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LIGHT THE WAY

Design Commune presents a curated showcase featuring home and fashion pieces from CITEM’s product development program. This year’s edition is anchored on the theme, “Light the Way,” drawing from the uniquely Filipino term “maaliwalas” that means light and airy.

The visual exhibition will be followed by a round table discussion on how these spaces reflect our desire for positivity, balance and hope. Participating in the discussion will be Architect Aya Maceda of New York-based design firm ALAO, Stenie Coyiuto-Tay of Casa Bella, Architect Nicole Tan of interior design firm Boon, and product designers Rita Nazareno, Gabby Lichauco, Stanley Ruiz, and Rachelle Dagñalan.


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URBAN REFRESH BY BOON

Nicole Tan - Design Commune Feature Nicole Tan - Design Commune Feature

NICOLE TAN

BOON

Nicole Tan is the founding designer of Boon, an online platform and workspace that houses suppliers and designers who are ready to help design dream homes—with just a few swipes and clicks. Some of her most notable projects include The Reef Island Resort, Isla Camungi, Resort Suite at Movenpick, Apartment at 32 Sanson, and Stylized Home with Liz Uy.

Nicole is an architect and interior designer who takes on a hands-on approach in all of Boon’s projects—from planning the detailing and furniture, fixtures and fabrics, to actual implementation. Nicole has worked on residential and commercial projects around the Philippines.

THE WATERSIDE DINING SPACE


A casual, clear and water-side space where the family can gather and relax in an informal manner. It is a space that blends together natural materials, local craftsmanship and soft organic silhouettes to create a delightful yet serene dining experience.

Calfurn Folding Table - Design Commune Feature

“In our extensive product selection, we considered marine elements with very subtle hints of nature to perpetuate a casual lounging atmosphere.”

Murillo Ratan Stool - Design Commune Feature

EXHIBITORS


Umbria Dining Chair by A. Garcia - Design Commune Feature
UMBRIA DINING CHAIR
A. Garcia
Fan Coral Pendant Lamp by Tadeco Home - Design Commune Feature
FAN CORAL PENDANT LAMP
Tadeco Home
Designed by Rita and Gabby
Bar Cabinet by JB Woodcraft - Design Commune Feature
BAR CABINET
JB Woodcraft
Designed by Rita and Gabby
Folding Table by Calfurn - Design Commune Feature
FOLDING TABLE
Calfurn
Designed by Rachelle Dagñalan
Rattan Stool by Murillo - Design Commune Feature
RATTAN STOOL
Murillo
Designed by Stanley Ruiz
Toby White and Sand Collection by Nature's Legacy - Design Commune Feature
TOBY WHITE AND SAND COLLECTION
Nature's Legacy
Designed by Rita and Gabby
Capiz Vase by CSM - Design Commune Feature
CAPIZ VASE
CSM
Designed by Rita and Gabby
Pandanus Fruit Vase by CSM - Design Commune Feature
PANDANUS FRUIT VASE
CSM
Designed by Rita and Gabby
Toyo Bottle by Celestial Arts - Design Commune Feature
TOYO BOTTLE
Celestial Arts
Designed by Rita and Gabby

THE PRODUCTIVITY NOOK


Our surroundings influence how our habits are formed. This work-from-home space aims to spur productivity and creativity by putting a round table at the center. It aims to welcome collaboration while subtly suggesting that the main activity in the space is work.

“With the user at the center, we want to cultivate productivity instead of the usual habit of facing a wall, where people are forcing themselves to focus by trying to eliminate all distractions.”

