individual needs. This belief resonates with me on a personal...
MODERN FILIPINIANA Love, Camille's Pinya Clara top is handwoven by artisans in Ilocos Sur Honoring Filipino craftsmanship has always been at the heart of Kultura and to further raise awareness and celebrate Pinoy talent, Filipino Design Studio returns, popping up from Sept. 14 to 30 at Atrium East,...
When we talk about the local luxury furniture scene, it is hard not to think of Kenneth Cobonpue. With his keen eye for detail, passion for design, and knack for all the beautiful things that make Filipino culture ever so vibrant, the Cebuano industrial and furniture designer was able to make a...
Amid recent controversies surrounding the campaigns and logos of other agencies, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) assured the public that no public funds were spent on creating the recently unveiled logo of the "Bagong Pilipinas" governance brand. *Bagong Pilipinas (PCO)* The PCO said...
