About CDAP
The Communication Design Association of the Philippines (CDAP) is a premier organization dedicated to promoting excellence in communication design across the Philippines. Launched by industry leaders, CDAP serves as a hub for professionals in graphic design, branding, advertising, and related disciplines. Our aim is to elevate the standards of communication design and advocate for the vital role of creative industries in the nation’s economic and cultural development.
Mission
We are committed to fostering a collaborative community that nurtures talent, encourages innovation, and advocates for the integration of design thinking in business and public policy. Our association strives to provide resources, education, and networking opportunities to empower Filipino designers and elevate their impact both locally and globally.
Vision
We envision a thriving Philippine design industry recognized for its creativity, innovation, and contribution to national and global markets. Our goal is to be the leading voice in promoting the value of design as a strategic tool for economic and cultural development.
What we do
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Board of Directors
Founding Board of Directors
Jowee Alviar
Co-founder/Creative Director
TeamManila
Dan Matutina
Designer and Co-founder
Plus63 Design Co.
AJ Dimarucot
Designer and Owner
Love & Madness Clothing Corp.
Angel Guerrero
Founder & President
adobo magazine
Brian Tenorio †
Founder and Chair/CEO
Brian Tenorio & Co.
Robert Alejandro †
Artist and Designer
RAA Art & Design and Papemelroti
Current Leadership (2025-2027)
Dustin Carbonera
PRESIDENT
Full Manager Design Studio, Workbean, I.saw Design
Kevin Paul Santos
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
House of Hidaki
Therese Valmonte
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Globe Telecom, ex-TBWA\SMP
Paolo Tugano
EXECUTIVE TREASURER
Senioritos
Elbert Or
VICE PRESIDENT FOR EDUCATION
Pushpin Visual Solutions
Karl Castro
DIRECTOR FOR DESIGN RESEARCH & ARCHIVES
Concerned Artists of the Philippines
Kookie Santos
VICE PRESIDENT FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS
Freelance Designer and Creative Director
Paolo Salgado
DIRECTOR FOR MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Agape Design Studio
Jeth Torres
VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP
Manila Middle Ground
Kenric dela Cruz
DIRECTOR FOR EVENTS & PARTNERSHIPS
AyalaLand Estates
Honorary Board Members
Aram Sadat Beheshti
President
Graphika Manila Studio Design
Mark Joseph Deutsch
Co-founder
Happy Garaje Design Studio Co.
Marla Darwin
Founder and Design Director
Natural Selection Design
Roxy Navarro-Arenal
Founder and Design Director
Dapat Studio
Leah Rasay
Founder
Husay.co
Kassandra Monzon
Founder/CEO
Workbean
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