JM Handicrafts - Design Commune Feature

Charging Station by E. Murio - Design Commune Feature

EXHIBITORS


Rattan Bag by S.C. Vizcarra - Design Commune Feature
RATTAN BAG
S.C. Vizcarra
Designed by Rita and Gabby
BICYCLETTE MIRROR STAND by Prizmic & Brill - Design Commune Feature
BICYCLETTE MIRROR STAND
Prizmic & Brill
Designed by Rita and Gabby
ABACA/SEAGRASS WALL RACK by JM Handicrafts - Design Commune Feature
ABACA/SEAGRASS WALL RACK
JM Handicrafts
Designed by Rachelle Dagñalan
CHARGING STATION by E. Murio - Design Commune Feature
CHARGING STATION
E. Murio
Designed by Rita and Gabby
BRIQUE TABLE by Zarate Manila - Design Commune Feature
BRIQUE TABLE
Zarate Manila
Designed by Rita and Gabby
KIO CHAIR by Albero - Design Commune Feature
KIO CHAIR
Albero
Designed by Rita and Gabby
SOL SIDE TABLE by Stonesets - Design Commune Feature
SOL SIDE TABLE
Stonesets
Designed by Rita and Gabby
FIORI LAMP by Finali - Design Commune Feature
FIORI LAMP
Finali
Designed by Stanley Ruiz
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CONTEMPORARY CALM

STENIE COYIUTO-TAY - Design Commune Feature STENIE COYIUTO-TAY - Design Commune Feature

STENIE COYIUTO-TAY

CASA BELLA

Stephanie "Stenie" Coyiuto-Tay is the founder and managing director of Casa Bella Home & Living, which carries the most luxurious and elite design pieces from the world’s leading brands: Cassina, Kettal, Moroso, Cattelan Italia, Novamobili, and Henge. She also manages Design Story, the official dealer of the brands HAY, Stellar Works, and &Tradition in the Philippines. She is also the creative director for Fig and Vine, a premier floral studio.

Before her current ventures, Stenie worked in corporate finance. But with her passion for the arts, she has now found herself deeply immersed in the creative world of interior and lifestyle design.

THE IMMERSIVE BEDROOM


The bedroom is an integral part of every home. It is a space for relaxation and immersion. It should be carefully curated as a space with careful emphasis on the energy that it brings. Each chosen piece must bring a sense of comfort and completeness to the person who uses it.

 
“I envisioned a space that evokes an emotional response, one that is very personal — and in keeping with our theme, one that is harmonious.”
 

EXHIBITORS


G/T LAMP by E. Murio - Design Commune Feature
G/T LAMP
E. Murio
Designed by Rita and Gabby
SIDE TABLE / COFFEE TABLE by Triboa Bay - Design Commune Feature
SIDE TABLE / COFFEE TABLE
Triboa Bay
Designed by Rachelle Dagñalan
FIORI LAMP by Finali - Design Commune Feature
FIORI LAMP
Finali
Designed by Stanley Ruiz
FLAPPER LAMP by Stonesets - Design Commune Feature
FLAPPER LAMP
Stonesets
Designed by Rita and Gabby
BETWEEN, ABACA FLOOR SCREEN by Shelmed - Design Commune Feature
BETWEEN, ABACA FLOOR SCREEN
Shelmed
PH-TAIWAN Collaboration
BO TABLE LAMP by Zarate - Design Commune Feature
BO TABLE LAMP
Zarate
Designed by Stanley Ruiz

THE COMFORT CENTRAL


The living room is where everyone gathers for conversation. Going for understated elegance, each iconic piece is harmoniously curated to have a pleasing impact, but not so much as to overpower the overall room aesthetics.

Solihiya Bench by Haspe Design Studio - Design Commune Feature

"I wanted to show how timeless European classics can mix with beautiful local pieces as well."


"European iconic pieces can blend well with the works of our brilliant local designers in the same space."

