community for filipino communication designers
Elevating Communication Design
for the Philippine Creative Economy and for
national progress and development
By developing our designers & communities
By re-discovering our Filipino design culture & heritage
By bringing Philippine Design to the world and the world of Design to our shores
Educational Initiatives
We offer various programs and workshops to enhance the skills and knowledge of our members. These initiatives include lectures, hands-on workshops, and masterclasses led by industry experts. The focus is on both foundational skills and advanced techniques in communication design.
Advocacy & Policy
We engage in advocacy efforts to highlight the importance of design in various sectors, including business, education, and public policy. Our work ensures that the creative industries are represented in national conversations about economic development and cultural heritage.
Industry Collaboration
We work closely with other design organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to promote design excellence and innovation. Through these collaborations, we advocate for policies that support the growth and sustainability of the creative industries.
Networking Events
We organize events such as design summits, exhibitions, and networking parties to provide a platform for designers to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on projects. These events foster a sense of community and encourage the exchange of knowledge and resources.
The Future is Creative
Creativity transcends the realms of art, influencing how we live our lives. We've collaborated with the Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Bloc (ACCIB), an informal coalition of Members of the Philippine House of Representatives, to fast-track the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act. At the Communication Design Association of the Philippines (CDAP), we believe the future is creative and all sectors should unite behind this effort.
To support this cause, we've designed multicolored pins inspired by our rich weaving heritage, showcasing our diverse cultural landscape. These pins and Zoom backgrounds were featured during President Duterte’s final State of the Nation Address on July 26, 2021. #TheFutureIsCreative
Design Playground
Design Playground at Design Week Philippines 2023 in the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) showcased an impressive array of creativity. Fifty tote bags, featuring fifty unique designs from forty-six designers, were carefully selected by Type63 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Design Center of the Philippines. The creative brief was simple yet profound: type, lettering, or calligraphic designs that demonstrate the incredible power of design to heal and innovate.
This exhibit was a collaboration between DTI's Design Center of the Philippines, the Communication Design Association of the Philippines (CDAP), Type63, and Team Manila Graphic Design Studio. It highlighted the vibrant and transformative nature of design, emphasizing its role in our lives and communities.
Paalalabas
We supported the “Paalalabas” project, where local designers reimagined public safety reminders for COVID-19, demonstrating the power of design in public health and safety communications (Interaksyon)
Look Here: Featuring Works by Women Graphic Designers
LOOK HERE is an insightful discussion featuring the work and experiences of prominent women designer-illustrators. The event highlighted the talents of Abi Goy and Liza Flores of Studio Dialogo, Cynthia Bauzon Arre, Raxenne Dosher Maniquiz, and Soleil Ignacio.
The discussion covered key topics such as managing design and illustration studios, building creative confidence, taking risks, handling feedback and criticism, career planning, and the future of design and illustration over the next 5-10 years. Organized by Women Graphic Design PH, CDAP, DTI - Design Center of the Philippines, and adobo magazine, LOOK HERE provided valuable perspectives on the evolving practices in the design industry, celebrating the achievements and insights of women in graphic design.
Graphic Design Industry Roadmap
Our goal is to build a thriving Communication Design Industry in the Philippines that benefits all stakeholders, aiming for the country to become ASEAN's leading creative economy by 2030. Working with the Department of Trade and Industry's Competitiveness and Innovation Group (DTI-CIG), this roadmap outlines strategic direction, actionable steps, and desired impacts to achieve this mission.
Consultation with stakeholders revealed a gap between graphic design's textbook definition, current practice, and future expectations. Communication Design better reflects the diverse practices of Filipino graphic designers and the industry's future evolution.
This roadmap serves as a practical guide, detailing the strategic actions needed to navigate the evolving landscape and realize this vision for the communication design industry.
EPISODE 1
Jowee Alviar:
Design History
Team Manila’s Jowee Alviar discusses the rich history of Philippine graphic design
EPISODE 2
Kendrick Co: Brand for the Motherland
Antidote Branding’s Kendrick Co talks about Philippine branding
EPISODE 3
Karl Castro: Design for a Golden Age
Karl Castro’s take on design
for a golden age
EPISODE 4
Robert Alejandro: Hamon sa Manlilikha
Robert Alejandro shares his POV in life as an artist then and now
EPISODE 5
Aram Beheshti: Gathering Creatives
Aram Beheshti talks about gathering creatives for Graphika Manila
EPISODE 6
Jo Malinis: In Search of the Filipino Typeface
What is the Filipino typeface? Type63’s Jo Malinis presents how Filipino culture shapes type
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