The Kabilin Center, a cultural hub for artistic expression is thrilled to announce the opening of “Lantao: Through the Lens of Design,” an exhibit showcasing the next generation of Cebuano designers. This year’s graduate thesis exhibition from the University of the Philippines Cebu’s Product Design of the Fine Arts Program features four captivating design themes: Studio Motion, Well-being, Material Development, and Identity. 

From July 10 to 24, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM the exhibition is open to the public to explore these innovative works for just a P50.00 entry fee.

Exhibit Highlights: 

– Studio Motion 

  – CINCO – PROJECT AIDER: Foldable Micro Room Transforming Bed with Storage Bag for Displaced Disaster Victims 

  – ERAUDA – Dace: Lifestyle Sneakers for Filipinos On-the-go 

  – LIMBAGA – HARA shoe collection a shoe collection crafted by local artisans from Carcar City in the southern part of Cebu, features designs that incorporate Hablon fabric from Argao and embroidery from Inayagan, Naga

– Studio Material 

  – LARIEGO – Scaille: Developing Materials from Discarded Fish Scales in Pasil Fish Market for Product Design Applications 

  – YANOLA – Agroways garlic peel fibers into functional, aesthetically pleasing items by stabilizing them with composites and innovative manufacturing techniques

– Studio Identity 

• BEDIA – KAWAL: an inspiration from the samurai warrior to create the mecha known today as the Gundam mobile suit, KAWAL aims to do the same by tapping into the rich and diverse warrior cultures found throughout Filipino history.  

• MARQUEZ – Ubra Darohanon; Home accessories: Pottery Tradition Through Design Innovation: Empowering and Reimagining the Craft with a Contemporary Functional Product Line.  

• PANCITO – The Kalaw Collection: Tikog Banig Beach Bags Collection draws inspiration to the Kalaw bird, an endemic and endangered bird found in the Philippines.
• REGIDOR – Reroma: Designing New-Age Nails Through Combining Digital Fabrication with Traditional Nail Art.  

– Studio Well-being 

• BARLAM – The BINIBINI Collection: Shaping Confidence: Empowering Plus – Sized Filipino Women with Inclusive Shapewear Designs  

• CABATINGAN – Beam; The Honeycomb Valley: a collection of interactive storytelling block sets that offer an immersive, social, and educational experience to teach children the different parables from God’s word.   

• COLLADO – Project CATCHER: presents a solution to plastic pollution in rivers, an innovative trap designed with a collaborative approach, utilizes locally available materials to capture plastic debris before it reaches the ocean  

• GALAN – CLUB—ING: A mini adaptive fashion line that celebrates the spirit of girlhood for Filipina women with physical disabilities.  

This exhibit is a celebration of local talent, sparking imagination, and supporting aspiring artists. “Lantao: Through the Lens of Design” highlights the unique and collective insights of our young designers, showcasing the connections that bind us through their creative expressions. It takes you on a journey into their hearts and minds, offering a window into their creative worlds.

Visit the exhibit and support these aspiring artists! Be part of a community that values and nurtures creativity, fostering a space where new ideas can flourish.