Wood Chair by Accento Colleccions - Design Commune Feature

EXHIBITORS


WOOD CHAIR by Acento Colleccions, Inc. - Design Commune Feature
WOOD CHAIR
Acento Colleccions, Inc.
Designed by Stanley Ruiz
CHESS by Bon-Ace Fashion Tools, Inc. - Design Commune Feature
CHESS
Bon-Ace Fashion Tools, Inc.
Designed by Rachelle Dagñalan

DESK CONTAINER by Calfurn - Design Commune Feature
DESK CONTAINER
Calfurn
Designed by Rachelle Dagñalan
JACINTO STOOL by Casa Selma - Design Commune Feature
JACINTO STOOL
Casa Selma
SOLIHIYA BENCH by Haspe Design Studio - Design Commune Feature
SOLIHIYA BENCH
Haspe Design Studio
PLANTERS by TWWA - Design Commune Feature
PLANTERS
TWWA
Designed by Rachelle Dagñalan
FLOOR LAMP by Venzon Lighting - Design Commune Feature
FLOOR LAMP
Venzon Lighting
Designed by Rita and Gabby
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RESORT RETREAT

Aya Maceda - Design Commune Feature Aya Maceda - Design Commune Feature

AYA MACEDA

ALAO

Aya Maceda is a Filipino-Australian architect and professor at Parsons School of Design in New York. She is a co-founder of ALAO, a collaborative studio led by Aya and her partner, James Carse. ALAO has offices in New York and New Orleans, and works with clients from around the world. Her biggest projects include Art Built, Brooklyn, NYC, Hard Working Movies Studio, Brooklyn New York, RM Williams, Los Angeles, CA, The Busay Strand, Cebu and Siama Hotel, Sorsogon.

Aya has worked with prestigious practices in Australia, Singapore, and the Philippines, specializing in the design of complex, award-winning residential and institutional projects—from highly detailed single dwellings to public libraries and university buildings.

THE EXTERIOR CABANA


Similar to the Philippines’ stone houses, the open plan living spaces are located on the second floor, while private cocoonish spaces remain on the ground floor. There are two vaulted ceilings connected by a skylight to let light filter in.

"The driving decision in designing a space is how to create a balance of proportion, since there will be a natural flow of breeze and storm occurrences."

Coffee Table by Mejore - Design Commune Feature

LENARD LOUNGE CHAIR - Design Commune Feature
PHILIANA DESIGN DAO DINING TABLE and WINNERS FURNITURE CHAIR - Design Commune Feature

EXHIBITORS


LENARD LOUNGE CHAIR by A. Garcia - Design Commune Feature
LENARD LOUNGE CHAIR
A. Garcia
DINING CHAIR by Winners Furniture - Design Commune Feature
DINING CHAIR
Winners Furniture
Designed by Stanley Ruiz
TABLE LAMP by Casa Selma - Design Commune Feature
TABLE LAMP
Casa Selma
Designed by Rita and Gabby
COFFEE TABLE by Mejore - Design Commune Feature
COFFEE TABLE
Mejore
Designed by Rita and Gabby
SIDE TABLE by Stonesets - Design Commune Feature
SIDE TABLE
Stonesets
Designed by Rita and Gabby
PLANTERS by Hacienda Crafts - Design Commune Feature
PLANTERS
Hacienda Crafts
Designed by Stanley Ruiz
HANGING LAMPS by Goltrio - Design Commune Feature
HANGING LAMPS
Goltrio
Designed by Rita and Gabby
DAO DINING TABLE by Philiana Design - Design Commune Feature
DAO DINING TABLE
Philiana Design
STANLEY TRIO STOOL by Obra Cebuana - Design Commune Feature
STANLEY TRIO STOOL
Obra Cebuana
Designed by Stanley Ruiz
DESK by Philux - Design Commune Feature
DESK
Philux
Designed by Rita and Gabby
PARIS SECTIONAL by Philux - Design Commune Feature
PARIS SECTIONAL
Philux
RAY BAR STOOL by Zarate Manila - Design Commune Feature
RAY BAR STOOL
Zarate Manila
DINING TABLE ORNAMENT by Prado - Design Commune Feature
DINING TABLE ORNAMENT
Prado
Designed by Rita and Gabby
CORAL BRAIN LAMP by Tadeco - Design Commune Feature
CORAL BRAIN LAMP
Tadeco
Designed by Rita and Gabby

THE OPEN AREA DEN


As an extension of the Exterior Cabana, this space is a generous veranda that broadens the horizon of the living space to the exterior, with sliding doors to create a seamless indoor and outdoor living experience—presenting an uninterrupted view of the ocean scenery.

