Design Philippines, the branding initiative that positions the Philippines as a sourcing destination for finely crafted products for the global market, took center stage at the Maison&Objet Asia inaugural show last March in Singapore.
The event—a first in Asia—gave new insights into manufacturing processes, artisanal methods and material uses. The products proved the creativity and culturally driven aesthetic sensibility of a globally competitive and passionate community of Filipino designers, manufacturers, and the uncelebrated craftsmen.
Strongly rooted in craft but creatively provoked by innovation, the pieces were distinctive and showed a design maturity and understanding of what it takes to be globally competitive.
