A showcase of home, fashion, and lifestyle pieces from CITEM’s product development program, this Manila FAME signature setting is produced in collaboration with Filipino design authorities and manufacturers. Design Commune pushes the boundaries of Philippine product design by merging artisanship and innovation with product sellability.
Inspired by the natural process of growth, this Design Commune exhibit explores how Bloom can inspire new forms, ideas, and possibilities in design—where creativity takes root, flourishes, and transforms into expressions of Filipino ingenuity.
Like nature in bloom, Filipino design unfolds through forms, textures, and details that bring warmth and character to the spaces we inhabit. The Home & Lighting section explores the intersection of art, craft, material, and everyday living.
Curated by head designer Anthony “Tony” Gonzales, these art installations create a gallery-like environment where products become part of a larger visual experience—inviting visitors to look beyond function and appreciate the story, material, and creativity behind every piece.
A veteran curator and product development strategist, Tony Gonzales has helped shape the identity of Manila FAME for decades. His practice combines innovation, functionality, storytelling, and material experimentation, while his extensive experience in European markets has helped connect Philippine craftsmanship with international buyers.
She explores the relationship between space, objects, and material memory. Drawing from reclaimed materials, craft traditions, and ecological narratives, her work transforms everyday materials into thoughtful pieces shaped by place, people, and lived experience.
Known for his bold and progressive approach, Jim Zarate Torres blends minimalist design with traditional craftsmanship. Through furniture, lighting, and home accessories, he experiments with graphic, structured, and architectural forms that challenge conventional ideas of composition and perception.
He brings together creative strategy and product design to develop visually compelling and market-ready solutions. His work spans sustainable and customized furniture, brand identity, and creative development, combining design thinking with a strong focus on functionality and user experience.
Boholana designer Deya Tsyna explores Filipino traditions through contemporary forms and materials. Working closely with artisans, she treats craft as a living design language—one that carries memory, labor, and experience while allowing culture to evolve through new objects and contexts.
Industrial designer Reineshih approaches design through curiosity and experimentation. Always asking “what if?” and “why not?”, she rethinks the everyday to create thoughtful and unexpected solutions that turn challenges into opportunities for discovery.
Blending modern, minimalist, and organic design, the collection showcases how Filipino craftsmanship can take root in nature and flourish into globally relevant interiors. Home at FAME is where local materials, inventive design, and human craftsmanship come into full bloom.
Under the direction of creative director and curator Milo Naval, Home at FAME brings together ten Philippine manufacturers from Pampanga, Manila, and Cebu in a cohesive presentation of furniture, home décor, and lighting.
Milo Naval leads the Furniture & Lighting presentation, bringing together manufacturers from across the Philippines under a unified design direction inspired by modernity, minimalism, natural forms, and Filipino craftsmanship.
Design Commune extends its creative conversation into the global fashion scene. The country’s participation leaves an impact in the export promotion initiative and fashion development efforts that will make our country an active player in the world of fashion.
FASHIONPhilippines in Milan 2026 connects Filipino fashion talent with the international design community through a curated exhibition and business development program during the Milan Fashion Week.
With a focus on Filipino Innovation Textiles (FIT), the program highlights Philippine textile heritage, craftsmanship, and innovation through contemporary fashion collections.
FASHIONPhilippines in New York brings together Filipino brands and makers across fashion, gifts, home décor, lighting, and seasonal products, showcasing the versatility of Philippine creative industries to the US market.
The showcase offers a glimpse into contemporary Filipino design—from handcrafted pieces to distinctive products made for modern lifestyles and global markets.
Pasko x Pasqua explores the duality of the holiday season through Filipino craftsmanship—from the stillness of reflection to the warmth and energy of celebration. Rooted in the idea of a clean slate, the collection strips away excess to reveal thoughtful forms, tactile materials, and expressive details that give seasonal design a distinctly Filipino character.
From atmospheric décor that captures the quiet moments of the season to vibrant, handcrafted pieces that embody renewal and communal joy, Filipino makers reinterpret Christmas through a tropical lens. Pasko x Pasqua offers soulful, versatile pieces for international buyers seeking authenticity, artistry, and a fresh perspective on festive design.
Under the creative direction of head designer Josef Crisanto, alongside designers Clark Mendoza, Razel Mari, Rey Aragon, and JoeJoe.
From furniture and lighting to fashion, home décor, and art-inspired objects, Design Commune is where Philippine creativity experiments, evolves, and blooms.
Come experience the pieces. Meet the makers. Discover the ideas shaping the next generation of Filipino design.
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