"This design space evokes positivity as it allows a layering of spaces and a feeling of expansion. When you are in the living room, you see the veranda beyond, then the pool, then the exterior cabana and the view of the ocean."

 
Design Commune Feature

EXHIBITORS


CAFE DINING CHAIR by Coast Pacific - Design Commune Feature
CAFE DINING CHAIR
Coast Pacific
HAPPY PING PONG & MORE by E.Murio - Design Commune Feature
HAPPY PING PONG & MORE
E.Murio
Designed by Rita and Gabby

ISABELLA SOFA SET by Jireh Forge, Inc. - Design Commune Feature
ISABELLA SOFA SET
Jireh Forge, Inc.
AKHO SET by Coast Pacific - Design Commune Feature
AKHO SET
Coast Pacific
Designed by Rita and Gabby

CENTER TABLE by Calfurn - Design Commune Feature
CENTER TABLE
Calfurn
Designed by Stanley Ruiz
AKHO LOUNGE CHAIR by Coast Pacific - Design Commune Feature
AKHO LOUNGE CHAIR
Coast Pacific

CITEM’S
PRODUCT
DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM

The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) regularly conducts product development programs as part of its push to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) create export-ready and globally competitive products. CITEM showcases the creations of its product development program in FAME+ and other overseas trade fairs (OTFs) for the home, fashion and lifestyle industry in collaboration with esteemed designers and product specialists.



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OUR PRODUCT SPECIALISTS

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PRODUCT SPECIALIST RITA NAZARENO - Design Commune Feature

RITA NAZARENO

Rita Nazareno is an Emmy Award-winning television producer whose shift to design is a product of passion and family ties. She is the Creative Director of ZACARIAS 1925, a brand of handwoven bags and home accessories, which has shown in various international design shows such as Maison et Objet Paris, Premiere Classe Paris, Pitti Firenze, Super Milan, Salone et Mobile and Watari Museum’s On Sundays.

PRODUCT SPECIALIST GABBY LICHAUCO - Design Commune Feature

GABBY LICHAUCO

Milan-trained industrial designer Gabby Lichauco is the owner of Openstudio and the founder of the creative platform NEWFOLK, a collective of Filipino designers who promote innovative work using homegrown materials. He is also a seasoned exhibitor who participated in various international shows like the Venice Art Biennale, XXI Triennale International Exhibition 2016 and several editions of Salone Internazionale del Mobile de Milano.

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PRODUCT SPECIALIST RACHELLE DAGÑALAN - Design Commune Feature

RACHELLE DAGÑALAN

Rachelle Dagñalan is a product designer, industrial designer, development consultant, and mentor. She recently worked with local brands and manufacturers for the NY Now Digital Market. She is also known as the founder of RADA Collab, which she established after years of collaboration with local design luminaries, such as Kenneth Cobonpue, Jinggoy Buensuceso, and Budji Layug.

PRODUCT SPECIALIST STANLEY RUIZ - Design Commune Feature

STANLEY RUIZ

Industrial designer Stanley Ruiz came home to the Philippines after years of living in New York, where he worked for various design companies, among them, that of famed potter and designer Jonathan Adler. He then established Estudio Ruiz, his design consultancy firm, and has since taken on both personal and collaborative projects. Stanley has been a long-time consultant for CITEM and for the Design Center of the Philippines.

