Design can be defined by various styles and aesthetics. But good design goes beyond how something looks—it solves problems, improves lives, and creates meaningful experiences. But for the Good Design Award Philippines, it goes beyond visual appeal. Great design is rooted in the Filipino value of...
Filipino homes are known for their maximalist designs. When you enter, you’re greeted with lived-in spaces that reflect the personality and history of the people living in them. Every corner is filled with pieces of eye-catching furniture and decor, often passed down from older generations. Even...
Some of the best moments at home are the ones we never plan for. The conversation that lingers long after dinner is over. The favorite seat you naturally return to after a busy day. The quiet cup of coffee before the rest of the world wakes up. The bedroom that helps you leave the day behind and...
Some of the spaces we use most are often the ones we notice the least. Woven into daily routines, they quietly shape comfort, well-being, and human connection. Recognizing their impact, American Standard launched the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) 2026 Residential Bathroom Design...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has rolled out a simplified and more flexible lesson planning framework for public school teachers, replacing decade-old guidelines in a move aimed at improving teaching effectiveness and giving educators greater flexibility in delivering lessons. This replaces...
For years, Filipino furniture has occupied a familiar place on the international design circuit. At international design fairs, the country’s presence has often been associated with woven rattan, tropical textures, and craftsmanship shaped by generations of local artisanship. But inside the newly...
Back in March, the Crate and Barrel team invited Manila Bulletin Lifestyle to a dinner showcasing its latest collections for spring-summer 2026. The event was held at its soon-to-open space at SM Aura in Taguig City. At the time, the store was not yet ready. Its for-sale pieces were displayed in an...
Honoring and celebrating mothers does not end with Mother’s Day. Embracing this spirit, Opulence Design Concept brought together design, hosting, and fashion in a special showcase in partnership with designer Andrea Tetangco. Held on May 14 at the Opulence Design Concept showroom in Greenbelt 5,...
In celebration of National Heritage Month, Filipino design studio Tayo unveiled its newest initiative, the “Archipelagic Design Living Lexicon and Archive: Creativity Rooted in Biodiversity,” ' through an immersive gathering held on May 8 at the National Museum of Natural History. The...
As cities grow, public spaces are now seen as serving more than just leisure. They are increasingly designed to respond to environmental needs and everyday urban challenges, creating environments that support daily life while strengthening ecological systems. This shift toward more responsive and...
A hammock-inspired public rest installation by the Seoul Metropolitan Government has won the Main Prize in the Urban Design category at the Red Dot Design Award 2026, one of the world 's three most prestigious design honors alongside Germany 's iF Design Award and the U.S. IDEA Design...
When the global design community converged last month for Milan Design Week (MDW) 2026, the conversation shifted from aesthetic indulgence toward a regenerative blueprint for urban living. Under the evocative theme of “Be the Project,” this year’s Fuorisalone Milano transformed Italy’s...