Design Commune Feature

EXHIBITORS


AGSAM FASHION FERN ACCESSORIES - Design Commune Feature
AGSAM FASHION FERN ACCESSORIES
Designed by Andre Chang
ANNIE AND LORI CORPORATION - Design Commune Feature
ANNIE AND LORI CORPORATION
Designed by Andre Chang
ARTISAN CRAFTMILL CORP.- Design Commune Feature
ARTISAN CRAFTMILL CORP.
Designed by Stanley Ruiz
ARTISANA ISLAND CRAFTS (ARTISANA) - Design Commune Feature
ARTISANA ISLAND CRAFTS (ARTISANA)
Designed by Rachelle Dagñalan
BELLA TRADING AND SERVICES (BEATRIZ) - Design Commune Feature
BELLA TRADING AND SERVICES (BEATRIZ)
Designed by Andre Chang
CAGAYAN DE ORO HANDMADE PAPER CRAFTS (INDIGENOUS) - Design Commune Feature
CAGAYAN DE ORO HANDMADE PAPER CRAFTS (INDIGENOUS)
Designed by Rita Nazareno & Gabby Lichauco, Rachelle Dagñalan
CEBU HOMECRAFT CONSOLIDATED INC. - Design Commune Feature
CEBU HOMECRAFT CONSOLIDATED INC.
Designed by Rita Nazareno & Gabby Lichauco
CHANALLI - Design Commune Feature
CHANALLI
Designed by Rita Nazareno & Gabby Lichauco
CONTEMPORANEO DESIGN ENTERPRISE - Design Commune Feature
CONTEMPORANEO DESIGN ENTERPRISE
Designed by Stanley Ruiz
CREATIVE DEFINITIONS - Design Commune Feature
CREATIVE DEFINITIONS
Designed by Stanley Ruiz, Andre Chang
JHAZ - Design Commune Feature
JHAZ
Designed by Rachelle Dagñalan
KLASSY COLLECTION - Design Commune Feature
KLASSY COLLECTION
Designed by Rachelle Dagñalan
LA GALUCHE INC. - Design Commune Feature
LA GALUCHE INC.
Designed by Rita Nazareno & Gabby Lichauco
LBR PHILCRAFTS - Design Commune Feature
LBR PHILCRAFTS
Designed by Rachelle Dagñalan
MAISON METISSE - Design Commune Feature
MAISON MÉTISSE
Designed by Andre Chang
MOY - Design Commune Feature
MOY
Designed by Rachelle Dagñalan
NATIVE CRAFTS AND ARTS - Design Commune Feature
NATIVE CRAFTS AND ARTS
Designed by Rachelle Dagñalan
PUMICEUNLIMITED VENTURES - Design Commune Feature
PUMICEUNLIMITED VENTURES
Designed by Stanley Ruiz, Rita Nazareno & Gabby Lichauco
R2R - Design Commune Feature
R2R
Designed by Rachelle Dagñalan
RAFIKIMONO - Design Commune Feature
RAFIKIMONO
Designed by Andre Chang
SARILINLIKHA NOVELTIES - Design Commune Feature
SARILINLIKHA NOVELTIES
Designed by Rachelle Dagñalan
SOMBRERO DE MANILA, INC. - Design Commune Feature
SOMBRERO DE MANILA, INC.
Designed by Andre Chang
STRIDE - Design Commune Feature
STRIDE
Designed by Andre Chang
THAT ONE PIECE ENTERPRISE (LIJA BY THAT ONE PIECE) - Design Commune Feature
THAT ONE PIECE ENTERPRISE (LIJA BY THAT ONE PIECE)
Designed by Stanley Ruiz, Rachelle Dagñalan
VIRTUCIO - Design Commune Feature
VIRTUCIO
Designed by Rachelle Dagñalan
WEAVEMANILA INC. - Design Commune Feature
WEAVEMANILA INC.
Designed by Stanley Ruiz, Rita Nazareno & Gabby Lichauco

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